NTSB investigations, NM
180,624 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,602 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.
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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' 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' 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 DEN08LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Las Vegas, NMAn inadvertent settling with power, and the instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the downdraft.NTSB DEN08LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSpartan 7W · Santa Fe, NMFatigue failure of the right main landing gear, rendering directional control impossible and causing an overload failure of the left main landing gear.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 DEN08CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-301XTC · Taos, NMThe pilot's excessive airspeed during the approach and loss of control during the landing. Contributing factors were the mountain turbulence and the snowbank.NTSB DEN08CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Gallup, NMThe pilot's premature landing flare and an inadvertent stall/mush. A contributing factor is pilot's lack of recent night experience.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 DEN08LA040Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGarniss Stol 701 · Mesilla, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an intentional low altitude maneuver due to impairment, resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB DEN08CA034Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGodwin, David P Sorrell SNJ-7 · Belen, NMthe pilot's loss of directional control during landing resulting in a ground loop.NTSB DEN08LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210K · Los Alamos, NMThe binding of the nose landing gear doors for undetermined reasons, resulting in the pilot having to make a nose gear up landing.NTSB DEN08LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Santa Fe, NMA leak in the fuel selector valve and gascolator that resulted in fuel starvation during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.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.NTSB DEN08LA006Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron Balloons Z-105 · Rio Rancho, NMthe pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to high winds resulting in the aircraft coming in contact with two houses.NTSB DEN08LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSproul 72K-TET · Rio Rancho, NMThe pilot's inadequate inflight planning/judgment, and his selection of unsuitable terrain on which to make a landing. Contributing factors in this accident were the unfavorable wind, and the pilot misjudging his airspeed.NTSB DEN08LA004Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar S-66A · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance resulting in an in-flight collision with power lines, and the ground crew's improper assistance. Contributing to this accident were the high wind, the pilot's diverted attention, low…NTSB DEN07LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Taos, NMThe unsecured B-nut fitting to the fuel return line which allowed for fuel spillage, an engine fire, and fuel exhaustion that led to the engine's subsequent failure. a factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's intentional wheels up landing in rough,…NTSB DEN07LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Silver City, NMThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter resulting in his settling with power and subsequent impact with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the trees.NTSB DEN07FA165Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Moriarty, NMthe instructor pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during aborted landing and attempted go-around which resulted in an inadvertent elevator trim stall. Contributing to the accident were the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision during the…NTSB DEN07CA161Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Santa Rosa, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.NTSB DEN07LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Hobbs, NMThe failure of the left main landing gear down lock due to overload causing the main landing gear to collapse.NTSB DEN07CA153Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportJones Challenger II · Edgewood, NMThe loss of aircraft control after encountering a dust devil.NTSB DEN07LA150Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · Tucumcari, NMthe pilot's failure to properly set the mixture prior to departing in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and degraded climb capability.NTSB DEN07LA148Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportElliott Cirrus VK30 · Watrous, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing that resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the ruptured pressurized oil line.NTSB DEN07LA145Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAdams Airborne Australia O · Taos, NMThe pilot's intentional low altitude flight in a confined area and an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors in this accident were the blind/box canyon and the aircraft's low airspeed.NTSB DEN07FA136Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportZlin Aviation s.r.o. Savage · Mosquero, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the conflicting airspeed information provided by the manufacturer, the incorrect airspeed indicator markings, and the high density…NTSB DEN07MA134Accident · 5 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBeech E90B · Ruidoso, NMFailure to maintain clearance from terrain due to spatial disorientation.NTSB DEN07CA118Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportJohnson F11C-2PJ · Deming, NMTotal failure of the top engine mount bolts and subsequent engine separation from the airframe.NTSB DEN07CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an encounter with the loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing factors were the high density altitude and the power lines.NTSB DEN07CA105Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-301T · Santa Fe, NMThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and improper in-flight decisions resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for landing.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 DEN07CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCentrair 101C · Alamogordo, NMThe pilot's inability to control the glider after encountering the downdraft causing the glider to land short of the dirt strip. Factors contributing to the accident were the downdraft and the runway marker.NTSB DEN07CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAcro Sport Acroduster II SA750 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB DEN07CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310R · Hatch, NMThe pilot's inattentiveness to the fuel flow and fuel selector valve position resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to follow proper engine failure procedures, and the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision…NTSB DEN07CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180C · Santa Fe, NMExceeding the airplane's maximum demonstrated crosswind component during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the crosswind.NTSB DEN07LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Luna, NMthe pilot's failure to activate the pitot heat while flying in the clouds and visible moisture, resulting in pitot tube contamination and the subsequent loss of air data for the primary flight display. Contributing to the accident was the icing conditions,…NTSB DEN07LA090Incident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Angel Fire, NMThe pilot's inability to maintain clearance from the snow bank. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to perform a go-around/missed approach procedure after observing snow removal equipment on the runway, the pilot's improper in-flight planning and…NTSB DEN07FA071Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23A · Holman, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude and clearance, and his improper inflight planning/decision to postpone initiating a climbing turn to avoid obstructions.NTSB DEN07FA068Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportFlight Design USA CT-SW · Albuquerque, NMThe total failure of the left main landing gear strut due to overload during the landing resulting in the loss of control and subsequent nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was the chief pilot 's inability to maintain directional control of the…NTSB DEN07CA065Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportOgden Aubrey D BD-4 · Moriarty, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.NTSB DFW07LA160Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportIngraham RV-6 · Carlsbad, NMThe pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN07LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Farmington, NMThe pilot-rated dual student's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the landing approach to avoid a stall. Also causal was the flight instructor's failure to provide adequate supervision. Factors associated with the accident are an inadvertent…NTSB DEN07CA026Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLiberty Aerospace Liberty XL-2 · Albuquerque, NMthe student pilot's improper flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in an inadvertent loss of control.NTSB DEN07LA024Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell UH-1H · Melrose, NMthe in-flight failure and separation of both tail rotor blades. Contributing factors in this accident were the check pilot interferring with the controls and his failure to relinquish control to the pilot-in-command.NTSB DEN07CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCBC · Santa Fe, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and hard landing.NTSB DEN07FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 337C · Alamogordo, NMThe pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack while landing, which resulted in a loss of control and an on ground collision with objects.NTSB DEN07LA020Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502A · Deming, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain. A contributing factor was the low airspeed.NTSB DEN07IA021Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech P35 · Los Alamos, NMthe failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout during the visual approach. A contributing factor was the failure of N5368E's pilot to communicate his intentions on the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency.NTSB DEN07CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCB · Farmington, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.NTSB DEN07CA011Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAdams A55S · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision. A contributing factor was the unfavorable wind.NTSB DEN07CA009Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Hope, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors in this accident included the sudden wind shift and high density altitude, resulting in the helicopter settling with power, and the high vegetation.NTSB DEN07FA003Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportExtra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Tucumcari, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during aerobatic flight, resulting in an inadvertent accelerated stall. Contributing factors include the low altitude for recovery from the loop and the high density altitude.