# NTSB investigations, NM: Loss of control - in flight NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. Page 1 of 3 · 146 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB DEN08CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA043.md): Champion 7GCAA · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2007 · N8305V · Substantial damage > The pilot's premature landing flare and an inadvertent stall/mush. A contributing factor is pilot's lack of recent night experience. - [NTSB DEN08LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA040.md): Garniss Stol 701 · Mesilla, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2007 · N45500 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an intentional low altitude maneuver due to impairment, resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB DEN07LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA167.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Silver City, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N74557 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter resulting in his settling with power and subsequent impact with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the trees. - [NTSB DEN07FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA165.md): Cessna T210M · Moriarty, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2007 · N732XE · Destroyed > the instructor pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during aborted landing and attempted go-around which resulted in an inadvertent elevator trim stall. Contributing to the accident were the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision during the… - [NTSB DEN07LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA145.md): Adams Airborne Australia O · Taos, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2007 · N7068U · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional low altitude flight in a confined area and an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors in this accident were the blind/box canyon and the aircraft's low airspeed. - [NTSB DEN07FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA136.md): Zlin Aviation s.r.o. Savage · Mosquero, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2007 · N808GS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the conflicting airspeed information provided by the manufacturer, the incorrect airspeed indicator markings, and the high density… - [NTSB DEN07CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA115.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2007 · N74536 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an encounter with the loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing factors were the high density altitude and the power lines. - [NTSB DFW07LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA160.md): Ingraham RV-6 · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2007 · N320TX · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DEN07LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA049.md): Beech A36 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2007 · N8183E · Substantial damage > The pilot-rated dual student's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the landing approach to avoid a stall. Also causal was the flight instructor's failure to provide adequate supervision. Factors associated with the accident are an inadvertent… - [NTSB DEN07LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA020.md): Air Tractor AT-502A · Deming, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2006 · N1541T · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain. A contributing factor was the low airspeed. - [NTSB DEN07CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA009.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Hope, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2006 · N75262 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors in this accident included the sudden wind shift and high density altitude, resulting in the helicopter settling with power, and the high vegetation. - [NTSB DEN07FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA003.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Tucumcari, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2006 · N300BB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during aerobatic flight, resulting in an inadvertent accelerated stall. Contributing factors include the low altitude for recovery from the loop and the high density altitude. - [NTSB DEN06LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA096.md): Bell 206L-3 · Taos, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2006 · N44NM · Substantial damage > the loss of tail rotor effectiveness during landing, and the pilot's delayed remedial action to counteract a right yaw, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to perform… - [NTSB DEN06CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA064.md): Robinson R-22 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2006 · N85560 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper preflight planning and his failure to maintain control of the helicopter during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the helicopter exceeding its maximum gross weight for takeoff and the high density altitude. - [NTSB DEN06FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA023.md): Cessna 172S · Pinon, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2005 · N1257Z · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DEN06FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA013.md): Beech A36 · Datil, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2005 · N1548Y · Destroyed > the pilot's loss of control during flight as a result of incapacitation due to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. - [NTSB DEN05CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA062.md): Beech A36 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2005 · N435P · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and loss of control. Contributing factors were wind gusts, instructor's delay in taking remedial action, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. - [NTSB DEN05LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA053.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B3 · Pilar, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2005 · N351LG · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, and his improper use of night vision goggles (NVG). Contributing factors were the pilot's spatial disorientation, his self-induced pressure to return the helicopter to its home base, his lack of… - [NTSB DEN05FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA044.md): Cessna 172S · Roswell, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2004 · N849SP · Destroyed > the pilot not maintaining control of the aircraft resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision on a highway. Factors contributing to the accident were the dark night and the pilot experiencing spatial disorientation. - [NTSB DEN05FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA002.md): Sukhoi SU-29 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2004 · N92CG · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in the inverted spin, spiral, and subsequent impact with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the inadvertent stall spin, the spiral, low altitude, and the pilot's delayed attempt to… - [NTSB DEN04CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA102.md): Mooney M20S · Farmington, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N10059 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention. - [NTSB DEN04LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA009.