NTSB investigations, 1989, NM
180,641 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,620 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\") = 1989
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") = 1989 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 DEN90LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Tularosa, NMThe pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to see and avoid the road sign during the precautionary landing. The adverse weather was a realted factor.NTSB DEN90FA030Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F-90 · Lincoln, NMLoss of control due to pilot disorientation while conducting a non precision instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument and multiengine experience, and the existing adverse weather.NTSB DEN90TL#01Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportPiper PA-18-150 · Alamagordo, NMNTSB DEN90FA013Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Penasco, NMImproper inflight planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude over mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot to obtain (and/or understand) wind aloft information, his lack of…NTSB DEN90LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Albuquerque, NMImproper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft, his failure to use the recommended flap extension, his failure to maintain an airspeed above the automatic gear extension speed…NTSB DEN90LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThunder and Colt Clown · Albuquerque, NMStructural failure of the balloon envelope as a result of the manufacturer's quality control oversight.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 DEN90LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RX-8 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area (terrain) for landing. The static cable & power line were considered to be related factors.NTSB DEN90LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAdams A55 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the existing wind conditions. Contributing factor(s) was: trees and power lines in the landing area.NTSB DEN89LA223Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Carlsbad, NMThe pilot failed to refuel the airplane in a timely manner which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB DEN89LA214Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Winston, NMDeteriorated carburetor float. Factors related to the accident were: high density altitude and the terrain conditions in the emergency landing area.NTSB DEN89LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Sunland Park, NMUndetermined. A factor related to the accident was the crop in the emergency landing area.NTSB DEN89LA194Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Santa Fe, NMImproper use of the mixture control by the pilot during takeoff which resulted in fuel starvation. Rough/uneven terrain contributed to the aircraft damage.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.NTSB DEN89LA187Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Ruidoso, NMThe pilot's improper use of the mixture control and carburetor heat during a takeoff in high density altitude conditions. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB DEN89DQA02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCloud MA-5 Charger · Vaughn, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in the aircraft entering a stall/mush at too low an altitude to permit recovery. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB DEN89LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Cimarron, NMFailure of the pilot to properly plan his flight. He failed to take into account the changable winds and the high density altitude that existed at the airstrip when he attempted to takeoff. A proper climb rate was not possible and theaircraft stalled/mushed…NTSB DEN89LA161Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven RX-7 · Albuquerque, NMInadequate visual lookout by the pilot. Contributing to the accident were the power lines.NTSB DEN89LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-2 · Tierra Amarilla, NMThe failure of the pilot to maintain rotor RPM during the premature lift-off which resulted in a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude conditions, and unsuitable terrain.NTSB DEN89FA152Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E33 · Angel Fire, NMImproper planning/decision by the pilot, his premature rotation for takeoff and subsequent failure to obtain or maintain sufficient speed to climb, and his failure to abort the takeoff (while there was sufficient rwy remaining). Contributing factors were: the…NTSB DEN89LA145Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S77A · Rio Rancho, NMA hard landing due to the pilots failure to accurately evaluate the weather conditions along with a delay in making a precautionary landing. Factors contributing to the accident were high winds and wind shear along with rough/uneven terrain.NTSB DEN89LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeauchesne/Wells Glasair TD · Moriarity, NMImproper installation of the propeller which resulted in severe vibration and failure of the propeller mounting bolts, & the separation of the propeller from the aircraft. Rough/uneven desert terrain contributed to the accident.NTSB DEN89LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Las Cruces, NMFailure of the left main landing gear trunnion. A contributing factor was: inadequate inspection procedure in Piper service bulletin #787A.NTSB DEN89LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Angel Fire, NMThe pilot's failure to properly evaluate the existing weather conditions and the subsequent takeoff into adverse conditions which degraded the airplane's climb capability. The pilot performed an intentional gear up landing.NTSB DEN89DQA01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMccoy BD-5 · Farmington, NMThe malfunction of the aircraft electrical system due to a faulty circuit breaker. The subsequent failure of the electrical system resulted in failure of the engine ignition system and loss of engine power.NTSB DEN89LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Regina, NMThe pilot's poorly planned approach and disregard of the helicopters performance data. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude conditions which existed at the time of the accident.NTSB DEN89LA116Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Deming, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run, resulting in a loss of control and collision with the terrain. The lack of experience in this type of aircraft is considered to be a factor.NTSB DEN89LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Albuquerque, NMInadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot, resulting in a loss of control during landing roll. Variable and gusting winds are considered a contributing factor.NTSB DEN89LA102Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Los Lunas, NMInadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exaustion from an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: false fuel quantity indication, hard landing by the pilot, and uneven terrain conditions.NTSB DEN89FA093Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's improper use of flaps during takeoff which resulted in inadequate airspeed, a stall, and loss of control.NTSB DEN89LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Angel Fire, NMInadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. The adverse wind conditions and snowbank were related factors.NTSB DEN89LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Las Cruces, NMThe loss of right engine power for undetermined reason(s), and the failure of the instructor pilot to feather the right engine. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the left main gear locking mechanism to engage and the unprepared (rough/uneven)…NTSB DEN89LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Farmington, NMImproper use of brakes which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.NTSB DEN89FA061Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Albuquerque, NMEngine stoppage from fuel starvation which resulted from the pilot's failure to select the fullest tank for takeoff. In addition the pilot attempted to return to the airport during the forced landing and inadvertently stalled the aircraft during the…NTSB DEN89LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBumgartner/Hirt Steen Skybolt · Quemado, NMFailure of the pilot to select a suitable landing strip/area. Factors related to the accident were: high terrain and low ceiling along the route of flight, haze, and the soft condition of the selected landing strip.NTSB DEN89LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 19 · Santa Fe, NMThe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.