# NTSB investigations, NM

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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB WPR24LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA128.md): Bearhawk 4-Place · Buckhorn, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 20, 2024 · N1685 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inflight loss of control during landing following an encounter with a wind gust which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR24LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA125.md): Cessna 195B · Portales, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 8, 2024 · N2147C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off with a quartering tailwind and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper elevator control inputs during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR24LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA120.md): Beecraft Bonanza · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 30, 2024 · N9989R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff with a gusting crosswind..
- [NTSB WPR24LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA100.md): Piper PA46-500TP · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 28, 2024 · N26DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during landing due to a flat tire. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to replace the worn tire in a timely manner.
- [NTSB WPR24LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA102.md): Luscombe 8E · Truth or Consequences, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 23, 2024 · N2669K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during approach and landing that resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a berm.
- [NTSB WPR24LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA063.md): Bender Thomas G RV-6 · Moriarty, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 2, 2024 · N111XF · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR24LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA058.md): Cessna 172P · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 27, 2023 · N5495K · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with a downdraft during an approach to land, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR24LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA019.md): Cameron Balloons U S A-315 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 14, 2023 · N315RR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain control of the balloon during landing due to unforecasted windshear and turbulent air.
- [NTSB WPR24LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA011.md): Cameron Balloons US A-105 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 8, 2023 · N105BM · No damage
  > A hard landing to a short field, due to windy conditions and a lack of suitable alternate landing areas, which resulted in a passenger sustaining a broken ankle.
- [NTSB WPR23LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA327.md): Cessna 310Q · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 27, 2023 · N117TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare following an unstable approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR23LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA337.md): Cessna 195B · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 25, 2023 · N2192C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to secure the seat’s position in the seat rail, which resulted in a loss of directional control and nose over.
- [NTSB WPR23LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA304.md): Van Grouw R / Cantrell L White Lightning · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 6, 2023 · N25WL · Substantial damage
  > A reported partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR23FA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA275.md): Cessna T310R · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 18, 2023 · N5251C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of left engine power as a result of improper installation of the aft-facing crankshaft counterweight retaining rings. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following the loss of left engine power, which resulted in the…
- [NTSB WPR23LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA365.md): Cessna R172E · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2023 · N7881N · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB WPR23LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA230.md): Vans RV6A · Mimbres, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2023 · N60605 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inflight loss of control while landing with wind gusts that resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB WPR23LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA209.md): Pipistrel Doo Ajdovscina Virus SW · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2023 · N69PV · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with a downdraft during landing that resulted in a hard landing and the pilot’s loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR23LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA206.md): Cessna 140A · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2023 · N1126D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control after encountering a dust devil during landing.
- [NTSB WPR23LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA198.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8A · Clovis, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 20, 2023 · N71983 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s uncontrollable descent and forced landing for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR23LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA178.md): Universal Globe GC-1A · Belen, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 7, 2023 · N80892 · Destroyed
  > The airplane’s encounter with downdraft on takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR23LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA152.md): Grumman G-44A · Los Alamos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 5, 2023 · N444M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion and ground collision.
- [NTSB WPR23FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA138.md): Aerotrike Cobra · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 1, 2023 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the aircraft’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR23LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA100.md): Aeronca 65-CA · Deming, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 15, 2022 · N29447 · Substantial damage
  > The occupant’s improper throttle movement during the start procedure, which resulted in forward movement and loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB WPR23LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA062.md): Cessna 172N · Socorro, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 10, 2022 · N422B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing and loss of control in gusting wind.
- [NTSB CEN23LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA006.md): Aerostar International S53A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 7, 2022 · N9140F · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s inability to find a suitable landing area in a critical fuel situation and his decision to land on a highway, which resulted in the balloon impacting a bridge railing and terrain.
- [NTSB WPR23LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA002.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Clovis, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2022 · N987PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to follow the go-around procedures by prematurely retracting the flaps and not establishing a proper go-around climb speed after attempting to land with a quartering tailwind, resulting in the airplane’s inability to climb.
- [NTSB WPR22LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA368.md): Firefly Balloons Firefly 8B-15 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 4, 2022 · N7067F · No damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing and serious passenger injury.
- [NTSB WPR22LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA306.md): Cessna L-19E · Moriarty, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 14, 2022 · N320DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR22LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA290.md): EADS Socata TBM 700 · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2022 · N620WG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to a distraction, which resulted in an impact with the runway.
- [NTSB WPR22LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA269.md): Miller-Thorp T-18 Tiger · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 23, 2022 · N926WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind.
- [NTSB CEN22FA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA317.md): Bell UH-1H · Chapelle, NM · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 17, 2022 · N911SZ · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the starter-generator input (zerol) gear which failed due to poor maintenance. Contributing to the accident was the unsuccessful autorotation complicated by the setting sun and high density altitude.
- [NTSB WPR22LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA179.md): Sparks Ralph A RV8 · Deming, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2022 · N669RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff following an encounter with a gust of wind.
- [NTSB WPR22LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA178.md): Cessna 140 · Estancia, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2022 · N76190 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land on an unsuitable surface which resulted in his loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB WPR22LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA168.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Folsom, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 28, 2022 · N41339 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and rotor rpm which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR22FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA148.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Counselor, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 9, 2022 · N24345 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control while maneuvering at a high-density altitude in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR22LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA137.md): Czech Sport Aircraft A S Sportcruiser · Lanark, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 25, 2022 · N823MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control of the airplane after the inadvertent unlocking and opening of the canopy for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR22LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA116.md): Liberty Aerospace Liberty XL-2 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 2, 2022 · N552XL · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s inability to climb during takeoff due to a degradation of engine performance due to high density altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR22LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA095.md): Cessna 180 · Carrizozo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 10, 2022 · N4750B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR22LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA059.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Hachita, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 3, 2021 · N7116L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately monitor the environment during a low level operation, which resulted in collision with vegetation.
- [NTSB WPR22FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA043.md): Cessna 182Q · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 19, 2021 · N91AZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain separation from an FM tower guy wire while on an aerial survey flight.
- [NTSB WPR22LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA041.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Farmington, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2021 · N9467J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR22LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA038.md): Cessna 170B · Belen, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 15, 2021 · N3463C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR22LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA027.md): Santa Fe CCX-2300 · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 4, 2021 · N24PK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB WPR22FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA011.md): Cessna 175 · Reserve, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 15, 2021 · N7584M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s reduced forward visibility due to the sun.
- [NTSB WPR22LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA010.md): Richardson Andrew P RICHARDSON-75 · Alburquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 5, 2021 · N518UR · No damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing and serious passenger injury.
- [NTSB WPR21LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA355.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Tucumcari, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 25, 2021 · N216FC · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard and bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR21LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA323.md): Cessna 177RG · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2021 · N8029G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose gear hydraulic flex line, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid which prevented the main landing gear from fully extending and locking into place during landing.
- [NTSB WPR21LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA316.md): Beech 77 · Stanley, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 12, 2021 · N3873Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine performance due to lead fouling of the lower spark plugs, which resulted in an off airport forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR21LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA310.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Fort Sumner, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2021 · N9197F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a windmill while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB WPR21FA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA242.md): Cameron Balloons US O-120 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 26, 2021 · N158NM · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance from power lines while maneuvering for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of impairing, illicit drugs.
- [NTSB WPR21LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA180.md): Cessna 172 · Cuba, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2021 · N9127B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff after an encounter with a gusting wind, which resulted in a wing strike.

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## 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'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=2&state=NM

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