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2003 · N891GP · Substantial damage > the CFI's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush and impact with terrain. Contributing factors include the CFI's inadequate supervision, the private pilot's delayed relinquishing of control, and the… - [NTSB DEN04LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA006.md): Firefly Balloons Galaxy 11B · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2003 · N2190S · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a high-wind landing, resulting in a hard landing, the subsequent tipping of the balloon's basket, a post impact flash fire, and the ejection of two passengers. Contributing factors include the high wind… - [NTSB DEN04LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA005.md): Lindstrand Balloons LBL · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2003 · N994AF · No damage > the inadequate in-flight planning/decision by the pilot. Contributing factors include the inadvertent activation of the deflation line by the pilot and the retaining wall. - [NTSB DEN03FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA157.md): Beech 35 · Belen, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2003 · N3853N · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control immediately after takeoff due to spatial disorientation. A factor was the dark night light conditions. - [NTSB DEN03LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA124.md): PZL Wilga 104-80 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2003 · N214AL · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. - [NTSB DEN03LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA105.md): Adams Balloon A55 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2003 · N4031Z · Destroyed > the pilot's improper planned approach for a landing and obstacle clearance not maintained. A contributing factor was the power lines. - [NTSB DEN03TA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03TA102.md): Cessna 182R · Hobbs, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 12, 2003 · N6319H · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall. - [NTSB DEN03LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA056.md): Beech A36 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2003 · N435P · Substantial damage > the pilot's premature liftoff resulting in his failure to attain airspeed and achieve takeoff climb. Contributing factors were the runway light and taxiway sign. - [NTSB FTW03FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA036.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1124A · Taos, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2002 · N61RS · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent flight into mountain wave weather conditions while IMC, resulting in a loss of aircraft control. - [NTSB FTW03FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA024.md): Piper PA-31T · Hobbs, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2002 · N3998Y · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control while in instrument meteorological conditions during initial takeoff climb. Contributing factors were the prevailing clouds and fog. - [NTSB DEN02LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA079.md): Cessna 150F · Grants, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2002 · N8067S · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the high density altitude conditions, the terrain barrier (berm). - [NTSB FTW02LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA031.md): Raytheon A36 · Crownpoint, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2001 · N1099A · Substantial damage > The safety pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing factors were the safety pilot's lack of experience flying from the right seat and the improper retraction of the flaps during the attempted go-around. - [NTSB DEN01FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA113.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-20 · Cerrillos, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2001 · N187AF · Destroyed > the pilot's loss of aircraft control inflight for reasons undetermined. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate transition/upgrade training and his total lack of experience in aircraft make/model. - [NTSB DEN01FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA098.md): Beech King Air B90 · San Jon, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 2001 · N221CH · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to his incapacitation for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin to the ground. - [NTSB DEN01LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA037.md): Cessna 177 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2000 · N29572 · Substantial damage > An inadvertent stall. Factors were excessive airspeed, excessive flare, and improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB DEN01FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA033.md): Beech V35B · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2000 · N2174L · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the inadvertent stall. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper in-flight planning, his lack of recent flying experience, and the abrupt maneuver to correct to the proper runway. - [NTSB DEN00LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA183.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Tucumcari, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2000 · N2421H · Destroyed > loss of control during initial climb following takeoff by an unqualified person. - [NTSB DEN00LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA152.md): Rosenbarger Lancair IV · Artesia, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2000 · N494R · Substantial damage > Failure by the pilot in command to maintain control of the aircraft during initial climb following takeoff. - [NTSB DEN00LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA107.md): Luscombe 8E · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2000 · N25222 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor was gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB FTW00LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA143.md): Lewis Spitfire/Raven · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2000 · N17ST · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent stall of the aircraft. - [NTSB DEN00LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA073.md): Helio H-295 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2000 · N3MA · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff initial climb. - [NTSB DEN00FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA067.md): Cessna 152 · Roswell, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2000 · N6251B · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention to over flying her residence. - [NTSB DEN00LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA051.md): Maule M-6-235 · Reserve, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2000 · N56507 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. A factor was the wind gust. - [NTSB DEN00TA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00TA042.md): Bell OH-58C · Lindrith, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 11, 2000 · N31JA · Substantial damage > Loss of tail rotor effectiveness while maneuvering. A factor was the high density altitude. - [NTSB DEN00FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA025.md): Cessna T210L · Elida, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1999 · N2179S · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for reasons undetermined. Factors were icing conditions and instrument failure, as reported by the pilot. - [NTSB DEN99LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA169.md): Schweizer G-164A · Animas, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1999 · N8731H · Substantial damage > A inadvertent stall during initial climb following takeoff. Factor were: high gross weight, high density altitude, inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and soft terrain. - [NTSB DEN99FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA137.md): Cessna T210M · Clovis, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1999 · N6687B · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during final approach to landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the high density altitude. - [NTSB DEN99LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA132.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Edgewood, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1999 · N7521W · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive rotation during takeoff, resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent flight experience, and the high density altitude.. - [NTSB DEN99LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA117.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus B/16.6 · Hobbs, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1999 · N176V · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning. Factors were the loss of thermal lift, the subsequent stall/spin, and the fence post that he impacted. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=NM&occurrence=250&page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'NM' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 250) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=250&state=NM --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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