# NTSB investigations, 1982, 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB FTW83FQA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FQA03.md): Cessna T210M · Reserve, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 28, 1982 · N732SK · Destroyed
  > The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff in the early morning hours while it was still dark. A check at the airport revealed a plane was missing. A further check with the owner was made which revealed the aircraft had been stolen. The plane had been secured…
- [NTSB FTW83LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA068.md): Cessna 172M · Portales, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1982 · N20EB · Substantial damage
  > Acft collided with power lines short of the rwy. Winds were gusty 27K.
- [NTSB FTW83FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA087.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Animas, NM · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1982 · XAHIJ · Destroyed
  > The acft departed ague prieta, sonora, Mexico with no flt plan on a flt to janos, chihuahua, Mexico. Drg departure, the plt's son observed a dark threatening cloud bank in the direction of flt near a mtn range. When the acft did not arrive at the destination,…
- [NTSB FTW83LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA055.md): Beech 58 · Lovington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1982 · N18HM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that while taking off with a light crosswind, the right passenger door opened. While trying to catch papers and hold the door, the right propeller struck the runway and the right main gear began collapsing. By this time, the pilot decided…
- [NTSB FTW83FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA298.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Canjilon, NM · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1982 · N8096D · Destroyed
  > Prior to departing helena, mt at 1209, the plt received a wx briefing from the great falls fss. The dfw 021240Z area forecast, valid until 0700Z on 11/3/82, was not available. The fss briefer made this deficiency known to the plt & recommended that he receive…
- [NTSB FTW83LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA026.md): Cessna 152 · Aztec, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1982 · N4860B · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft was involved in a hard bouncing landing when the student pilot allowed the aircraft to porpoise during landing. The nose gear failed during this sequence and the aircraft was damaged. The pilot was uninjured. The pilot did not file an accident…
- [NTSB FTW83LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA023.md): Quickie TWO · Grants, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1982 · N24WD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot had purchased the aircraft and was planning to ferry it to richmond, VA. After taking off on a local flight, he elected to land on runway 13 with winds variable from 190 to 270 deg at 10 gusting 22 KTS. During the landing, the aircraft ran off the…
- [NTSB FTW83FQA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FQA01.md): Cassutt 111M · Moriarty, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 25, 1982 · N19L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot tookoff to deleiver the aircraft to a new owner. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft turned as if to return to the airport and suddenly nosed down and dove at a 30 to 45 degree angle. Before leveling off, it mushed into the ground hard enough to…
- [NTSB FTW83FQA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FQA02.md): Raven Industries S-66A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 10, 1982 · N1980M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was landing the balloon in strong gusty winds when he saw power lines approaching and told everyone to jump. Those jumping, except the pilot, were injured. One passenger stayed in the basket and was unharmed.
- [NTSB FTW83LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA011.md): Raven AX-7 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1982 · N40222 · No damage
  > The balloonist attempted to abort a landing due to wind conditions and believes he encountered a downdraft. The balloon descended and landed on a fence and became airborne again. The wind had picked up to about 15 or 20 knots so the balloonwas traveling…
- [NTSB FTW83LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA005.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1982 · N58LB · Substantial damage
  > The Balloon collided with trees while landing in a zoo parking lot. The weather was VMC and no flight plan was filed. The pilot stated that in attempting to land next to the Balloon they were chasing in a hound and hare game, he allowed the gondola to drag…
- [NTSB FTW83LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA004.md): General Balloon AX-6 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1982 · N2509E · Substantial damage
  > The balloon was landed in the backyard of a residence. The envelope dragged across a 7200 volt powerline which burned the envelope fabric. The pilot said he was approaching a large open field when a gust of wind (downdraft) caused the balloon to land…
- [NTSB FTW83LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA002.md): Waco UPF-7 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1982 · N30136 · Substantial damage
  > Upon completion of an airshow the plt returned to coronado arpt. Upon touchdown the acft tried to nose over & a go-around was made. After two touch & go's the plt isolated the problem to a locked right brake so he attempted to remedy the problem by cutting…
- [NTSB FTW83FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA001.md): Thunder Balloons AX9-140 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1982 · N9606A · Substantial damage
  > After what was described as a normal landing liquid propane began escaping. The propane vaporized & was ignited engulfing the gondola in flames. Four pax exited the gondola while it was still on the ground & the last survivor exitedat about 25 ft as the…
- [NTSB FTW83LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA010.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1982 · N4068K · No damage
  > The Balloon landed in high winds and was dragged by the envelope for about 150 yards. While the gondola was being dragged a passengers boot got caught and twisted his leg so that both bones were broken. The weather was VMC and no flight plan was filed. The…
- [NTSB FTW82FQA27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQA27.md): Cessna 177B · Guadalupita, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 30, 1982 · N1477C · Destroyed
  > Pilot on cross-country impacted the side of a 11,055 foot mountain at the 10,800 foot level. The mountains were obscured at the time.
