# NTSB investigations, 1995, 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 FTW96FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA075.md): Aero Commander 112 · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1995 · N1152J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the pilot's lack of total actual instrument weather time and the clouds.
- [NTSB FTW96LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA059.md): Thunder and Colt AX9-140 · Gallup, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1995 · N9606A · No damage
  > the high winds and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB FTW96LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA056.md): Cessna 150M · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1995 · N8130V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA055.md): Aerostar RX8 · Rio Rancho, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1995 · N6360U · No damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision. A factor relating to the accident was: the high wind condition.
- [NTSB FTW96LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA050.md): Beech M35 · Estancia, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1995 · N9886R · Substantial damage
  > improper maintenance and inspection of the engine, ingestion of an air intake bypass door into the engine intake, detonation (or preignition), and failure of the #1 and #2 piston and connecting rod assemblies. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack…
- [NTSB FTW96TA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96TA021.md): Beech 95 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 22, 1995 · N661T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight decision to make a landing on an unlit runway and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors were the inoperative runway lights, bright lights from surrounding areas, and the pilot's attention being…
- [NTSB FTW96LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA013.md): Aerostar RX 8 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1995 · N9153X · No damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision. The variable wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW96LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA011.md): Cessna 195A · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1995 · N9867A · Substantial damage
  > separation of the left main gear wheel as a result of improper maintenance.
- [NTSB FTW95LA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA403.md): Cessna 195 · Moriarty, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1995 · N4494C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW95LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA382.md): Cessna 421B · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1995 · N5368J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW95LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA365.md): Funk, D.D. B-85C · Grants, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1995 · N89V · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA336.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Cannon Afb, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1995 · N4398S · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's premature retraction of the flaps.
- [NTSB FTW95LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA325.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS-3-17 · Sandia Park, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1995 · N48EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper evaluation of the developing thunderstorm activity. Factors were the weather and the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA324.md): Cessna 152 · Raton, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1995 · N49209 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the flaps. Factors in the accident were the weather conditions and the dark night.
- [NTSB FTW95LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA326.md): Glasflugel Standard Libelle · Red River, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1995 · N2972 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's lack of compensation for the tailwind and his ensuing failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors were the lack of thermal lift and the tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW95LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA309.md): de Havilland DHC-6 · Belen, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1995 · N926MA · No damage
  > The parachutist's failure to follow procedures on exiting the aircraft. A factor was the parachutist's incapacitation due to hitting his head on the doorway floor.
- [NTSB FTW95LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA298.md): Bradley Dragonfly · Silver City, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N826DB · Substantial damage
  > Pilot incapacitation due to a heart attack.
- [NTSB FTW95LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA268.md): Cessna 152 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1995 · N757VK · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing, which resulted in her failure to maintain proper runway alignment. The gusty crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW95LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA267.md): Thunder and Colt AX7-77 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1995 · N5402V · No damage
  > The pilot's improper planning for the high wind landing. Factors were the unfavorable winds and the tree stump.
- [NTSB FTW95LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA275.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1995 · N4823T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify the fuel tank selector position and the resultant fuel starvation induced power loss.
- [NTSB FTW95LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA260.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Mimbres, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1995 · N3032R · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and the selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB FTW95FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA238.md): Smith LONG-EZ · Cloudcroft, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1995 · N86PD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees. Factors were the pilot exceeded the allowable maximum gross weight of the airplane, the rising terrain, and high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW95LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA236.md): Luscombe 8A · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1995 · N1143B · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW95LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA224.md): Cornelius LONG-EZ · Clines Corner, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1995 · N111PC · Destroyed
  > The pilot flying the aircraft into IMC conditions at an altitude which was inadequate to clear surrounding terrain. Factors were low ceiling and fog.
- [NTSB FTW95LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA214.md): Cessna 172H · San Ignacio, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1995 · N2840L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot flying at an inadequate altitude to clear surrounding terrain. Factors were: high mountainous terrain and high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW95TA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95TA218.md): Cessna R172K · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 20, 1995 · N736HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for crosswind conditions. Factors were the crosswind, the proper touchdown point not attained, and the pilot not aborting the landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA174.md): Cessna T210L · Estancia, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1995 · N1664X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to exhaust valve separation resulting from inadequate maintenance. A factor was the dark night and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA153.md): Mooney M20J · Tijeras, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1995 · N4478H · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to foreign material partially blocking the fuel screen, and the pilot's failure to switch fuel tanks. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA152.md): Cessna 195A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1995 · N1048D · Substantial damage
  > A partial failure of the airplane brake system (left brake). A factor was the right quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW95LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA144.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Edgewood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1995 · N51947 · Substantial damage
  > The flight's encounter with a downdraft. The lack of a suitable landing area was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW95LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA138.md): Cessna 340 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1995 · N5432M · Substantial damage
  > Worn landing gear assembly due to inadequate maintenance by maintenance personnel and delayed maintenance by operators.
- [NTSB FTW95FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA130.md): Cessna 421C · El Prado, NM · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1995 · N421BL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue flight into known adverse weather conditions and the ensuing inadvertent stall due to airframe ice. Factors were the weather conditions.
- [NTSB FTW95LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA131.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1995 · N5613P · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion engine power loss due to a leak in the fuel system. Factors were dark night conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA121.md): Cessna 172N · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1995 · N737TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed landing flare and the improper bounced landing recovery.
- [NTSB FTW95LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA119.md): Beech 60 · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1995 · N100BL · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right engine's turbocharger resulting in oil starvation and subsequent failure of the #5 connecting rod which penetrated the crankcase, and the failure of the left engine's turbocharger resulting in the loss of power on both engines.…
- [NTSB FTW95LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA109.md): Rockwell 112B · Coyote, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1995 · N1403J · Destroyed
  > Water contamination of the fuel from an unknown source. A factor related to the accident was: lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX95IA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95IA086.md): Boeing 737-300 · Albuquerque, NM · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1995 · N155AW · No damage
  > maintenance personnel inadvertently overservicing the left main landing gear strut with nitrogen that, during rotation with the aircraft weight on the strut reduced, gave the pilots a rolling sensation to the right.
- [NTSB FTW95LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA098.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Placitas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1995 · N269ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot operated beyond the climb capability of the helicopter, resulting in inadequate altitude and terrain clearance over mountainous rising terrain. A factor was turbulence.
- [NTSB FTW95FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA082.md): Beech A60 · Hurley, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1995 · N3LP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a single engine approach resulting in an inadvertent stall. Factors were a fatigue separation of a shaft in the left engine turbocharger due to use of a Federal Aviation Administration approved overhaul…
- [NTSB FTW95LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA079.md): Cessna 177B · Torreon, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1995 · N30898 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain proper liftoff speed resulting in an inadvertent stall and the failure to remove frost from the wing. A factor was fatigue.
- [NTSB FTW95LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA077.md): Cessna P210N · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1995 · N6106W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not align the aircraft with the runway. Factors were the dusk light conditions and the pilot's failure to activate the pilot controlled runway lights.

## 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") = 1995
  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=1995

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