# 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 CEN11CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA203.md): Cessna 195A · Hannibal, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 24, 2011 · N9325A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control during landing due to seized main landing gear wheels, which caused the airplane to nose over.
- [NTSB ANC11CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA013.md): Piper PA-18 · Sterling, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2011 · N623MP · Substantial damage
  > The airplane owner improper fabrication of a fuel line, and subsequent inadequate inspection by an aviation mechanic, resulting in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR11CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA132.md): Cessna 170A · Baker Lake, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2011 · N9768A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with soft terrain during an attempted takeoff from a dry lake bed.
- [NTSB WPR11CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA128.md): Schweizer G-164B · Buttonwillow, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2011 · N6725K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an irrigation vent pipe.
- [NTSB WPR11CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA110.md): Walker Louie H Super 18 Cuby · Toutle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2011 · N92LW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over onto its back. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land on a sandbar that he had not adequately inspected and his improper airspeed while on…
- [NTSB WPR11FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA103.md): Cessna T206H · Stanwood, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2011 · N142HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not confirm retraction of the landing gear before landing on water as a result of distraction. Contributing to the accident was the pilot coping with the death of a close family member in the days before the accident, which resulted in a…
- [NTSB WPR11CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA098.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Austin, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 13, 2011 · N4030Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR11CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA088.md): Ferkin Kitfox IV · Homedale, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 4, 2011 · N90TY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the snow-covered terrain during the takeoff ground roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA11CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA097.md): Cessna 140 · Winnsboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2010 · N76831 · Substantial damage
  > The excessive brake inputs by both pilots during the landing roll resulting in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB CEN11LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA109.md): Cessna T182T · Moline, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2010 · N2187H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover.
- [NTSB WPR11CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA065.md): Aviat A-1B · North Bend, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2010 · N55HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to predetermine the depth of the snow on the runway.
- [NTSB CEN11CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA060.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Watertown, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 8, 2010 · N3029Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent and premature use of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR11CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA034.md): Cessna U206B · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2010 · N3488L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a turn onto the final approach leg of the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB ERA11CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA034.md): Boeing A75 · Douglas, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2010 · N63538 · Substantial damage
  > A nose-over due to excessive brake application.
- [NTSB WPR11CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA007.md): Piper PA-12 · Valley, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2010 · N2971M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll after overshooting the intended touchdown point, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC11CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA002.md): Cessna 170B · Minto Flats, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2010 · N2792C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a loss of control.
- [NTSB ANC10CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA098.md): Cessna 180C · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2010 · N180BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the gusting wind during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with water.
- [NTSB ANC10CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA092.md): Piper J5A · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2010 · N35589 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during a rejected takeoff, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR10CA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA414.md): Piper PA-18 · Buena, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2010 · N1662P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive brake application, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR10CA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA428.md): Holmgreen John B RV8A · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2010 · N525JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate pretakeoff checks and failure to maintain control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention due to the open canopy.
- [NTSB CEN10CA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA439.md): Beers Tailwind 10 · Delta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2010 · N375JX · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control on the ground due to a malfunction of the right brake caliper.
- [NTSB ANC10CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA059.md): Cessna 180J · Kakhonak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2010 · N7751K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off in unfavorable wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA10CA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA334.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8A · Gordonsville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2010 · N1516B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control, and his excessive braking during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CEN10CA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA327.md): Rose-Rhinehart A4-C · Longmont, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2010 · N14884 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to open the fuel valve, resulting a loss of engine power after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overall lack of experience in the airplane make/model.
- [NTSB ERA10CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA313.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Mayfield, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2010 · N6780K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a nose-over.
- [NTSB DCA10FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10FA066.md): Boeing B75N1 · Arlington, VA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2010 · N27WE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent use of the wheel brakes at high speed during the touchdown phase of the landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of familiarity with the feel and effectiveness of the airplane’s wheel brakes.
- [NTSB ERA10CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA271.md): Champion 7BCM · Kingston, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2010 · N1415E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN10CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA244.md): Piper J3L · Kyle, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2010 · N24502 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown on a soft landing area, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR10CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA201.md): Cessna 150D · Galena, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2010 · N4296U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with soft, snow-covered terrain while executing a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA101.md): Cessna 195B · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 7, 2010 · N2171C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of brakes during landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA099.md): Cessna 182J · Metaline Falls, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 6, 2010 · N48ZZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on a closed, snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB WPR10CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA098.md): Cessna 172R · Ramona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 6, 2010 · N35414 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA071.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2009 · N83516 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition.
- [NTSB WPR10CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA043.md): Cessna 120 · Mineral Canyon, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2009 · N2729N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect use of brakes, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB CEN10LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA032.md): Cessna 210 · Walsh, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2009 · N7464E · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 2 cylinder as a result of the failure of the repair facility to properly torque the lower four nuts on the cylinder.
- [NTSB ANC09CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA099.md): Piper PA-18 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2009 · N9840Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over on landing.
- [NTSB ANC09TA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09TA092.md): Aviat A-1B · Gulkana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 3, 2009 · N37HY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during an off-airport landing, resulting in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ANC09TA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09TA090.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 31, 2009 · N743 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes while landing at an off-airport site.
- [NTSB ANC09CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA087.md): Piper PA-12 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N92770 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable soft, wet terrain, which resulted in a nose-over on landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA463.md): American Legend AL3C · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2009 · N3737G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ANC09CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA059.md): Cessna 170A · Kasigluk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2009 · N5490C · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in a crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR09CA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA295.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Dixie, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2009 · N4155U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA09CA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA334.md): Piper J3C-65 · Alamana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2009 · N42351 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA326.md): Aeropro CZ Eurofox · Bloomfield, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2009 · N817R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.
- [NTSB WPR09CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA260.md): Stinson SR-8B · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2009 · N17119 · Substantial damage
  > The application of unintended braking input due to the pilot's failure to keep his feet correctly positioned on the rudder pedals during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC09CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA037.md): Cessna 140 · Haines, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2009 · N1685V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to practice takeoff and landings on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over on takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA254.md): American Longevity Searey · Littleton, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2009 · N915TR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure the landing gear was properly configured for the water landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA199.md): Cessna A185F · Bisbee, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2009 · N7802F · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA244.md): De Havilland DHC2 · Plattsburgh, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2009 · N258PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CEN09LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA231.md): Cessna R172K · Hazen, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2009 · N736CL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096/cases?page=9

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