3-Dec-2021
Crashed during low level cattle operations on a ranch. FAA report “unknown” injury level to the pilot, the only person on board. Noted that the same owner had a fatal Robinson R22 accident on 04-Dec-98 – see NTSB DEN99FA024... Read more
26-Oct-2020
The helicopter sustained substantial damage and the sole occupant pilot was seriously injured.... Read more
29-Sep-2018
Heavy landing with some forward momentum, then pitched up on the front of its skids, slid forward, then down a slope, moving round as it did, but still ending on its skids (see video) Aircraft operated by Trans Aero, part of Roberts Aircraft – and operated under “Trans Aero Medevac” titles from a base at... Read more
3-May-2017
FAA report no injuries in force landing, damage to helicopter “unknown”... Read more
17-Oct-2014
Dynamic rollover on take-off... Read more
26-Sep-2014
Force landing after power loss... Read more
17-Jul-2014
Night EMS flight flying from Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe to Tucumcari. All three on board killed. No patient being carried at the time... Read more
27-Jun-2014
Landed heavily causing damage. 2 of 4 POB to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries... Read more
9-Apr-2014
Crashed on hospital roof just off the helipad. 3 POB with pilot reported injured by local press. No patient on board. UNM later issued this video of the accident from CCTV cameras... Read more
21-Oct-2013
Precautionary landing beside road after warning light illumination. Helicopter required maintenance support before being flown out... Read more
7-Sep-2013
Helicopter in open field on its side, substantial damage. 2 POB not injured. “The pilot in command made an abrupt turn to avoid a massive bird strike” and was “unable to recover complete control of the helicopter before it struck terrain,” said IDOT spokeswoman Paris Ervin in this report. Pilot was Steve Young, bureau chief... Read more
31-Aug-2013
Hit powerlines and crashed, killing all three on board. The victims were identified as William Brownfield, 61, of Caballo, Duane Zietlow, 78, of Elephant Butte and the pilot, Ebenezer Priebe, 34, of Tucson, Ariz. [and before anyone asks, “Truth or Consequences” is indeed a town name]... Read more
26-Aug-2013
Descended into powerlines in high density altitude with 4 POB... Read more
14-Mar-2013
Aircraft landed on its skids but tail boom severed (by main blades?) see photo.... Read more
11-Feb-2013
Substantially damaged in force landing – helicopter ended up on its side. Aerowest Helicopters operating for New Mexico Dept of of Game and Fish. All three occupants injured – one Game & Fish officer, one veterinarian and the helicopter pilot reported minor injuries.... Read more
10-Jun-2012
Shortly after departure from Doña Ana County Airport at Santa Teresa, New Mexico. “Officials say strong winds could be to blame.” 3POB... Read more
10-May-2012
Unknown circumstances led to landing on Mount Taylor where pilot activated the ELT and both occupants walked away to raise the alarm. Pilot Jareb Mirczak of Nevada and passenger Sean Mossing of Carson City. Level of damage not clear, although State Police report refers to “wreckage”... Read more
27-Apr-2011
News footage shows the UH-1N crashed near a ridgeline on Hidden Mountain. While the tail appeared to be intact, fire destroyed the rest of the craft. 4 POB all rescued OK... Read more
10-Jul-2010
Given the helicopter is registered to Santa Rosa CA, the HeliHub.com team believes the FAA prelim report may be incorrect listing the state as NM... Read more
10-Jun-2009
10-Jun-09 N606SP AgustaWestland A109E Santa Fe, US-New Mexico... Read more
