# NTSB investigations, 1983, 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB FTW84FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA104.md): Beech 58 · Marquez, NM · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1983 · N9121S · Destroyed > The acft was flown at altitudes up to 15000 ft in areas of forecast icing. The acft was not equipped with oxygen. The acft was flown above 14000 ft for about 20 minutes after which it descended into icing conditions. Shortly thereafter, the acft made a climb… - [NTSB FTW84FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA103.md): Beech H35 · Taos, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1983 · N7933D · Substantial damage > The plt stated that a new fuel system had just recently been installed in miami, FL & he forgot about the new system while switching tanks & accidently turned it to the off position. When the eng quit he realized what he had done & switched back to a full… - [NTSB FTW84LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA095.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1983 · N3957P · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he was taking off from a dirt road when the eng lost power shortly after lift-off. Subsequently, the left main gear collapsed during a hard/forced landing. - [NTSB FTW84LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA090.md): Bell 222U · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1983 · N3177G · Substantial damage > The helicopter was parked on the ramp, facing east. When the plt called the tower for clearance, he requested a west departure. The plt received a clearance & was advised of traffic on the west ramp (behind the helicopter) & was instructed not to overfly the… - [NTSB FTW84LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA087.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1983 · N4061P · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during flt, unfavorable winds were encountered. An apch was made to a golf course, but the plt aborted dur to high winds. A short time later, an apch was made to a park area. According to the plt, the wind switched as the Balloon touched… - [NTSB FTW84LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA079.md): Cessna 140 · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1983 · N76119 · Substantial damage > This was to be the student's first flt & the CFI had him follow through on the controls. As the tail came off the rwy the student began overpowering the CFI at the controls. The CFI was unable to maintain directional control & the acft went off the rwy into a… - [NTSB FTW83LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA078.md): Bell 206L-1 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1983 · N2070Z · Substantial damage > After transporting a patient & 2 crewmembers, the plt took off from a medical center helipad to obtain fuel at a nearby arpt. Shortly after departing, a partial loss of power was encountered. The plt started to land on a road, but saw a car & turned to avoid… - [NTSB FTW84LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA080.md): Cessna 180A · Portales, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1983 · N5212D · Substantial damage > The plt had made a successful landing in an unimproved wheat field. The acft had stopped & as the plt was making a 180 deg turn back the wind caught a wing causing the acft to nose over onto its back. The plt stated that during the turn the right main gear… - [NTSB FTW84FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA064.md): Cessna T210N · Nageezi, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1983 · N4888Y · Destroyed > Before takeoff, the plt was informed of a segmet which forcasted occasional severe rime or mixed icing from the freezing level at 8000 ft up thru 20,000 ft & moderate to severe turbulence below 18,000 ft. also, embedded thunderstorms, lightning & thunder were… - [NTSB FTW84FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA047.md): Aero Commander 520 · Clines Corners, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1983 · N4116B · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated plt was on ferry flt from bartlesville, ok to ontario, CA. An en route stop was made at tucumcari, NM, where the acft was refueled & 14 qts of oil was added to the left eng. The line boy who serviced the acft saw no visible oil leaks… - [NTSB FTW84FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA032.md): Cessna 182Q · Columbus, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1983 · N735CP · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated plt departed imperial, CA, at 2010 PDT, & shortly thereafter, was identified & followed by a U.S. Customs special mission acft. The acft was followed to demming, NM. During that portion of the flt, its altitude varied from about 500… - [NTSB FTW84LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA033.md): Cessna 210 · Truth Or Cons, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1983 · N7400E · Substantial damage > The plt reported that while the acft was cruising at 10,500 ft MSL, the eng lost power & he was unable to restart it. During an emergency landing, the nose gear hit a rock & collapsed. The acft was checked, but the eng could not be started, when 1st… - [NTSB FTW84LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA043.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Capitan, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1983 · N9109L · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the acft bounced on landing, resulting in the collapse of the main gear & damage to the prop & left wing. An exam revealed that the u-bolt which attaches the left main gear strut to the fuselage had failed due to tensile overload.… - [NTSB FTW84LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA017.md): Cessna 310B · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1983 · N5560V · Substantial damage > While practicing landings, the left eng power was reduced to simulate an eng failure while the acft was on downwind. The student retracted the gear & continued the apch, but forgot to reextend the gear. The instructor also forgot & the acft was landed with… - [NTSB FTW83LA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA440.md): Raven S-55A · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1983 · N2732R · Substantial damage > The plt elected to land the balloon between 2 power lines. During the landing, the balloon impacted another power line that was installed across the main lines. Electrical arcing occurring occurred. The balloon attachment cables, skirt & gondola were scorched… - [NTSB FTW83LA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA420.md): Cessna 172N · Los Alamos, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1983 · N2380E · Destroyed > The acft was unable to climb above local mountainous terrain & attempted to make a 180 deg turn. The acft stalled & crashed on redondo peak. - [NTSB FTW83LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA418.