NTSB investigations: NONE, NM
160 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is NONE. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 |
| 1967 | 2 |
| 1969 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1980 | 3 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Where
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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'NM' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('00000'))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'NM' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('00000'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB WPR27LA004Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openHead Balloons AX8-88B · Albuquerque, NMNTSB WPR26LA176Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCameron Balloons US C-80 · Rio Rancho, NMThe passenger’s improper hand placement on the basket upright during landing, which resulted in injury when the upright fractured during the basket’s bounce and drag sequence.NTSB WPR26LA052Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCameron Balloons US A-225 · Albuquerque, NMThe balloon landing in increased wind, and the pilot’s inability to maintain the proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR26LA039Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportArbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 77A · Rio Rancho, NMAn inadvertent hard landing in high wind conditions resulting in serious injury of one of the pilots.NTSB WPR26LA021Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAerostar International RX 8 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line during a descent for landing.NTSB WPR26LA010Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGlasflugel STD Libelle 201B · Moriarty, NMThe glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.NTSB WPR25LA284Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCameron Balloons US A-225 · Albuquerque, NMThe balloon pilot’s improper landing, which resulted in serious injury to a passenger. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to brief the proper landing procedure.NTSB WPR25LA016Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLindstrand 80E · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot’s loss of control during landing, which resulted in the balloon’s envelope contacting powerlines.NTSB WPR25LA015Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGlasflugel Standard Libelle · Moriarty, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate glidepath, which resulted in the glider landing on rough terrain short of the runway.NTSB WPR25LA081Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCameron Balloons US ZL-70 · Rio Rancho, NMThe pilot’s inability to maintain clearance from a tree during the landing approach due to a gusting wind shift.NTSB WPR24LA223Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportUltramagic T210 · Arroyo Hondo, NMThe passenger’s failure to maintain a proper landing position and handhold during the landing sequence, which resulted in a serious injury.NTSB WPR24LA019Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCameron Balloons U S A-315 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot’s inability to maintain control of the balloon during landing due to unforecasted windshear and turbulent air.NTSB WPR24LA011Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCameron Balloons US A-105 · Albuquerque, NMA hard landing to a short field, due to windy conditions and a lack of suitable alternate landing areas, which resulted in a passenger sustaining a broken ankle.NTSB WPR22LA368Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFirefly Balloons Firefly 8B-15 · Las Cruces, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing and serious passenger injury.NTSB WPR22LA010Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRichardson Andrew P RICHARDSON-75 · Alburquerque, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing and serious passenger injury.NTSB WPR21FA242Accident · 5 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCameron Balloons US O-120 · Albuquerque, NMThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance from power lines while maneuvering for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of impairing, illicit drugs.NTSB WPR21LA158Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportArbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 77A · Rio Rancho, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing and fatal passenger injury when the passenger fell out of the basket.NTSB WPR20CA272Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAerostar International RX 8 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to a high-wind landing, which resulted in a hard landing and serious passenger injury.NTSB WPR20CA050Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHead AX8 88B · Las Cruces, NMA burner flameout, which resulted in the pilot's inability to arrest the balloon’s descent and its subsequent impact with power lines as he was trying to relight the burner.NTSB GAA20CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportUltramagic N 250 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's failure maintain clearance from power lines, which resulted in an explosion and preimpact fire.NTSB GAA20CA012Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar International RX 7 · Rio Rancho, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate descent rate during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and a postaccident fire.NTSB WPR19TA005Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7 · Placitas, NMThe pilot’s failure to properly estimate the height of terrain while descending the balloon, which resulted in the balloon impacting a hill and passengers sustaining serious injuries.NTSB GAA19CA030Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportUltramagic N 250 · Rio Rancho, NMThe balloon tipping over during deflation, which resulted in a passenger injury.NTSB CEN18LA006Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron N-105 · Albuquerque, NMThe steep approach and hard landing after the balloon encountered unexpected high wind conditions, which resulted in a serious injury to a passenger.NTSB GAA18CA016Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportUltramagic T210 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a balloon on the ground during landing.NTSB CEN17LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThunder & Colt Airborne Amer AX10 180 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot’s delayed reaction to the balloon’s increased rate of descent during an attempted landing, which resulted in impact with a power line.NTSB CEN17CA013Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar RX-8 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's improperly planned landing, which resulted in a strike with power lines.NTSB CEN16LA030Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RX8 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's delay in deflating the balloon envelope completely after landing, which resulted in a loss of control due to a wind gust.NTSB GAA16CA014Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportKubicek BB · Albuquerque, NMA hard landing which resulted in serious injury to a passenger.NTSB CEN15LA434Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLindstrand LBL69A · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate on approach, which resulted in a hard landing and the pilot sustaining a serious injury. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience flying a standard-shaped balloon.NTSB CEN15CA340Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportThunder & Colt AX8 105S2 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot did not properly brace herself during the landing, which resulted in a broken ankle and leg.NTSB GAA15CA039Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCameron Z90 - NO Series · Bernalillo, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain the descent rate, resulting in abnormal runway/ground contact.NTSB CEN14LA397Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron Balloons US A-180 · Questa, NMThe hard landing after both burner pilot lights extinguished during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to relight the burner pilot lights.NTSB CEN14LA007Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron Balloons US V 77 · Rio Rancho, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from power lines on approach to land, resulting in a collision with the wires, a spark, and a subsequent explosion and on-board fire.NTSB CEN14LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron N105 - NO Series · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's decision to land the balloon from a high approach altitude due to high winds, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN13CA336Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B · Corona, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while ridge-soaring in gusty wind conditions.NTSB CEN13CA018Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportArbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 90A · Albuquerque, NMThe passenger’s inadequate brace position for the balloon landing, which resulted in a serious injury.NTSB CEN12LA659Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLindstrand Balloons 210S · Albuquerque, NMThe failure of the balloon envelope parachute vent to properly seat, which resulted in the uncontrolled descent of the balloon. The reason the vent did not properly seat during the accident flight could not be determined because the vent operated properly…NTSB CEN12LA265Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJonker Sailplanes CC JS 1B · Clines Corner, NMThe fatigue failure of the rudder cable due to the inadequate design of the rudder pedal system.NTSB CEN10CA542Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus · Moriarty, NMThe inadvertent opening of the cockpit canopy for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA507Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet L-23 Super Blanik · Socorro, NMA loss of lift that resulted in an off-airport landing.NTSB CEN10CA017Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCameron Z77 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon during the approach and landing.NTSB CEN10CA015Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar International RX8 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot’s failure to select an adequate landing area.NTSB CEN10CA010Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar International RX-7 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a known obstacle and the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon during the sudden climb following the ejection of the passenger.NTSB CEN09CA496Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLindstrand Balloons 240A · Albuquerque, NMA run-on landing of the balloon causing the basket to tip over, resulting in a passenger's injury.NTSB CEN09LA318Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar International S-60A · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's excessive descent rate.NTSB CEN09LA009Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSproul 72K-TET · Rio Rancho, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines and the failure of either pilot to take any corrective action to avoid the collision.NTSB CEN09CA018Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCameron Balloons US A-105 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the balloon during landing. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts.NTSB DEN08CA056Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBurkhart Grob G-103A Twin II Acro · Alamogordo, NMThe unsuitable terrain for landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's encounter with turbulence and the loss of visual contact with the tow plane.NTSB DEN08LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RX 8 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to high winds, resulting in the aircraft coming in contact with an arroyo and a wall in a residential area.