Los Altos Golf Course reopens after fatal plane crash

The course was closed for a week following the incident near Eubank and I-40.

Mar. 9, 2026 at 6:07pm

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The Los Altos Golf Course in Albuquerque, New Mexico has reopened after a single-engine Cessna 400 Corvalis TT plane crashed on the grounds last week, resulting in the death of one person and leaving another critically injured. The cause of the accident remains under investigation by New Mexico State Police and the FAA.

Why it matters

The crash at the popular public golf course raised concerns about air safety and emergency landing procedures in the Albuquerque area. The reopening of the course is an important milestone for the community as it recovers from the tragic incident.

The details

On Friday, officials said the small plane attempted an emergency landing at the golf course near Eubank and I-40, but crashed instead. The deceased victim was identified as 63-year-old Deborah Rhinesmith of Wichita, Kansas, while another person on board was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

  • The plane crash occurred last week on an unspecified date.
  • The Los Altos Golf Course reopened on Friday, March 9, 2026.

The players

New Mexico State Police

The lead investigative agency for the plane crash, working alongside the FAA.

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Assisting New Mexico State Police in the investigation of the plane crash.

Deborah Rhinesmith

A 63-year-old woman from Wichita, Kansas who died in the plane crash.

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What’s next

New Mexico State Police and the FAA will continue their investigation into the cause of the plane crash.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the importance of air safety and emergency landing procedures, as well as the resilience of the Albuquerque community in recovering from such events.