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Belen, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1983 · N43340 · Destroyed > The student & instructor plt (CFI) had flown the acft from albuquerque to Belen, NM, & had shut down the eng. During an eng start to continue the flt about 20 min later, a fire started in the eng & the acft was destroyed by fire. The source of the fire was… - [NTSB FTW83LA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA411.md): Piper PA28R-201T · Anton Chico, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1983 · N47402 · Substantial damage > During flt, the plt heard a 'pop' noise which was followed by a loss of power. The fuel flow indicated zero & he was unable to start the eng. During a forced landing, the left wing hit a bush which caused the acft to swerve & the main gear to collapse. An… - [NTSB FTW83LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA421.md): Hughes 500D · Portales, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1983 · N277SP · Substantial damage > The plt landed at Portales, NM with about 7 gal of jet fuel remaining in the fuel tank. Since jet fuel was not available, he added 15 gal of 100 low lead avgas, which was an approved alternate fuel. Shortly after taking off, the eng flamed out & the plt was… - [NTSB FTW83LA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA399.md): Cessna 172D · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1983 · N2665U · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the eng lost power & he had to make a forced landing on desert terrain. The acft touched down short of the rwy near the coronado arpt & the plt received head injuries. The reason for the power loss was not determined. However, the temp &… - [NTSB FTW83FA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA387.md): Beech V35 · Conchas, NM · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1983 · N5429U · Destroyed > It was reported that the plt had been giving rides to various family members & the acft was observed flying in the area of Conchas lake on several occasions. It was also reported that the acft had 'buzzed' boats on the lake several times during the day. The… - [NTSB FTW83LA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA388.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Lindreth, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1983 · N5230P · Substantial damage > The plt said he was approaching the rwy at 90 mph with full flaps and at 300 ft AGL he hit a downdraft. He added power and raised the nose but could not stop the descent. - [NTSB FTW83LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA372.md): Cessna 172P · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1983 · N52456 · Substantial damage > During a pre-solo flt, the flt instructor (CFI) asked the student to make a simulated forced landing apch to a road. The student made the apch, but while he was making a go-around maneuver, the acft's right wing tip collided with a tree on a rise in the… - [NTSB FTW83LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA367.md): Cessna 140 · Alamagordo, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1983 · N1866V · Substantial damage > After topping the acft with fuel, the plt took of from the 4200 ft high rwy, toward the mountains. The density alt at that time was about 6700 ft. during the takeoff, the plt rotated at 50 mph, then accelerated in ground effect to 70 mph. He then started to… - [NTSB FTW83LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA356.md): Cessna 190 · Lordsburg, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1983 · N1040D · Substantial damage > The acft groundlooped off the rwy during landing. When the plt attempted to steer the acft back onto the rwy the left main landing gear collapsed. The plt had landed on rwy 30 and after landing the acft went off the left side off the rwy. The plt then steered… - [NTSB FTW83LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA339.md): Hackett/Mckown KR-2 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1983 · N3924N · Substantial damage > The plt/owner stated that the home built acft had poor forward visibility, was not equipped with flaps & required a high apch speed. Also, he said it tended to float after flaring to land & had poor brakes. Additionally, the arpt elevation was 5270 ft & the… - [NTSB FTW83LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA334.md): Cessna T182RG · Silver City, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1983 · N4830S · Substantial damage > The acft made a forced landing shortly after takeoff when the engine failed. While climbing through 200 ft AGL the acft lost power. The plt made a gear up landing. The engine was examined after the accident and the magneto timing was found to be incorrect.… - [NTSB FTW83LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA336.md): Cessna 172 · Rutheron, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1983 · N8198B · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the ground inadvertantly after dropping emergency drilling equipment at a drilling site. The plt was making another pass to check on the drop when the acft started to descend. In spite of power application the acft descended into an… - [NTSB FTW83LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA322.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1983 · N8999 · Substantial damage > The tow plane collided with a van on the rwy during takeoff. The van had been parked there on purpose by the arpt owner to close the rwy. He stated that he had notified the FAA of the closing but no NOTAM had been issued on 7/7/83. A NOTAM was issued for… - [NTSB FTW83LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA308.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1983 · N8075R · Substantial damage > The acft overran the rwy and collided with a ditch during landing. The acft had touched down about 500 yards down the rwy according to the plt. The airspeed was also high at 100 KTS IAS. Braking did not stop the acft on the 5500 ft rwy and the acft continued… - [NTSB FTW83LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA312.md): Beech C-23 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1983 · N1932L · Destroyed > The aircraft impacted 2.2 miles off the departure end of runway 35 at coronada airport. Witnesses stated the aircraft used almost all of the 4020 ft runway before becoming airborne and the aircraft achieved an altitude of only 20 feet. Investigation revealed… - [NTSB FTW83LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA260.