# 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 CEN10CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA010.md): Aerostar International RX-7 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2009 · N9126K · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a known obstacle and the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon during the sudden climb following the ejection of the passenger.
- [NTSB CEN09CA496](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA496.md): Lindstrand Balloons 240A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2009 · N494LB · No damage
  > A run-on landing of the balloon causing the basket to tip over, resulting in a passenger's injury.
- [NTSB CEN09CA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA480.md): Boring Robert Burton RV6A · Demming, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N613LE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to manage and monitor fuel usage.
- [NTSB CEN09CA587](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA587.md): Tolbert Robert R Rans S-6 · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2009 · N410BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA433.md): Aero Commander 680-F · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2009 · N70QT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the initial takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09FA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA430.md): Beech 35-A33 · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2009 · N4334W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA415.md): Cessna 441 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2009 · N988AE · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the landing gear selector switch and a loose fitting on the emergency extension system which rendered the landing gear system inoperable.
- [NTSB CEN09LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA417.md): Cessna T210L · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2009 · N2118S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear accumulator seal for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to confirm the status of the landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN09CA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA372.md): Cessna 177 RG · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2009 · N1876Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while landing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN09CA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA362.md): Airborne Windsports PTY XT-912 · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2009 · N594VZ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control while landing with gusting winds.
- [NTSB CEN09PA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09PA348.md): Agusta A109E · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 1 · Final report · Jun 10, 2009 · N606SP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to take off from a remote, mountainous landing site in dark (moonless) night, windy, instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were an organizational culture that prioritized mission execution over aviation safety…
- [NTSB CEN09LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA345.md): Curtiss Moses Aerolite · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2009 · N43598 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's fuel mismanagement.
- [NTSB CEN09LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA318.md): Aerostar International S-60A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2009 · N120RB · No damage
  > The pilot's excessive descent rate.
- [NTSB CEN09CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA301.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2009 · N8042D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land on a runway with a prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN09CA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA302.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Gallup, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2009 · N94300 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB CEN09CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA293.md): Cessna 170B · Roswell, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2009 · N3210A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA258.md): Marlin Varieze · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2009 · N77JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, his failure to latch the canopy prior to takeoff, and his failure to complete the pretakeoff checklist due to his diverted attention.
- [NTSB CEN09CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA235.md): Cessna 210 · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2009 · N59287 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off on an icy runway with high crosswinds.
- [NTSB CEN09CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA223.md): Beech D35 · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2009 · N342R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to complete the before landing checklist. Contributing to the accident was his failure to lower the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB CEN09FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA195.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-1B · Golden, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2009 · N9646L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's recent usage of alcohol and his subsequent impairment.
- [NTSB CEN09LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA170.md): Beech B35 · La Luz, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2009 · N8799A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a blockage in the right fuel tank vent.
- [NTSB CEN09LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA137.md): Beech A36 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2009 · N8074P · Substantial damage
  > Collapse of the landing gear during landing due to the incorrect installation of the landing gear actuator. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to initiate the abnormal procedures checklist prior to landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA125.md): Cessna T210L · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 10, 2009 · N211LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove the airplane's tow bar before takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA105.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2008 · N3064M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due a loss of oil pressure resulting in heat distress and mechanical failure of the engine. The reason for the loss of oil pressure was not determined.
- [NTSB CEN09CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA104.md): Mooney M20C · Edgewood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 26, 2008 · N1216X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while at cruise altitude for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA101.md): Cessna T210L · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2008 · N732DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land in gusty crosswinds, leading to his inability to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds.
- [NTSB CEN09CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA118.md): Socata TBM 700 · Clovis, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2008 · N70LR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to complete the before-landing checklist, which led to his failure to lower the gear before landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA046.md): Hemp Timothy Legacy 200 · Socorro, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2008 · N273TE · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to land with sufficient runway to stop the airplane on the runway. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's speed on final approach.
- [NTSB CEN09FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA043.md): Cessna 175 · Mt. Dora, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2008 · N175JG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA011.md): Cessna 170 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2008 · N9100A · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delay in taking timely control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN09FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA010.md): Maule MXT-7-180A · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2008 · N4257C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff and fly into a thunderstorm.
- [NTSB CEN09LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA009.md): Sproul 72K-TET · Rio Rancho, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2008 · N72KX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines and the failure of either pilot to take any corrective action to avoid the collision.
- [NTSB CEN09CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA018.md): Cameron Balloons US A-105 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2008 · N808SP · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the balloon during landing. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts.
- [NTSB DEN08FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA162.md): Pilatus PC-12/47E · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2008 · N606SL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to fatigue resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB DEN08CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA164.md): Bice David E Bearhawk · Double Eagle Airport, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2008 · N1685 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot flared high and failed to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's unfamiliarity with the airplane and the crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW08CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA227.md): Cessna 172RG · Almogordo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2008 · N9783B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the airplane's landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB DEN08LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA145.md): Cessna 340A · Angle Fire, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2008 · N397RA · Destroyed
  > Controlled flight into terrain for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB DFW08CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA222.md): Fairchild SW3 · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2008 · N2699Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the door to remain secure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW08LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA217.md): Cessna 172A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2008 · N6539B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper glide angle during the landing approach which resulted in a collision with a pole. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of qualification, experience and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB DEN08CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA136.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Dexter, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2008 · N4555Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB DFW08LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA187.md): AMS Flight Carat A · Edgewood, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2008 · N234CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB DFW08FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA170.md): Cessna U206F · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N2905Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain safe flying airspeed for undetermined reasons resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DFW08CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA160.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Amistad, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2008 · N9122W · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation while in cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were incorrect maintenance, the fuel selector movement was impeded and a plowed field.
- [NTSB DFW08CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA150.md): Cortesy, John E Airborne Edge-X · San Juan Pueblo, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2008 · N8072S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW08CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA116.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2008 · N402SK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff uphill with full fuel and fuel chemical load. A factor was the pilot's failure to calculate performance data.
- [NTSB DFW08CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA113.md): Piper PA-18 · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2008 · N1588P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the strong gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB DFW08CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA109.md): Beech C23 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2008 · N23845 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DEN08LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA079.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Reserve, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2008 · N6260J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control, resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors in this accident were the sudden windshift to a gusting tailwind, an uphill runway, high density altitude, the pilot's failure to use all available runwayt, and his…
- [NTSB DFW08CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA099.md): Cessna 310Q · Roswell, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2008 · N7935Q · Substantial damage
  > The airframe and powerplant mechanic's incorrect reassembly of the landing gear.
- [NTSB DFW08LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA088.md): Balloon Works Firefly 9 · Questa, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2008 · N72345 · Destroyed
  > The balloon's encounter with a wind gust/downdraft during landing, which resulted in a hard landing.

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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
```

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