- [NTSB FTW82DA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA397.md): Saville Hummer Falcon AA-1A · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 26, 1982 · N33FN · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot was flying a home built, ultralight aircraft which had been issued an airworthiness certificate. The aircraft was about 1100 ft AGL when the engine lost power. During a forced landing, the aircraft struck a fence and flipped over. An…
- [NTSB FTW82DA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA395.md): Cessna 182B · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 25, 1982 · N2389G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot undershot the runway following an engine failure on final approach. The pilot had been flying 4.7 hours on a cross-country flight when engine quit. The aircraft was out of fuel. The optimum endurance is 4.6 hours. The pilot had figured on 7 gallon…
- [NTSB FTW82DA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA380.md): Cessna 172N · Hobbs, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 15, 1982 · N6553E · Substantial damage
  > Pilot collided with power line while on pipeline patrol. A sucessful landing was made at hobb, NM airport after accident.
- [NTSB FTW82DA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA377.md): Cessna P210N · Gage, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 12, 1982 · N5237W · Substantial damage
  > While on a VFR cross-country flight from tucson, AZ to roswell, NM, the engine failed and the pilot made an emergency landing in the desert. The engine teardown revealed that the oil passage which feeds the number 2 and 3 main bearing journals had not been…
- [NTSB FTW82DA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA366.md): Piper PA32-301 · Raton, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 6, 1982 · N8200M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that the airport regulations were such that he had to make a downwind takeoff on runway 17. The wind was from 350 degrees at 10 knots. He stated that just after liftoff, the aircraft stalled. Forward elevator was applied to break the stall…
- [NTSB FTW82DA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA364.md): Cessna 182A · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 4, 1982 · N6088B · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft collided with trees during a forced landing off airport. The pilot declared an emergency after the engine stopped. He was able to restart the engine once. It ran for about 2 minutes and stopped again. Examination of the aircraft revealed the fuel…
- [NTSB FTW82FQG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQG20.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Clovis, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 27, 1982 · N4827A · Substantial damage
  > The eng quit immediately after takeoff & the acft flipped over during a forced landing in a plowed field. A 4 inch piece of gasket that was installed between the carburetor air filter & carburetor air box had come loose & was found lodged in the carburetor…
- [NTSB FTW82FQA26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQA26.md): Cessna 150 · La Plata, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 27, 1982 · N3251V · Destroyed
  > Acft struck a power line which crossed a road at about 40 ft AGL. The acft was observed flying at low altitude in the area prior to the accident.
- [NTSB FTW82DA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA344.md): Cessna 401A · Silver City, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 23, 1982 · N9867F · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft was being flown to check it after some minor maintenance had been performed. During the takeoff roll at about 84 KTS, the pilot noted a drop in the fuel flow to the right engine, followed by a loss of power on the right side. He aborted the…
- [NTSB FTW82DA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA348.md): Cessna 172P · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 15, 1982 · N5404K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot lost control of the aircraft after a bounced landing. The aircraft ran off the side of the runway, encountered sandy terrain, and was damaged. The density altitude was about 7000 ft.
