NTSB investigations, 1984, NM
180,658 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,636 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.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 82 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 88 |
| 1966 | 99 |
| 1967 | 113 |
| 1968 | 99 |
| 1969 | 85 |
| 1970 | 86 |
| 1971 | 79 |
| 1972 | 69 |
| 1973 | 73 |
| 1974 | 74 |
| 1975 | 85 |
| 1976 | 64 |
| 1977 | 89 |
| 1978 | 98 |
| 1979 | 94 |
| 1980 | 68 |
| 1981 | 78 |
| 1982 | 72 |
| 1983 | 46 |
| 1984 | 56 |
| 1985 | 63 |
| 1986 | 41 |
| 1987 | 44 |
| 1988 | 48 |
| 1989 | 36 |
| 1990 | 33 |
| 1991 | 34 |
| 1992 | 26 |
| 1993 | 28 |
| 1994 | 27 |
| 1995 | 41 |
| 1996 | 41 |
| 1997 | 42 |
| 1998 | 43 |
| 1999 | 39 |
| 2000 | 42 |
| 2001 | 36 |
| 2002 | 33 |
| 2003 | 36 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2007 | 36 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2025 | 16 |
| 2026 | 16 |
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1984
AND 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1984 AND 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 DEN85LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401A · Raton, NMAbout 2 hrs after departure, at 13,000 ft, the right eng fuel flow went to zero. The eng continued to operate INDICATING24 inches of manifold pressure. All other instruments were normal but what looked like a brown stain developed on top of the right wing…NTSB DEN85FA043Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30-160 · Albuquerque, NMThe flt was en route from forth worth, TX, to santa fe, new Mexico, when the plt decided to divert to Albuquerque. The a/c crashed while being vectored for an ILS approach to rwy 8. The plt received his instrument rating slightly more than 6 mos before the…NTSB DEN85FA034Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P206 · Wagon Mound, NMPlt received 3 wx briefings before flt and informed of possibility of diminishing conditions. Acft collided with terrain 1 1/2 mi from I-25 that goes from raton to albuquerqe. Local residents described wx at aprx time of accident as heavy snow, high winds,…NTSB DEN85FA026Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Las Vegas, NMThe pilot was carrying illegal cargo (marijuana) in N4001Q. During a low high speed pass at night over an intended landing area,the aircraft struck rising terrain. There was approximately 800 lbs of marijuana on the aircraft.NTSB DEN85FA019Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TR182RG · Milan, NMThe pilot departed farmington,NM in the early morning darkness en route to grants, NM. The airplane struck the rock face of a 8399-foot mesa at about the 8150-foot level. According to one local resident, weather at that time consisted of a low ceiling, poor…NTSB DEN85FA009Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19-3A · Pinehill, NMLeft wing failed inflight. Thunderstorms in area at time of crash. Pilot was enroute from California to new jersey, had been flying 4 hours, 18 minutes. Awake at least 7 hours. Transited 1 time zone. No record of weather briefing or flight plan filed. Pilot…NTSB DEN85LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiccard AX6W · Albuquerque, NMPlt stated he observed the wire about 3 secs before collision. Electrical short circuit severed load cables to basket, which fell to the ground, causing personnel injuries. Balloon envelope drifted away, finally coming to rest 150 mi from accident site.NTSB DEN85LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Silver City, NMThe plt stated after the accident that he was attempting to land on rwy 33. He continued to state that immediately prior to the landing flare, a 'terrific downdraft' forced the acft down on the rwy. The acft landed hard and the plt attempted a go-around. He…NTSB DEN85FA008Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 195A · Santa Fe, NMWhile en route, the transponder was inop & the plt lost radio contact with ARTCC 2 times. As he apchd the destn (Santa Fe), instructions were relayed via another acft. When asked what type apch he wanted, the plt responded, 'well if they can get me lower,…NTSB DEN85LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Las Vegas, NMThe plt stated he was on a x-country flt and after aprx 1.5 hrs, the engine started to run rough. The plt attempted to correct the roughness and when he applied the carb heat, the engine quit. The plt turned off the carb heat but power could not be restored…NTSB DEN84LA302Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Corona, NMAt 0809 hrs, plt obtained telephone weather briefing & was advised VFR flt not recommended for intended route. At 1310 hrs, plt obtained second briefing, VFR flight again not recommended, no improvement expected prior to noon of following day. At 1428 hrs plt…NTSB DEN84LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWindecker Research Eagel AC7 · Deming, NMThe acft collided with the rwy gear up after takeoff. The plt said he encountered a microburst which forced the acft to the rwy. There were reported thunderstorms in the area. The plt also said he is going to alter his takeoff proceduresto raising the landing…NTSB DEN84FA278Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Meadow Lake, NMAccording to witnesses, the plt make a x-wind apch for a landing from west to east in winds that were from the south at 10 to 12 mph. Reportedly the acft touched down with the right wing high, then the plt applied power & initiated a go-around at about…NTSB DEN84LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kirtland Afb, NMUpon touchdown a hard landing was made after which the acft bounced and became airborne. The acft contacted the rwy hard at which time the nose gear collapsed.NTSB DEN84LQA02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportLighthizer, Richard E. Lighthizer Special · Gallup, NMThe pilot/builder of this ultra-light had flown from oshkosh, WI to Gallup, NM without incident. During