# NTSB investigations, 2000, 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 DEN01LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA037.md): Cessna 177 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2000 · N29572 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall. Factors were excessive airspeed, excessive flare, and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DEN01FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA033.md): Beech V35B · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2000 · N2174L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the inadvertent stall. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper in-flight planning, his lack of recent flying experience, and the abrupt maneuver to correct to the proper runway.
- [NTSB DEN01FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA018.md): Cessna 182P · Taos, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2000 · N21390 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering in a narrow canyon. Contributing factors were the down slope winds in excess of 50 knots and the pilot's improper decision to enter the canyon given the wind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN01LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA011.md): Cessna 152 · Roswell, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2000 · N95262 · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's failure to adequately preflight the airplane, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the dark night light condition.
- [NTSB DEN01LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA010.md): Otero-Pitts PT1 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2000 · N47BS · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing, which exceeded the design stress limits of the aircraft. Factors were the pilot's lack of experience in aircraft make and model and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DEN01LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA008.md): Cessna T210N · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2000 · N5170Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to follow procedures/directives and lower the landing gear for landing. Contributing factors were the damaged propellers making it impossible to perform a go-around, the inadvertent stall to the runway, and the pilot being in a state of…
- [NTSB DEN01FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA003.md): Cessna R-182 · Grants, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2000 · N182BG · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC during cruise. Contributing factors were the dark night light conditions, and the cloudy weather conditions.
- [NTSB DEN00LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA183.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Tucumcari, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2000 · N2421H · Destroyed
  > loss of control during initial climb following takeoff by an unqualified person.
- [NTSB DEN00LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA174.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2000 · N14774 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral clearance with terrain. Factors were the confined area used for takeoff, and the high vegetation alongside the road.
- [NTSB DEN00LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA171.md): Taylorcraft 20 · Moriarty, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2000 · N1036G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot prematurely flaring the airplane, resulting in a hard landing, and causing a loss of directional control. Factors were excessive airspeed and the crosswind.
- [NTSB DEN00LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA168.md): Cessna A185F · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2000 · N269DP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the crosswind weather condition.
- [NTSB DEN00LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA159.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2000 · N66581 · Substantial damage
  > Unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. Factors were a complete loss of power due to a stuck needle valve in the carburetor.
- [NTSB DEN00LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA152.md): Rosenbarger Lancair IV · Artesia, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2000 · N494R · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot in command to maintain control of the aircraft during initial climb following takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN00LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA148.md): Cessna 150H · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2000 · N6999S · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout. A contributing factor was the pilot not following recommended traffic pattern procedures.
- [NTSB DEN00LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA144.md): Mooney M20E · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2000 · N6927U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure the refuel the airplane. Factors were the road signs.
- [NTSB DEN00LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA140.md): Cessna A188 · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2000 · N8188V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions. Factors were the pilot's selection of the wrong runway, and the tailwind/crosswind weather conditions.
- [NTSB DEN00LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA132.md): Spencer Long EZE · Farmington, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2000 · N51EZ · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the coolant recovery system, resulting in overheating of the engine. A factor was the soft ground on which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB DEN00LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA130.md): Cessna 150L · Reserve, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N18124 · Substantial damage
  > Seizure of the starter clutch assembly needle bearing, which caused the engine to develop less than full rated power and the airplane to achieve less than expected climb performance. Factors were noncompliance of a service bulletin, unsuitable terrain on…
- [NTSB DEN00LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA143.md): Mooney M20J · Espanola, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N201DK · Substantial damage
  > The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. A factor was a complete loss of power due to mechanical failure.
- [NTSB DEN00LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA123.md): Beech G18S · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2000 · N1800L · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot receiving instruction to maintain directional control. Factors were a gusty crosswind, inadequate supervision by the flight instructor, and the runway light.
- [NTSB DEN00FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA119.md): Cessna 172H · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2000 · N2526L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper inflight decision to prematurely attempt a climb towards rising terrain before sufficient altitude had been attained that would assure adequate obstacle clearance. Factors were high density altitude and trees.
- [NTSB DEN00LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA117.md): Beech M35 · Los Alamos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N9304Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed resulting in an overrun and subsequent collision with a blast fence. Contributing factors were high density altitude, a tailwind, and the blast fence.
- [NTSB DEN00LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA114.md): Cessna 172 · Abuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2000 · N738WE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA113.md): Enstrom 280CB · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2000 · N440RB · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the model of helicopter.
- [NTSB DEN00LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA107.md): Luscombe 8E · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2000 · N25222 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor was gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN00GA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00GA089.md): Cessna T337C · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · May 15, 2000 · N2522S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors were the loss of engine power on both engines for unknown reasons and the terrain induced turbulence.
- [NTSB FTW00LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA143.md): Lewis Spitfire/Raven · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2000 · N17ST · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall of the aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW00LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA139.md): Stinson 108-3 · Socorro, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2000 · N6905M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent groundloop.
- [NTSB DEN00FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA082.md): McDonnell Douglas 369E · Bloomfield, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 2000 · N1606K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional buzzing (low level flying), and his failure to maintain clearance with the static wire. A factor was his physical impairment by a contraindicated drug controlled substance.
- [NTSB DEN00LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA081.md): Hutchins RV4 · Los Alamos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2000 · N724CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft after initiating a go-around following a hard bounced landing. Factors were variable shifting winds and a high-density altitude.
- [NTSB DEN00LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA073.md): Helio H-295 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2000 · N3MA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB DEN00LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA071.md): Balloon Works Firefly F-15 · Anthony, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2000 · N2571F · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to keep the burner operating until the balloon was secured. A factor was the passengers disregarding the instructions they had been given by the pilot.
- [NTSB DEN00FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA067.md): Cessna 152 · Roswell, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2000 · N6251B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention to over flying her residence.
- [NTSB DEN00LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA068.md): Stinson 108-2 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2000 · N442C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve. Factors were a burnt and unseated intake valve, and the tail wind.
- [NTSB DEN00LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA062.md): Adams A55S · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2000 · N4035T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision not to deflate the envelope. A factor was the wind gust.
- [NTSB DEN00LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA056.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Belen, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2000 · N4069Z · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to low cylinder compression from an open exhaust valve, and the pilot's failure to lean the fuel mixture.
- [NTSB DEN00FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA053.md): Cessna 182E · El Prado, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2000 · N2988Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation in that he initiated flight into known adverse weather, and continued VFR flight into IMC to the point where remedial action was not possible. Factors were the weather conditions that included snow, low…
- [NTSB DEN00LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA051.md): Maule M-6-235 · Reserve, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2000 · N56507 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. A factor was the wind gust.
- [NTSB DEN00LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA048.md): Beech M35 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2000 · N639V · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently allowing the airplane to stall. Factors were the missing alternator belt and the resultant total electrical system failure, and the pilot's attention being diverted.
- [NTSB DEN00LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA047.md): Beech A36 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2000 · N8240U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's excessive remedial action (banking to realign the airplane with the runway). Factors were the student pilot flaring the airplane prematurely and failing to maintain directional control, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of…
- [NTSB DEN00TA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00TA042.md): Bell OH-58C · Lindrith, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 11, 2000 · N31JA · Substantial damage
  > Loss of tail rotor effectiveness while maneuvering. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB DEN00LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA039.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2000 · N6034P · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to comply with proper procedures for engine startup by failing to disengage the magneto prior to hand-turning the propeller.

## 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") = 2000
  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=2000

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.