- [NTSB FTW82DA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA329.md): Cessna 152 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 15, 1982 · N67834 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot was on his first supervised solo flight. During a touch-and-go landing, when power was added for takeoff, at about 50 KTS, he lost control of the aircraft departed the runway, it struck a bush and nosed over.
- [NTSB FTW82FQD12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQD12.md): Luscombe 8E · Timberon, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1982 · N2996K · Destroyed
  > Plt stated he could not gain sufficient altitude to clear terrain. A witness observed the acft at approximately 150-200 ft AGL, well below the top of the canyon.
- [NTSB FTW82FQA25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQA25.md): Beech P35 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 13, 1982 · N1555Z · Substantial damage
  > After takeoff engine reportedly lost power. The pilot flew it between trees but one wing was separated in the collision with a tree during the forced landing. No reason for the power loss was found.
- [NTSB FTW82FQA24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQA24.md): Piper PA-22 · Lake Arthur, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 6, 1982 · N1489A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot and one passenger were on a flight to pick up spare parts. The passenger recalled that while en route, the pilot remarked, "oh, I can't resist" and started to descend, then made a pass at about 50 ft over a field hand. The field hand, a mexican…
- [NTSB FTW82DA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA309.md): Stinson 10A · Los Lumas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 1, 1982 · N36709 · Substantial damage
  > While landing, the plane touched down in a crosswind from the right at 15 knots. The pilot reported that the plane weathercocked to the right and went into a ditch. Reportedly, the pilot was unable to control the heading of the aircraft in the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW82DA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA312.md): Cessna 177 · Springer, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 1982 · N30157 · Substantial damage
  > While en route on a flight from gallup, NM to dalhart, TX, the left fuel tank would not feed. The pilot made a precautionary landing on rough, grassy terrain with no damage. An examination revealed that the tab for the left filler cap was broken and the cap…
- [NTSB FTW82DA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA303.md): Cessna T21OM · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 29, 1982 · N761JP · Substantial damage
  > During arrival, the pilot landed on a wet runway while in a light crosswind from the right. During the landing roll-out, the aircraft drifted off the left side of the runway. After departing the runway, the nose and left main gear hit a concrete gutter and…
- [NTSB FTW82DA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA298.md): Cessna 182E · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 28, 1982 · N3013Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that after a normal approach, the aircraft touched down at about 90 mph on the first 1/4 to 1/3 of the runway. He raised the flaps and applied brakes. He noticed that there was insufficient braking action to stop on the wet runway, but by the…
- [NTSB FTW82DA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA297.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 26, 1982 · N8937L · Substantial damage
  > While landing, the aircraft swerved off the runway and received substantial damage. An investigation revealed that the right main wheel had come off the axle. A closer examination revealed that the retaining nut and the cotter pin, which holds the nut in…
- [NTSB FTW82DQA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DQA23.md): Raven RX-6 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 25, 1982 · N1884R · No damage
  > The pilot reported that the balloon was inflated and launched at about 0700 MDT. Later, the wind velocity increased and a final landing was made at about 0930 MDT. During the landing, a ground crewmember's leg was broken when it was hit by the gondola.