his attempted take-off from Gallup he allowed the acft to veer off the rwy to the left. After the acft rolled into the grasshe regained directional control…NTSB DEN84LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Los Alamos, NMThe pilot stated that he attempted a landing on rwy 27. The wind was reported to be from 090 degrees at 8 KTS. The plt stated that he touched down on the rwy and the acft skipped to the left. He applied power to go-around but determined that the airspeed was…NTSB DEN84FA251Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R172E · Farmington, NMAfter being airborne 1 hour and 10 minutes the traffic surviellance flt was cancelled. The plt transmitted to the policeunits on the ground that he would 'buzz' them as he left the area. During this pass the acft struck a high voltage transmission line 88.9…NTSB DEN84LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Albuquerque, NMPlt originally planned apch to rwy 17 but changed rwy when informed by another acft that rwy 35 was the active. Two witnesses reported winds at the time were from the east, one stating 5 to 7 mph the other stating light and variable. Plt stated apch speed of…NTSB DEN84FQA01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportDemick James A Rand KR2 · Grants, NMThe acft was landed dead stick on a black-top road after the eng lost oil press due to a large leak in an oil seal during cruise flt. During the lndg the left wg hit a sign post alongside a bridge and the wing tip plus the alieron were sheared off. The…NTSB DEN84LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConsolidated-Vultee BT-13B · Hobbs, NMAs part of a group of a confederate air force acft the flight conducted public relations flyovers at several area arpts. Due to a low ldg gear strut N63697 did not land with the other acft after the flyovers. The plt planned to have the strut repaired upon…NTSB DEN84LA243Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Santa Fe, NMThe acft bounced several times on landing following an excessively high fast approach. The plt added power to recover by aborting the landing. The plt stated the failure to use right rudder resulted in the acft veering to the left and the failure to retract…NTSB DEN84LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Los Alamos, NMThe attempted downwind takeoff was aborted but resulted in an overrun off the end of the rwy. According to the PIC the airspeed indicator was inoperative and the brakes were well worn prior to departure. With about 1000 ft of rwy remaining the abort was…NTSB DEN84LA205Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney 20E · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot fueled the aircraft with minimum fuel for the intended flight and did not recalculate consumption after a route change which extended flight. Power loss occurred about 1/4 mile from destination. The pilot attempted to glide to the rwy, but was…NTSB DEN84FA202Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Albuquerque, NMAccording to arpt personnel the plt was known to perform maintenance on his acft. The plt was not a licensed A&P. According to witnesses, the acft tookoff and climbed to aprx 200 to 250 ft and the eng quit. The acft climbed 'a little more', then made a left…NTSB DEN84LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Albuquerque, NMWhile en route, the acft's ELT suddenly activated. The plt made an unplanned landing at laguna, NM to correct the ELT problem, then he continued on to coronado arpt at Albuquerque, NM. He said this incident made him tense. After receiving radar vectors to the…NTSB DEN84LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Albuquerque, NMThe arpt had a UNICOM & 2 rwys, 17/35 & 10/28. The acft had an operable radio, but the plt did not call UNICOM. He elected to land on rwy 17 which had a x-wind from 100 degs at 20 KTS. During the apch, the plt compensated for the x-wind by lowering the left…NTSB DEN84LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Gallup, NMDuring the landing roll, the right gear collapsed & the acft veered off the rwy. An exam revealed that the right wheel ass'y had separated from the gear leg. There was evidence that the 2 lower bolts had been stripped prior to the wheel failure, either by…NTSB DEN84LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Las Cruces, NMDuring landing the acft ballooned, stalled and contacted the rwy hard enough to break off the nose gear. The plt added pwr and aborted the landing. Acft was then landed in a sandy area along the left side of the rwy where it nosed over.NTSB DEN84FA184Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Rosebud, NMThe acft ran off the gravel road used for a rwy during landing and collided with a ditch. A relative of the plt who was a witness said the acft floated 'a long time' and seemed to be flying 'too fast.' The plt also said it took longer to land than he expected…NTSB DEN84LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportScheibe Flugzeugbau Zugvogel Iiib · Taos, NMAccording to the plt, the winds increased during a flt in a mountainous area & the thermal updrafts 'broke up.' While gliding back to the arpt, he encountered sinking air & was forced to make an emergency landing on rough, sage brush covered, terrain. This…NTSB DEN84LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Belen, NMDuring the takeoff roll directional control was lost and the acft rolled off the left side of the rwy. Heavy braking was applied in order to stop short of a fence and the acft nosed over inverted. Both occupants were rated plts. Their statements were…NTSB DEN84FA161Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLet L-13 · Edgewood, NMWitnesses reported that the acft appeared to be too high, too fast, and in a crab as it approached the rwy. Over the rwy the glider was observed to roll into a right turn as the nose came up. Shortly thereafter the right wing struck 3 parked acft and collided…NTSB