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1983 · N2375H · Substantial damage > According to the plt, a unauthorized ground crew relieved the plt's crew & would not follow his instructions. After the ground crew moved the Balloon into a position that was upwind from a light pole, they released it & it ascending. The plt stated that he… - [NTSB FTW83IA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83IA258.md): Beech 200 · Eagle Nest, NM · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 30, 1983 · N56RT · Minor damage > Acft inadvertently landed with gear up due to multiple distractions. - [NTSB FTW83LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA257.md): Cessna 170B · Roswell, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1983 · N113E · Substantial damage > The solo student plt was practicing touch and go landings. According to the plt, after landing and rolling about 200 ft he applied power to takeoff, the acft turned left and then ground looped 180 degrees. The right main landing gear collapsed. - [NTSB FTW83LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA255.md): Glasflugel H-301 · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1983 · N1017 · Substantial damage > The glider ground looped off the rwy after the wingtip contacted tall grass. The acft had gone to the right early in thetow but the plt thought the tow would straighten him out even after the wing dropped to the ground. When the right wing contacted tall… - [NTSB FTW83LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA225.md): Cessna 210B · Socorro, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1983 · N4796 · Substantial damage > Shortly after liftoff, at about 10 ft AGL & 95 mph in level flt, the plt found the controls 'ineffective.' The acft impacted at full power in a crab & bounced back into the air. The acft still would not climb & the plt lowered the nose to gain airspeed. The… - [NTSB FTW83LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA216.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Roswell, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1983 · N82946 · Substantial damage > The CFI stated, the acft was lined up on the center line at the end of runway 17. The student pilot applied power and the acft veered to the left, he over-corrected to the right. He further stated, 'I reduced the power to idle as the right landing gear… - [NTSB FTW83LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA200.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Anthony, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1983 · N8728P · Substantial damage > The acft was damaged in a forced landing after a power loss in cruise flt. The plt said the engine began to run rough & then lost power completely. His attempts to restart were unsuccessful and he made a forced landing on a dirt road. Theroad had 3 ft high… - [NTSB FTW83LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA196.md): Piper PA 24-180 · Socorro, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1983 · N5064P · Destroyed > The acft was returning from a cross-country flt and crash landed about 1 mile from the arpt when the engine quit. The pilot said he added power to reach the rwy but the engine would not respond. The acft impacted the ground and slid to a stop. An FAA… - [NTSB FTW83LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA171.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1983 · N2421S · Substantial damage > During the landing roll, the plt lost directional control of the acft & it went off the right side of the rwy & hit an irrigation ditch. Reportedly, there was no acft malfunction or failure prior to the mishap. - [NTSB FTW83LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA160.md): Beech K35 · Torreon, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1983 · N5395E · Substantial damage > The pilot, who was not certificated, stated that prior to departure he received a wx briefing by telephone from the fss. Enroute, after making several heading changes to avoid wx he found himself surrounded by low ceiling and precipitation. He decided to make… - [NTSB FTW83LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA156.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Ramon, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1983 · N1841P · Substantial damage > The flt departed Oklahoma city, ok with en route stops planned at amarillo, TX tucumcari, NM. At tucumcari, the occupants found themselves 'staggering a little' & concluded this was from exposure to hi alt (en route 6500 ft, tucumcari, 4065 ft). After… - [NTSB FTW83LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA141.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Roswell, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1983 · N5042J · Substantial damage > During arrival, the engine began to lose power as the acft was on base leg for landing. The plt was unable to restore full power and made a forced landing in an umimproved area aprx 2 mi from the airport. During the landing roll-out, the right wing tip hit a… - [NTSB FTW83LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA122.md): Monnett Sonerai II · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1983 · N1390A · Substantial damage > The new home built acft had only 2.5 hrs total flt time. After a test flt, the plt was on the landing roll when he lost control at aprx 35 mph. Subsequently, the acft ground looped & nosed over on its top. The plt reported that loss of control occurred after… - [NTSB FTW83LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA105.md): Cessna T210M · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1983 · N732KS · Substantial damage > The plt received a weather briefing & filed an IFR flt plan prior to the flt. Reportedly, the fss specialist did not advise the plt of a pertinent forcast for moderate icing in clouds & precipitation up to 18,000 ft. the forecast was available to the… - [NTSB FTW83LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA098.md): Cessna 172N · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1983 · N75707 · Substantial damage > The plt landed in a short, level area near a drilling rig site at an elevation of aprx 3300 ft. he stated that he previously stepped off the 960 ft takeoff area. He stated that he lifted off at about 58 KTS, but the plane seemed to hit turbulence and the… ## 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") = 1983 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=1983 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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