# 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 ANC12LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA061.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Bettles, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2012 · N63562 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly judge the airplane’s distance and altitude from the landing location during the final approach, which resulted in an undershoot and a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN12CA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA394.md): Boeing B75N1 · Fredricksburg, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2012 · N50082 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive brake application, leading to a noseover during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delay in lowering the tail after landing.
- [NTSB ANC12CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA044.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8F · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2012 · N9906C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent and excessive application of brake pressure during landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA12CA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA339.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2012 · N86917 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent application of the wheel brakes immediately after landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ERA12CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA278.md): Piper PA-18A · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2012 · N12003 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate assembly of the brakes, which caused them to lock during the landing roll when the airplane transitioned from asphalt to turf, resulting in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB CEN12LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA209.md): Walling Vans RV-3 · Larchwood, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2012 · N34WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA207.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Crowley, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2012 · N6143D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR12CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA148.md): Stinson 108-1 · Coolin, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2012 · N97032 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land on a snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB ANC12CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA023.md): Cessna 182A · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 20, 2012 · N6147B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent landing on a frozen lake in dark night conditions.
- [NTSB ANC12CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA020.md): Helio H-295 · Old Minto, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2012 · N713C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB WPR12CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA060.md): Cessna 182C · Lowman, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 10, 2011 · N800YD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the runway surface firmness, which resulted in a nose-over during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN12LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA087.md): Aviat A-1B · Gainesville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2011 · N252U · Substantial damage
  > The right main gear tire contacting the brake caliper, which resulted in an uncommanded brake effect on the wheel.
- [NTSB WPR12CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA041.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Ashton, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2011 · N131PM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s poor decision-making when he decided to land on a snowy grass airstrip, which resulted in an encounter with deep snow during the landing roll and a subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA12CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA047.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Dyersburg, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2011 · N27295 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent excessive braking during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC12CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA004.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2011 · N11668 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA044.md): Aviat A-1 · Wolverton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2011 · N93HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent excessive braking during the landing roll due to momentary pain.
- [NTSB WPR12CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA007.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2011 · N502GL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive brake application during landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA003.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2011 · N90805 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC11TA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11TA109.md): Cub Crafters CC18-180 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 26, 2011 · N907CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR11CA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA449.md): Cessna 172M · Wendover, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2011 · N9197H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC11LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA100.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Galena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2011 · N2694P · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11CA670](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA670.md): Cessna 140 · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2011 · N76521 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA408.md): Cessna 140 · Kent, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2011 · N2719N · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadvertent application of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ANC11CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA083.md): Cessna 180A · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2011 · N26CZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off in a variable wind, resulting in a shallow climb and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN11LA579](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA579.md): Cessna 180 · Stillwater, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2011 · N3316D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's on-ground loss of control during the landing roll upon encountering a sudden wind shift and gust.
- [NTSB WPR11LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA384.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Oakesdale, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2011 · N6628Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land with a high tailwind, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC11CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA078.md): Piper PA-11 · Chenga Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2011 · N78635 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA11CA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA432.md): Mcfarland WM H Rans S6S · Huntington, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2011 · N434WM · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain proper pitch control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was both pilots' inexperience in the airplane make/model.
- [NTSB WPR11CA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA447.md): Cessna 120 · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2011 · N1705N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive brake application while landing on rough terrain.
- [NTSB ANC11CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA066.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Kantishna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2011 · N5043N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate decision to make contact with an unsuitable landing surface, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR11LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA318.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Frazier Park, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2011 · N4901Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s geographic disorientation, which resulted in an off-airport precautionary landing in soft terrain and a subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB CEN11CA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA435.md): Piper PA-16 · Huntington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2011 · N5985H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of brakes which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR11LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA284.md): Cessna 172S · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2011 · N222MF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the landing approach over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ANC11CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA054.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Nikiski, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2011 · N6248R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of brakes during landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA358.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Linwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2011 · N87020 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper brake application during the landing roll which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC11CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA051.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2011 · N9314D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing site, resulting in a nose over during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR11CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA249.md): Rusk Smith Super Cub · Heron, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2011 · N316BR · Substantial damage
  > The floatplane's collision with a submerged object during a water landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA363.md): CubCrafters CC11-160 · Goldthwaite, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2011 · N844ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with a berm during the landing roll, resulting in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ERA11CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA281.md): Luscombe 8E · Apex, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2011 · N1902K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive application of the brakes, which caused the airplane to nose over.
- [NTSB WPR11LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA211.md): Cessna 172 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2011 · N4072F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA11CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA256.md): Vans RV8 · Locust Grove, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2011 · N190GE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN11CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA298.md): Aviat A-1C-180 · Greensburg, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2011 · N18WY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on the grass which contained standing water. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ERA11CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA250.md): Aviat A-1B · Burgaw, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2011 · N555XP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent application of brakes during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ANC11CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA023.md): Piper PA-22/20 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2011 · N8842D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a soft, slushy runway for landing, resulting in a noseover.
- [NTSB WPR11LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA187.md): Zenith 701 · El Centro, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2011 · N128CF · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff due to oil starvation because of the failure of the No. 2 oil pump drive coupling.
- [NTSB ANC11CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA020.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Beluga Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N3573P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain, resulting in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ANC11CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA017.md): Champion 7GCBC · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2011 · N5160X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing site, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR11LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA154.md): Cessna 210 · Pahrump, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2011 · N9400T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown and his improper decision to abort a gear-up landing following a propeller strike.
- [NTSB ANC11CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA014.md): Cessna 172R · Montana Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2011 · N447AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recognize that he was landing at the wrong airstrip on a snow-covered and unplowed runway, resulting in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB WPR11CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA148.md): Cessna A150M · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2011 · N7951V · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft's encounter with deep snow during the landing roll out. Contributing to the accident was the airport manager's failure to update the AWOS recording to reflect the closure of the runway due to snow.

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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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