# NTSB investigations, 1998, 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 DEN99FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA024.md): Robinson R-22 Beta II · Deming, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1998 · N8340J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance of the transmission wire. Factors were the transmission wire, and the glaring sunlight condition.
- [NTSB DEN99LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA022.md): Ryan Navion A · Carrizozo, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1998 · N2PE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN99LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA019.md): Cessna 172M · Belen, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1998 · N8883V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, resulting in fuel supply exhaustion.
- [NTSB DEN99LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA014.md): Beech B200 · Rio Rancho, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1998 · N50PM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft, resulting in fuel supply exhaustion.
- [NTSB DEN99TA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99TA013.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · Aztec, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 19, 1998 · N73080 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane. Factors were the unsecured oil dipstick, the loss of engine oil pressure necessitating a precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain, and the collision with the tree.
- [NTSB DEN99LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA010.md): Aerostar RXS8 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1998 · N9105Z · No damage
  > The high wind condition and the pilot's subsequent intentional hard touchdown. A factor was the small landing area that was available to the pilot.
- [NTSB DEN99LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA011.md): Thunder and Colt AX8-90 S 2 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1998 · N790TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning for his landing site approach which resulted in the balloon landing in close proximity to electrical transmission lines.
- [NTSB DEN99LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA006.md): Balloon Works FIREFLY-7 · Alberquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1998 · N36609 · No damage
  > The passenger's failure to follow procedures/directives for a hard landing. A factor was the congested/confined landing area with power lines on both ends.
- [NTSB DEN99LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA023.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B-15 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N3290G · No damage
  > The passenger not following high wind landing procedures/directives which were given to her by the pilot. A factor was the unforecasted high wind condition.
- [NTSB DEN99FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA004.md): Cameron A-250 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N4557W · Destroyed
  > The pilot not planning his approach to a landing so as to fly over the transmission wires (on the approach edge of the landing field) in level flight or ascending flight, and the pilot not pulling out the rip panel for emanate contact with transmission wires…
- [NTSB DEN99LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA003.md): Cameron N-120 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1998 · N1607G · No damage
  > The balloon's encounter with unforecasted wind shear and the subsequent inadvertent collision with terrain. A factor was the pilot's inability to control the balloon's descent.
- [NTSB DEN99LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA005.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1998 · N8182J · Substantial damage
  > The premature flaring of the airplane, resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DEN99LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA001.md): Cessna 140A · Belen, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1998 · N9403A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were his inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions, and the airplane manufacturer's failure to provide adequate performance data.
- [NTSB FTW98LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA417.md): Cessna 172N · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1998 · N739JT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare. Factors were his misjudgement of altitude and his excessive airspeed.
- [NTSB FTW98LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA413.md): Cessna 177A · Belen, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1998 · N29572 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW98LA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA395.md): Maule M-5-235C · Mimbres, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1998 · N9218E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Factors were a low altitude turn into a crosswind and a high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW98LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA385.md): Jobe'S TE-1 · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1998 · N6EZ · Destroyed
  > The improper maintenance procedures (failure to preserve the engine during numerous storage periods over 30 days) and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. Factors were the pilot's lack of experience in type of aircraft and the high density…
- [NTSB FTW98LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA383.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Portales, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1998 · N50620 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance during an aerial application. Also causal was the inadvertent ground loop/swerve during the landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA375.md): Beech D95A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1998 · N924JL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent raising of the landing gear during landing rollout
- [NTSB FTW98LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA357.md): Cessna 150J · Belen, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1998 · N60564 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight in that he failed to drain the water from the fuel sumps. Factors were water contamination in the fuel tank and a sand bar.
- [NTSB FTW98LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA349.md): Cessna 210M · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1998 · N732RD · Substantial damage
  > A power loss for reasons undetermined. A factor was unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98FA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA333.md): Cessna 182P · Jal, NM · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1998 · N58870 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. Contributing factors were high density altitude and excessive airplane weight.
