NTSB investigations, 2001, NM
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 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\") = 2001
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") = 2001 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 FTW02LA059Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron Balloons Z-90 · Mcintosh, NMinadvertent flight into adverse (high wind) weather conditions, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the high wind weather condition.NTSB FTW02LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-90-E90 · Santa Rosa, NMThe pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll which resulting in the collapse of all 3 landing gears.NTSB FTW02LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEiriavion PIK 20D · Alamogordo, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude and clearance with small trees during a precautionary landing.NTSB FTW02LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Crownpoint, NMThe safety pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing factors were the safety pilot's lack of experience flying from the right seat and the improper retraction of the flaps during the attempted go-around.NTSB FTW02LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Redrock, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain and high density altitude.NTSB FTW02LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron Balloon A-210 · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's excessive descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the high wind conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the landing.NTSB FTW02LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Farmington, NMThe failure of the nose gear actuator retract arm due to fatigue.NTSB FTW02FA017Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350B2 · Roswell, NMThe seizing of the cyclic control for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of altitude for the pilot to regain control of the helicopter.NTSB FTW02LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThunder and Colt AX8-90 · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the obstacles during landing. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.NTSB FTW02LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar Raven S57-A · Albuquerque, NMinadvertent flight into adverse (high wind) weather conditions, which resulted in an inflight collision with objects while landing. A contributing factor was the high wind weather condition.NTSB FTW02LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RXS-8 · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a power line during landing. A contributing factor was the high wind during the landing.NTSB FTW02LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar International S81A · Albuquerque, NMthe selection of an unsuitable landing area by the pilot. A contributing factor was the high wind during the landing.NTSB FTW02LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron 105 · Albuquerque, NMTher pilot's delay to compensate for changing weather conditions in-flight. Contributing factors were the high winds and an inaccurate weather forcast.NTSB FTW02LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHamilton Genesis · Grants, NMthe loose throttle cable resulting in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to perform the required yearly condition inspection prior to flight and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DEN01LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Deming, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the gusting crosswind weather condition.NTSB DEN01FA152Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-5 · Raton, NMa nonmechanical total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while performing an aerobatic maneuver, and an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the insuffieient altitude to effect a safe recovery.NTSB DEN01LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Tucumcari, NMfailure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the unsuccessful low altitude flight maneuver, and the high density altitude weather conditions.NTSB DEN01LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MT-7-235 · Las Cruces, NMThe pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing. Contributing factors include his misjudgment of the flare and his lack of total experience in make and model.NTSB DEN01LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Farmington, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the powerline while descending for an emergency landing. A contributing factor was the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB DEN01LA116Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron Balloons N-210 · Rio Rancho, NMthe pilot's inadvertent weather encounter with wind shear, and the resulting inability to maintain the proper landing descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the high wind weather condition.NTSB DEN01FA113Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-20 · Cerrillos, NMthe pilot's loss of aircraft control inflight for reasons undetermined. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate transition/upgrade training and his total lack of experience in aircraft make/model.NTSB DEN01LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's diminished visual lookout, resulting in the wire strike. Contributing factors were the total mechanical failure of the cylinder, dusk, and the power transmission line.NTSB DEN01FA105Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Nimbus-3DM · Alamogordo, NMThe flight crew's inadequate in-flight planning to fly over the mesa with insufficient altitude. A contributing factor was the downdraft weather conditionNTSB DEN01FA098Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech King Air B90 · San Jon, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to his incapacitation for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin to the ground.NTSB DEN01LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal report1977 Colfer-Chan Steen Skybolt · Gallup, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Contributing factors were gusting crosswinds and the pilots's lack of experience in aircraft make and model.NTSB DEN01TA095Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Conchas, NMthe pilot's misjudgment of the flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, the pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat, and his inattention to the carburetor air temperature gauge.NTSB DEN01LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S55A · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout during approach. A contributing factor was the power lines.NTSB DEN01LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca BL17-30 · Columbus, NMThe impact with terrain following an inadvertent stall/mush by the pilot during a go-around. A contributing factor was a dust devil.NTSB DEN01LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 1731A · Hobbs, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during flare/landing.NTSB DEN01LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFox Pegazair 100 · Angel Fire, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A contributing factors was the gusty crosswind condition.NTSB DEN01LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Las Vegas, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Factors were weather evaluation by the pilot and rough terrain off the side of the runway.NTSB DEN01LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell UH-1H · Zuni, NMa hard landing due to the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during autorotation/flare. A factor was the total loss of engine power due to mechanical failure.NTSB FTW01LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Clovis, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during take off roll resulting in a ground loop. A contributing factor was the crosswind.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 DEN01LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Clovis, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in the subsequent swerve of the airplane. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience in make and model and his diverted attention while attempting to adjust the trim.NTSB DEN01LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V-35A · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's inattention during night taxiing, which resulted in his airplane impacting a parked airplane.