# NTSB investigations: Nose over/nose down

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB WPR23LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA151.md): Lowe Bruce Skystr Ktfx IV-1200 · Susanville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 5, 2023 · N1641E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s braking technique during an off airport precautionary landing on unforeseen soft terrain, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC23LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA028.md): Maule M-5-235C · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 4, 2023 · N5644W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to execute a go-around maneuver while landing with excess airspeed into a short strip, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN23LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA132.md): Maule M-7-235B · Hotchkiss, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 13, 2023 · N235TT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during landing rollout on a snow-covered, turf airstrip.
- [NTSB WPR23LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA139.md): Fiedler Mark R PA-18 Replica · Sandy Valley, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 12, 2023 · N127MF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an off airport precautionary landing on soft soil, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC23LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA017.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2022 · N3861P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a nose over after the main landing gear wheels broke through deep snow on the snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB ERA23LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA012.md): Maule MX-7-160 · Northville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2022 · N41510 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to depart from an area of wet sand, which resulted in a nose over during the attempted takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN23LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA008.md): Cessna 150 · Iola, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 6, 2022 · N18158 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing.
- [NTSB ANC23FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23FA001.md): Cessna A185F · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 6, 2022 · N217C · No damage
  > The improperly maintained floats, which allowed water to fill the front compartments and resulted in the airplane nosing over during taxi. Contributing to the fatal injury of the pilot was the improperly secured cargo, which prevented the pilot from egressing…
- [NTSB WPR22LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA365.md): Mary Alexander JA30 Superstol · Groveland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 1, 2022 · N119AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of brake during an attempt to avoid wildlife while taxing resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC22LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA081.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Chignik Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2022 · N4144E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during taxi in gusty conditions, which resulted in a nose-over and substantial damage to the rudder and wings.
- [NTSB ANC22LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA079.md): Piper PA-12 · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2022 · N92740 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper application of the brakes, which resulted in a nose-over and substantial damage to the rudder and wings.
- [NTSB ANC22LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA077.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 16, 2022 · N2340S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent application of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over and substantial damage to the rudder and wings.
- [NTSB ERA22LA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA423.md): Kumhyr David B Vans RV-8A · Elberta, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 14, 2022 · N955DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over during landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA422.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Galena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 7, 2022 · N590DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN22LA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA393.md): Boeing B75N1 · Harvard, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 24, 2022 · N66417 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during take-off, which resulted in a collision with crop and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA373.md): Cessna 180C · Cantwell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 4, 2022 · N9211T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll that resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC22LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA061.md): Maule M-4-210 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 26, 2022 · N4743T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC22LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA058.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2022 · N14LD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive use of brakes which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC22LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA043.md): Pepperd Greg J Caribou Cruiser · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2022 · N907GP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's overapplication of brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA22LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA245.md): Van Lehn Hatz Classic · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2022 · N85EX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent application of the brakes during the landing roll which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC22LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA037.md): Cessna A185E · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2022 · N1694M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR22LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA178.md): Cessna 140 · Estancia, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2022 · N76190 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land on an unsuitable surface which resulted in his loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB ERA22LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA184.md): Piper J3C-65 · Bald Head Island, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 10, 2022 · N4693S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during landing on a soft surface.
- [NTSB CEN22LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA142.md): Cessna 140 · Kokomo, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 28, 2022 · N72831 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to perform the takeoff on the soft, wet, turf runway, with the tailwheel equipped airplane, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA22LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA128.md): Stinson 108 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 16, 2022 · N6493 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s incorrect tail wheel takeoff procedure, and the flight instructor’s lack of remedial action, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR22LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA074.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Jordan Valley, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 1, 2022 · N58BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to takeoff on remote snow covered terrain which, resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR22LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA071.md): Cessna 150C · Johnsondale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 30, 2021 · N7801Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing on a snow-covered unimproved runway.
- [NTSB CEN22LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA079.md): Luscombe 8A · Ellinwood, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2021 · N1616K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC22LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA006.md): Cub Crafters CC-18-180 · Yukon Charlie River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 9, 2021 · N413CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA22LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA012.md): Luscombe 8A · Winchester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2021 · N4581M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s misapplication of brakes during the landing roll which resulted in a nose-over event and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN22LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA005.md): Piper PA-18-105 Special · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 5, 2021 · N7117K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper application of brakes during landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA038.md): Aviat A-1C 200 · Riverhead, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2021 · N199B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during landing which resulted in a noseover and substantial damage.
- [NTSB WPR21LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA356.md): Kitfox S7 · Hooper, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2021 · N696CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive brake pressure which resulted in the airplane nosing over and coming to rest inverted.
- [NTSB ANC21LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA091.md): Champion 7GCBC · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2021 · N6357N · Substantial damage
  > The pilots over application of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA21LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA375.md): American Legend AL3 · Andover Township, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 14, 2021 · N948FS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's excessive asymmetrical application of the brakes, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC21LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA088.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2021 · N7MY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and nose over.
- [NTSB ERA21LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA299.md): Vans RV6 · Ocracoke, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 25, 2021 · N464DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around during the unstabilized approach, which resulted in the airplane landing too far down the runway, and a subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA21LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA294.md): Turbine Cubs Of Wyoming PA-18 Super CUB · Dinwiddie, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 19, 2021 · N507TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control while taxiing on soft ground, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC21LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA060.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2021 · N99640 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s use of excessive braking which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC21LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA059.md): Cessna 170 · Rampart, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 11, 2021 · N2583C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC21LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA052.md): Champion 7GCBC · Palmer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2021 · N5213X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC21LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA054.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2021 · N8996Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive use of brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and the gusty tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC21LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA045.md): Cessna A185F · Chandalar Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 6, 2021 · N85DT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s over application of the brakes, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR21LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA206.md): Cessna 170A · Mesquite, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 23, 2021 · N9557A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nosed over.
- [NTSB GAA21WA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA155.md): Cessna 172 · Finca El Estanco – Municipio de Tenjo, Cundinamrca, Colombia · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 16, 2021 · HK4418G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR21LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA196.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Wallowa, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2021 · N101BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll after experiencing a tailwind gust which required excessive braking and resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ANC21LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA039.md): Piper PA-12 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2021 · N92793 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of the airplane’s wheel brakes while landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC21LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA034.md): Cessna 140 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 25, 2021 · N1685V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and his excessive braking which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN21LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA156.md): Cessna 170 · Poplar Bluff, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 9, 2021 · N9515A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to make a precautionary landing in a field that contained soft terrain, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to fly without a printed VFR sectional chart to identify the…
- [NTSB WPR21LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA096.md): Heckel Super Sportsman · Spotted Bear, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 24, 2021 · N55BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll on an unimproved snow-covered runway which resulted in a nose-over.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '096')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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