NTSB investigations, NM
76 cases where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with terrain/water”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 6 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 |
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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 230)
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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 230) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run 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 DFW08LA134Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Glenwood, NMA loss of control for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the marginal weather conditions in the area at the time of the accident.NTSB DEN07MA134Accident · 5 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBeech E90B · Ruidoso, NMFailure to maintain clearance from terrain due to spatial disorientation.NTSB DEN07FA100Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Placitas, NMthe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate terrain separation, for undetermined reasons, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. A contributing factor was the mountainous terrain.NTSB DEN06LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Santa Fe, NMthe pilot's improper decision to continue the attempted takeoff when Vx airspeed was not obtained, and failure to abort the takeoff during ground roll which resulted in an impact on the remaining runway with the landing gear retracted. A contributing factor…NTSB LAX05CA137Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Gallup, NMthe pilot's premature liftoff and inadequate remedial action, which resulted in the airplane inadvertently recontacting the runway.NTSB DEN04TA088Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna C172P · Las Cruces, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain and the improper go-around procedure. Contributing factors include the pilot's diverted attention, improper in-flight planning and decision making, pilot fatigue, the night conditions and the mesquite…NTSB DEN04LA017Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Cloudcroft, NMthe dual student's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. Low altitude flight and rising terrain are contributing factors.NTSB FTW03FA055Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Tajique, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors contributing to the accident were the high mountains, mountain obscuration, the dark night condition, and the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision making.NTSB FTW02FA195Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H-18 · Tatum, NMThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance.NTSB FTW02LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher AS-W19 · Moriarty, NMThe pilot's attempt to perform a turn upwind at a altitude too low to complete the turn. A factor was the turbulance.NTSB FTW02LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's delay in executing a go-around while conducting a simulated emergency landing, which resulted in an in flight collision with terrain.NTSB FTW02LA076Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Hobbs, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during the instrument approach. Contributing factors were the dark night light conditions and the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB DEN01LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Angel Fire, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind, the pilot exceeding the published maximum demonstrated crosswind component, and the snow bank.NTSB DEN01FA018Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Taos, NMthe 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 DEN01FA003Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R-182 · Grants, NMthe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC during cruise. Contributing factors were the dark night light conditions, and the cloudy weather conditions.NTSB DEN00LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Farmington, NMThe 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 DEN00LA030Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T1 · Santa Fe, NMThe pilot initiating lift off at an airspeed insufficient to maintain flight and retracting the landing gear prematurely resulting in a stall mush. A factor was the pilot incorrectly setting the elevator trim.NTSB DEN99FA142Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Grants, NMThe pilot's failure to fly the aircraft at an altitude sufficient to clear surrounding terrain. Factors were: The pilot's in-flight planning and decision making in proceeding into known adverse weather. Low ceiling, rain, lack of total pilot experience, and…NTSB FTW98FA248Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportJacob Tussel Everett B1 · Stanley, NMThe pilot's intentional performance of an aerobatic maneuver at an altitude insufficient for a safe recovery.NTSB FTW98LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Ruidoso, NMInadvertent post departure stall. A factor was high gusty winds.NTSB FTW98TA099Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Magdalena, NMThe 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 FTW97LA179Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCallair A2A · Grants, NMInadvertent stall. Factors were the ground depression, the high density altitude, and a lack of recent experience in the make and model of aircraft.NTSB FTW97FA067Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Chacon, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude and clearance from the high, mountainous terrain. Factors were; high wind, turbulence, and mountain wave conditions.NTSB FTW97LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RX 8 · Albuquerque, NMA sudden increase in wind velocity.NTSB FTW95LA267Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThunder and Colt AX7-77 · Santa Fe, NMThe pilot's improper planning for the high wind landing. Factors were the unfavorable winds and the tree stump.NTSB FTW95LA224Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCornelius LONG-EZ · Clines Corner, NMThe pilot flying the aircraft into IMC conditions at an altitude which was inadequate to clear surrounding terrain. Factors were low ceiling and fog.NTSB FTW95LA214Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · San Ignacio, NMThe pilot flying at an inadequate altitude to clear surrounding terrain. Factors were: high mountainous terrain and high density altitude.NTSB FTW95FA050Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Deming, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance in moutainous terrain. Factors were rising terrain and gusty, high wind conditions.NTSB FTW95LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Albuquerque, NMImproper planning/decision by the pilot, while attempting flight into known adverse weather (wind), and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty crosswind conditions and turbulence were related factors.NTSB FTW94FA101Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Dulce, NMFailure by the pilot in command to properly plan the flight and calculate performance data.NTSB FTW93FA255Accident · 7 fatalField investigationFinal reportGates Learjet 25D · Pecos, NMWas physical impairment of the pilot in command from alcohol and drugs. A factor was the first officer's lack of experience in the lear jet.NTSB DEN93LA105Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Santa Fe, NMImproper planning and decision making by the pilot in command in descending into a valley at an altitude providing no escape route in mountainous terrain.NTSB FTW93FA165Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairchild SA-226T · Santa Fe, NMThe pilot's poorly planned circling approach, and his failure to maintain an adequate altitude. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the dark night and a lack of visual reference.NTSB FTW93FA103Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Grants, NMThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the selection of an altitude that would not provide terrain clearance along his planned route. Factors were the dark night conditions and the mountainous terrain.NTSB DEN92FA078Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 337A · Ruidoso, NMThe pilot experiencing spatial disorientation and the resultant excessive descent rate. Factors were: the dark night conditions.NTSB DEN92FA064Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-30 · Alamagordo, NMThe failure of the pilot to exercise adequate VFR departure terrain avoidance procedures, and the failure of the controller to issue a safety alert to the pilot. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the…NTSB FTW92FA099Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell 690A · Taos, NMThe pilot in command's failure to maintain the climb after departing the runway environment. Factors were the weather conditions and the dark night.NTSB DEN92FA016Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Albuquerque, NMInsufficient terrain clearance altitude selected by the pilot in command.NTSB FTW92LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Las Cruces, NMThe pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's performance which led to a situation where it could not climb above the rising terrain. A factor was the high density altitude which existed in the mountains at the time of the accident.NTSB DEN91LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Clovis, NMFailure of the pilot to maintain clearance from rising/uneven terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the light conditions at dusk, and the lack of visual cues for the pilot.NTSB DEN91FA051Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Whites City, NMThe pilot's inflight decision to fly at low altitude. Factors were: turbulence and downdrafts.NTSB DEN91FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Taos, NMThe pilot's decision to initiate flight into freezing rain which resulted in structural icing that exceeded the ability of the aircraft to maintain flight. A factor was: improper deicing.NTSB DEN91LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206A · Carlsbad, NMA loss of control by the pilot during landing roll due to his failure to maintain directional control.NTSB DEN91FA020Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Clovis, NMAn 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 DEN91FA013Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Belen, NMThe pilot misjudged the aircraft's altitude (ground clearance) above the desert terrain.NTSB FTW90FA186Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · San Ysidro, NMFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate terrain clearance during a night VFR flight. Darkness and mountainous terrain were related factors.NTSB DEN90FA184Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMorane-Saulnier MS760 · Albuquerque, NMFailure 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 DEN90LA171Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Silver City, NMThe 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 DEN90LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Las Vegas, NMFailure of the pilot to abort the takeoff, when she failed to attain sufficient speed within the appropriate takeoff distance. A factor related to the accident was: high density altitude.NTSB DEN89FA184Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot deliberately flew his aircraft into the face of a mountain. A contributing factor was: the psychological condition of the pilot.