- [NTSB FTW82FQA22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQA22.md): Cessna 172N · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · Jul 18, 1982 · N6215D · Destroyed
  > The acft struck the ground at a 40-45 deg angle & left wing down 1/2 mi from the departure end of rwy 20. No discrepancies were noted in aircraft systems. An eng disassembly revealed no malfunction. It was known the four occupants had a total weight of 857…
- [NTSB FTW82FQA21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQA21.md): Barnes AX-7 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1982 · N2045F · No damage
  > The pilot stated she made a practice landing near a large hill and had no problems landing. She continued flight for approximately 20 minutes and prepared to land on a road. The balloon impacted a road embankment at touchdown and the pilot broke her leg. She…
- [NTSB FTW82DA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA250.md): Beech D18S · Belen, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 26, 1982 · N3962 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that during flight, the left engine began leaking oil and the cockpit filled with smoke. He shut down the left engine, but stated that the propeller would not completely feather due to the loss of oil. While approaching to land at a nearby…
- [NTSB FTW82DA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA243.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Grants, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 22, 1982 · N1351H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he was very tired and fell asleep while descending to 7500 ft MSL in the vicinity of Grants, NM. Reportedly, the next thing he remembered was the aircraft contacting the ground, bouncing, and then coming to a stop. An examination of the…
- [NTSB FTW82FQA20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQA20.md): Cessna T210M · Belen, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 7, 1982 · N761YA · Destroyed
  > A person called abq fss at 2310Z on 6/7/82 & asked for a wx briefing in the area of deming/silver city, NM to abq. He said he was a pilot & the acft was N761YA. On 6/11/82, the burned out remains of the acft were found in open desert terrain. Tracks appearing…
- [NTSB FTW82DA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA194.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Clayton, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 27, 1982 · N8088T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that during flight, the engine lost power. He tried to land on a nearby airport. However, unexpectedly strong winds were encountered and he made a forced landing in a pastured when he saw he could not reach the airport. During the landing,…
- [NTSB FTW82DA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA184.md): Cessna 172P · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 19, 1982 · N54488 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot reported that during landing, the airspeed was too high. Reportedly, the aircraft touched down hard on all three gear, propoised, and subsequently, the plane was damaged. The wind was reported as light and variable.
- [NTSB FTW82DA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA179.md): Grumman G-164A · Farmington, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 15, 1982 · N6602Q · Destroyed
  > On takeoff for an aerial application flight at maximum gross weight the aircraft began to settle. The aircraft impacted the ground in a slightly nose-down attitude. Investigation revealed the accident site elevation was 5300 feet MSL and the takeoff was made…
- [NTSB FTW82FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FA173.md): Gulfstream American 980(695) · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 1982 · N9789S · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed about 1/2 mi sw of the departure end of rwy 32L. The rwy had been illuminated at the time of takeoff with the acft making a left turn into an area that was not illuminated toward the mountains. It was a very dark night with an…
- [NTSB FTW82FQA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQA19.md): Piper PA-16 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 11, 1982 · N5648H · Substantial damage
  > Both of the occupants were rated pilots and had just purchased the aircraft. They were ferrying the plane from new york state to California. The pilot reported that during takeoff, he lifted off near the mid-point of the runway and held a flat attitude to…
- [NTSB FTW82FQA18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQA18.md): Blanik L-13 · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 8, 1982 · N48032 · Substantial damage
  > During landing the left wing struck a bystander who wandered onto the edge of the asphalt overrun taking photographs of the landing. There is a caution sign posted on the north access road of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW82FQD11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQD11.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mescalero, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · May 2, 1982 · N1884J · Destroyed
  > Two witnesses observed the aircraft flying eastbound at low altitude along a highway, then begin a climbing turn over sharply rising terrain. After completing about 90 degrees of turn, the aircraft struck the tops of trees about 30 ft AGL. About 12 paces…
- [NTSB FTW82DA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA154.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 26, 1982 · N39669 · Substantial damage
  > The purpose of the flight was for the pilot-in-command to take his multi-engine airplane check ride. During the takeoff sequence, the examiner reduced power on one engine. The pilot decided there was insufficient runway remaining and aborted the takeoff. The…
- [NTSB FTW82DA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA147.md): Tailwind A-M-1 · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 22, 1982 · N319M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot attempted a precautionary landing on a road due to deteriorating weather and an intermittent engine problem. The pilot stated he lost directional control due to gusty winds and the aircraft nosed over.

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 1982
  AND 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?state=NM&year=1982

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