- [NTSB FTW98GA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98GA286.md): Lockheed SP-2H · Reserve, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 28, 1998 · N14835 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the copilot to maintain both lateral and vertical clearance from the trees, and failure of the captain to provide adequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB FTW98FA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA287.md): Cessna 175 · Clovis, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1998 · N7366M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance and the proper landing glide path. Also causal was his loss of aircraft control during an attempted go-around. Factors were the dark night light conditions, the pilot's recent lack of sleep, and the…
- [NTSB FTW98LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA281.md): Rockwell Commander 112 · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1998 · N1188J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation for a cross country flight resulting in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors were, unsuitable terrain, lack of total aviation experience, and lack of total experience in make/model of…
- [NTSB FTW98LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA277.md): Cessna 180 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1998 · N3196D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. A factor was crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW98LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA284.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus CM · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1998 · N94DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare. Contributing to the accident was the sudden wind shift which rendered the aircraft uncontrollable when the aircraft was on final approach to land.
- [NTSB FTW98LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA251.md): Cessna 170B · Los Alamos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1998 · N1896C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Contributing factors were the crosswinds, the fence, and the ditch.
- [NTSB FTW98FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA248.md): Jacob Tussel Everett B1 · Stanley, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 1998 · N30BP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional performance of an aerobatic maneuver at an altitude insufficient for a safe recovery.
- [NTSB FTW98LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA246.md): Mooney M20F · Moriarty, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N6476Q · Substantial damage
  > the unfavorable wind condition, and failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the wind condition during the landing flare.
- [NTSB FTW98LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA219.md): Cessna 172M · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N64015 · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Factors were crosswind, high wind conditions, insufficient demonstrated crosswind component information provided by the manufacturer, and insufficient aircraft…
- [NTSB FTW98LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA213.md): Beech A-36 · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1998 · N6150X · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent post departure stall. A factor was high gusty winds.
- [NTSB FTW98FA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA393.md): Cessna T310R · Pie Town, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1998 · N467DL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continuing VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were weather conditions, that included clouds, and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB FTW98LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA184.md): Cessna 182N · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1998 · N9008G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing, resulting in an overrun, and his exceeding the airplane's maximum crosswind component. A factor was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW98LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA177.md): Cessna 182E · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1998 · N3086Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of (or failure to use) carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Related factors were: the carburetor icing (weather) conditions, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced…
- [NTSB FTW98LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA173.md): Cessna T210L · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1998 · N591DC · Substantial damage
  > failure of the number 1 piston, which resulted in loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW98TA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98TA152.md): Bell OH-58C · Dulce, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 19, 1998 · N505JA · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to a disconnected bleed air line to the fuel controller and the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. Factors were the loose B-nut, the inadequate maintenance by unknown personnel, insufficient standards/requirements…
- [NTSB FTW98LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA148.md): Beech 58 · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1998 · N9239Q · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the landing gear retraction/extension assembly for reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB FTW98FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA121.md): Mooney M20E · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1998 · N9213M · Destroyed
  > The pilot attempting VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his lack of an instrument rating. Factors were weather conditions that included mountain wave activity conducive to turbulence, and clouds obscuring the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB FTW98LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA106.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1998 · N376AA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA102.md): Martin Varieze · Artesia, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1998 · N27CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. Factors were the prevailing crosswind and the pilot's lack of total experience in type of aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW98TA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98TA099.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Magdalena, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 15, 1998 · N7901S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm. A factor was a lack of recent experience in the type of operation being performed.
- [NTSB FTW98FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA089.md): Cameron R-420 · Yeso, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1998 · N298AR · Destroyed
  > The rupture of the gas cell bottom (diaphragm) due to inadequate manufacturer's design and inadequate manufacturing quality control. A factor was the flight crew's performance of an emergency bailout which allowed the balloon to drift unattended for…

## 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") = 1998
  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=1998

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