NTSB investigations, 1995, 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.
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\") = 1995
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") = 1995 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 FTW96FA075Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 112 · Carlsbad, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the pilot's lack of total actual instrument weather time and the clouds.NTSB FTW96LA059Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThunder and Colt AX9-140 · Gallup, NMthe high winds and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB FTW96LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Santa Fe, NMLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW96LA055Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RX8 · Rio Rancho, NMThe pilot's improper planning/decision. A factor relating to the accident was: the high wind condition.NTSB FTW96LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Estancia, NMimproper maintenance and inspection of the engine, ingestion of an air intake bypass door into the engine intake, detonation (or preignition), and failure of the #1 and #2 piston and connecting rod assemblies. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack…NTSB FTW96TA021Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech 95 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's improper inflight decision to make a landing on an unlit runway and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors were the inoperative runway lights, bright lights from surrounding areas, and the pilot's attention being…NTSB FTW96LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RX 8 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision. The variable wind condition was a related factor.NTSB FTW96LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195A · Taos, NMseparation of the left main gear wheel as a result of improper maintenance.NTSB FTW95LA403Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195 · Moriarty, NMthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB FTW95LA382Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB FTW95LA365Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFunk, D.D. B-85C · Grants, NMa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA336Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Cannon Afb, NMThe inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's premature retraction of the flaps.NTSB FTW95LA325Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS-3-17 · Sandia Park, NMThe pilot's improper evaluation of the developing thunderstorm activity. Factors were the weather and the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.NTSB FTW95LA324Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Raton, NMThe pilot's inadvertent activation of the flaps. Factors in the accident were the weather conditions and the dark night.NTSB FTW95LA326Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlasflugel Standard Libelle · Red River, NMThe pilot's lack of compensation for the tailwind and his ensuing failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors were the lack of thermal lift and the tailwind.NTSB FTW95LA309Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-6 · Belen, NMThe parachutist's failure to follow procedures on exiting the aircraft. A factor was the parachutist's incapacitation due to hitting his head on the doorway floor.NTSB FTW95LA298Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBradley Dragonfly · Silver City, NMPilot incapacitation due to a heart attack.NTSB FTW95LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Farmington, NMThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing, which resulted in her failure to maintain proper runway alignment. The gusty crosswind was a related factor.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 FTW95LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Farmington, NMThe pilot's failure to verify the fuel tank selector position and the resultant fuel starvation induced power loss.NTSB FTW95LA260Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Mimbres, NMInadequate preflight planning and the selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff by the pilot-in-command.NTSB FTW95FA238Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSmith LONG-EZ · Cloudcroft, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees. Factors were the pilot exceeded the allowable maximum gross weight of the airplane, the rising terrain, and high density altitude.NTSB FTW95LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Farmington, NMFailure by the pilot to maintain directional control.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 FTW95TA218Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna R172K · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's improper compensation for crosswind conditions. Factors were the crosswind, the proper touchdown point not attained, and the pilot not aborting the landing.NTSB FTW95LA174Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Estancia, NMThe loss of engine power due to exhaust valve separation resulting from inadequate maintenance. A factor was the dark night and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Tijeras, NMFuel starvation due to foreign material partially blocking the fuel screen, and the pilot's failure to switch fuel tanks. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195A · Albuquerque, NMA partial failure of the airplane brake system (left brake). A factor was the right quartering tailwind.NTSB FTW95LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportI.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Edgewood, NMThe flight's encounter with a downdraft. The lack of a suitable landing area was a factor.NTSB FTW95LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Santa Fe, NMWorn landing gear assembly due to inadequate maintenance by maintenance personnel and delayed maintenance by operators.NTSB FTW95FA130Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · El Prado, NMThe pilot's decision to continue flight into known adverse weather conditions and the ensuing inadvertent stall due to airframe ice. Factors were the weather conditions.NTSB FTW95LA131Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Carlsbad, NMFuel exhaustion engine power loss due to a leak in the fuel system. Factors were dark night conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Santa Fe, NMThe pilot's delayed landing flare and the improper bounced landing recovery.NTSB FTW95LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 60 · Santa Rosa, NMThe failure of the right engine's turbocharger resulting in oil starvation and subsequent failure of the #5 connecting rod which penetrated the crankcase, and the failure of the left engine's turbocharger resulting in the loss of power on both engines.…NTSB FTW95LA109Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112B · Coyote, NMWater contamination of the fuel from an unknown source. A factor related to the accident was: lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB LAX95IA086Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-300 · Albuquerque, NMmaintenance personnel inadvertently overservicing the left main landing gear strut with nitrogen that, during rotation with the aircraft weight on the strut reduced, gave the pilots a rolling sensation to the right.NTSB FTW95LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Placitas, NMThe pilot operated beyond the climb capability of the helicopter, resulting in inadequate altitude and terrain clearance over mountainous rising terrain. A factor was turbulence.NTSB FTW95FA082Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A60 · Hurley, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a single engine approach resulting in an inadvertent stall. Factors were a fatigue separation of a shaft in the left engine turbocharger due to use of a Federal Aviation Administration approved overhaul…NTSB FTW95LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Torreon, NMThe pilot's failure to attain proper liftoff speed resulting in an inadvertent stall and the failure to remove frost from the wing. A factor was fatigue.NTSB FTW95LA077Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot did not align the aircraft with the runway. Factors were the dusk light conditions and the pilot's failure to activate the pilot controlled runway lights.