DEN84IA157Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA226TC · Albuquerque, NMWhen gear was lowered for landing rt main gear would not extend although persons on the ground stated the gear doors appeared open. Remedial action by the flt crew did not rectify the situation and a gear up landing was performed. When acft was raised from…NTSB DEN84IA152Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Dulce, NMThe plt reported that the arpt was in a valley surrounded by mountains & the elevation was about 6800 ft. with the wind out of the northwest, rwy 33 was the most favorable for the takeoff. There was a ridge about 1/2 mi north of the arpt making it necessary…NTSB DEN84FA144Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B23 · Ruidoso, NMThe pilot stated that upon landing a gust of wind blew the aircraft off the runway center and he initiated a go-around. Witnesses stated the aircraft climbed to approximately 200 to 300 ft and started a left turn. Engine power appeared to be minimal. As the…NTSB DEN84FA143Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Farmington, NMFuel exhaustion occurred in normal cruise flt after plt determined consumption precluded reaching destination and requested emergency straight-in to nearest airport. Forced landing executed on highway, wing struck a parked, occupied vehicle. Plt accustomed to…NTSB DEN84LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-375 · Albuquerque, NMThe acft had recently been sold & was being ferried to the buyer in Oklahoma. After a refueling stop at the coronado arpt, the plt took off & proceeded northeast to avoid rotor clouds associated with the sandia mountains about 8 mi east of Albuquerque, NM.…NTSB DEN84FA137Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Reserve, NMThe acft collided with trees shortly after takeoff. The acft, according to the plt, reached about 500 ft AGL when the airspeed dropped and the acft stalled into trees. Later the density alt was figured to be 9091 ft. this was over 2000 fthigher than the…NTSB DEN84LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Dulce, NMThe plt was crossing a mountain ridge at 250 feet when a downdraft was encountered on the downwind side of the ridge. The plt then banked and returned to the upwind slope but still was unable to maintain altitude. The acft collided with trees and stabilizer…NTSB DEN84LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Ruidoso, NMThe plt stated that a combination of high ground speed, turbulence and a downdraft caused the aircraft the rwy. The plt said he thought it better to land as he did than to attempt a go-around because of high terrain to the north.NTSB DEN84LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Farmington, NMWhile taxiing after landing, the acft was in a left turn when the right main gear collapsed. The plt reported that all 3 gear indicated down & lock, both before & after the mishap. An exam of the right main gear actuator, pn 9910136-4, revealed that…NTSB DEN84LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Farmington, NMWhile climbing, there was a heavy smell of fuel. At aprx 150 ft AGL on a precautionary landing, the eng quit. The helicopter impacted hard, collapsing the skids, & the main rotor blades sheared of the tail boom. During an investigation, the fuel hose b-nut…NTSB DEN84LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Gallup, NMThe plt was ferrying his recently purchased acft. During the takeoff, the acft rose momentarily, then settled back to the rwy. The plt said he then had a directional control problem and the acft went off the left side of the rwy. He blamed the rise and fall…NTSB DEN84LA120Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream 500 Commander · Los Lunas, NMA non-rated person stole the aerocommander, added 10 gallons of fuel to the empty tanks took off and both engines failed. The acft landed on hwy 85, the gear collapsed on landing and the acft came to rest in a ditch. Post accident investigation revealed only…NTSB DEN84LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Las Vegas, NMWhile enroute, the plt elected to land at Las Vegas, NM & check on his destination wx. He called the fss when the acft was about 30 mi south of Las Vegas & was advised that the wind at Las Vegas was from 230 deg at 20 KTS. He said he experienced severe…NTSB DEN84FA223Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310H · Questa, NMThe acft collided with rising terrain at the 12500 ft level. The summit was about 200 ft above the crash site. A friend of the plt was interviewed by the iic from NTSB. This friend was the host of the 3 accident victims for the weekend at his gunnison ranch.…NTSB DEN84LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Deming, NMThe plt took off with full fuel tanks & used fuel from the main tanks until they were aprx 1/2 full. He then switched to the tip tanks & used fuel from them until they emptied. Judging from a previous flt, he knew the l tip tank would empty aprx 8 min before…NTSB DEN84LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Carlsbad, NMThe student plt made a forced landing and the acft nosed over on soft terrain after the engine quit during the last leg of a x-country. The plt said he had not visually checked the fuel tanks during pre-flight. An examination of the acft after the accident…NTSB DEN84LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA26AT · Ruidoso, NMThe acft landed with the gear retracted. The plt reported that 'due to moderate low level turbulence, the landing gear handle did not reach the full down position.' He stated that his passenger was sick due to turbulence.NTSB DEN84LA096Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven Rally RX7 · Albuquerque, NMThe student plt aboard the balloon suffered a broken leg during a landing. She had been briefed on the proper stance forlanding and the instructor thought she was in the proper position but later found out that the students left leg was broken above the…