# NTSB investigations, 1990, 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 DEN91LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA025.md): Grumman AA1B · Roswell, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1990 · N1638R · Substantial damage
  > Low cylinder compression and fouled spark plug.
- [NTSB DEN91FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA020.md): Cessna T210L · Clovis, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1990 · N22054 · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent descent into the ground while conducting a non-precision instrument approach, as a result of the pilot failing to stop his descent at mda. A factor is low visibility due to fog.
- [NTSB DEN91DQA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91DQA01.md): Young 2/3 Scale · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 10, 1990 · N51DY · Destroyed
  > Partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, improper planning/decision by the pilot, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DEN91LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA015.md): Cessna 182C · Silver City, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1990 · N8859T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB DEN91FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA013.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Belen, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1990 · N5058J · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged the aircraft's altitude (ground clearance) above the desert terrain.
- [NTSB DEN91LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA007.md): Balloon Works AX9 · Cedar Crest, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1990 · N90240 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's delayed precautionary landing and the subseuqent fuel exhaustion. A factor was the encounter with high winds in flight.
- [NTSB DEN91LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA003.md): Raven S-55A · Bernalillo, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1990 · N4062H · Destroyed
  > The pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout, resulting in an inflight collision with power lines.
- [NTSB FTW90FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA186.md): Mooney M20A · San Ysidro, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1990 · N6054X · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate terrain clearance during a night VFR flight. Darkness and mountainous terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB DEN90FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA184.md): Morane-Saulnier MS760 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1990 · N23ST · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a climb after takeoff, due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, pilot fatigue, and the pilot's lack of recent experience in night flying operation.
- [NTSB DEN90FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA182.md): Stinson 108-1 · Gallup, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N8631K · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently stalling his aircraft at an insufficient altitude to effect a recovery. A factor was high density attitude.
- [NTSB DEN90LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA177.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N3163Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DEN90FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA176.md): Cameron O-84 · Taos, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N74000 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a go-around. A factor was the unfavorable wind encountered late in the attempted landing.
- [NTSB DEN90LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA175.md): Schleicher ASW-19 · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N777XR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider, which resulted in the pilot induced oscillations.
- [NTSB DEN90LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA173.md): Cessna T-210-L · Edgewood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1990 · N5397V · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to a broken connecting rod. A factor was the rough uneven terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN90LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA171.md): Cessna 140 · Silver City, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1990 · N3648V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning which resulted in a flight in conditions which exceeded the performance capability of the aircraft. The high density altitude was a factor.
- [NTSB DEN90FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA170.md): Beech J35 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1990 · N21CS · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DEN90LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA169.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Bingham, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1990 · N5470P · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion induced power loss. Factors were the pilot's failure to refuel and the unsuitable terrain in which the forced landing was performed.
- [NTSB DEN90LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA167.md): Mooney M20C · Roswell, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1990 · N5677Q · Substantial damage
  > The intentional wheels up landing in soft terrain. Contributing to the accident was the fuel starvation induced power loss, failure of the pilot to switch fuel tanks, improper positioning of the fuel selector during attempted restarts, and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB DEN90DQA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90DQA02.md): Grumman G-164A · Deming, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 1, 1990 · N668U · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control during landing roll due to the condition of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the poor maintenance of the runway surface.
- [NTSB DEN90FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA166.md): Cessna 208A · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1990 · N105YV · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to failure of the gas producer and power turbine assemblies. A factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN90LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA163.md): Cessna 172 · Grants, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1990 · N46593 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DEN90LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA152.md): Stinson 108 · Clovis, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1990 · N677C · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of the right main wheel assembly.
- [NTSB DEN90LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA138.md): Buchanan S1-S · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1990 · N93DB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot in command to adequately compensate for the wind conditions and to maintain directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the failure of the tailwheel locking assembly.
- [NTSB DEN90LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA137.md): Ercoupe 415C · Truth/Consequen, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N94351 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and obtain a proper climb rate after takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN90LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA129.md): Cessna 150J · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1990 · N50788 · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion induced power loss. Factors were the failure of the pilot to refuel and the high vegetation in which the forced landing was performed.
- [NTSB DEN90LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA121.md): Hughes 369HS · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1990 · N436DS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power for an unknown cause. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB DEN90LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA116.md): Cessna 172RG · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1990 · N6498R · Substantial damage
  > The cfi's improper procedures during takeoff. Factors were premature liftoff and inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB DEN90DQA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90DQA01.md): Michael C. Quigley Velocity · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 5, 1990 · N469Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to maintain airspeed on final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into the ground.
- [NTSB DEN90FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA104.md): Canadair CT-133 · Roswell, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 1990 · N233RK · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's performance of aerobatic maneuvers that exceeded the design stress limits of the aircraft, resulting in catastrophic failure of the wing.
- [NTSB DEN90LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA074.md): Cessna 152 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1990 · N4590P · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion induced power loss.
- [NTSB DEN90LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA071.md): Cessna 402B · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1990 · N3128K · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the right main landing gear as a result of the malfunction of the down lock assembly and failure of the torque tube bracket assembly.
- [NTSB DEN90LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA069.md): Erco 415C · Tierra Amarilla, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1990 · N99378 · Substantial damage
  > Induction icing induced power loss. Factors include continuation of flight into IMC conditions, and unsuitable mountainous terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN90LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA064.md): Cessna 170A · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1990 · N9130A · Substantial damage
  > Improper operation of the engine during preflight preparation, which resulted in overheating of the engine and damage to internal components.

## 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") = 1990
  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=1990

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