# NTSB investigations, WA: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR26LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA336.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 10, 2026 · N9678P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA142.md): Piper PA-12 · Spanaway, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 28, 2026 · N3484M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive application of brakes, which resulted in the airplane tipping forward onto its nose.
- [NTSB WPR26LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA090.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Dewey, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jan 17, 2026 · N48X · Substantial damage
  > On January 16, 2026, at 1609 Pacific daylight time, a Lake LA-4-200, N48X sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Dewey, Washington. The flight instructor and student pilot were uninjured. The amphibious airplane was operated as…
- [NTSB WPR24FA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA285.md): Cessna A185F · Kent, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 24, 2024 · N61323 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly configure the amphibious landing gear for a water landing, which resulted in a touchdown on the water with the wheels extended, noseover, and airplane submersion.
- [NTSB WPR24LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA022.md): Cessna 172N · Bandera, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 18, 2023 · N734LJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land at a closed water-soaked grass runway, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR23LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA326.md): Henry Steven J JA 30 Superstol · Leavenworth, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 28, 2023 · N869BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during taxi, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR23LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA180.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Ariel, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 8, 2023 · N6058D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR21LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA029.md): Cessna A185 · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2020 · N814BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA522.md): Stinson 108 · Bandera, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2019 · N97699 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a simulated rejected takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun and noseover.
- [NTSB GAA18CA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA373.md): Cessna 180 · Kent, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2018 · N9130T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s use of excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane coming to rest nose down.
- [NTSB GAA18CA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA328.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2018 · N3202H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s overapplication of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA160.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8A · Anacortes, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2015 · N28437 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA107.md): Piper PA 18A 150 · Hay, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2015 · N7860D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's and flight instructor's improper brake application during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to make a positive transfer of controls.
- [NTSB WPR14CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA212.md): Piper PA 18A · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2014 · N7474D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper application of brakes during taxi in tailwind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB WPR14LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA112.md): Weinzierl Searey · Stanwood, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2014 · N669DT · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from water while maneuvering at a low altitude over glassy water conditions, which adversely affected his depth perception.
- [NTSB WPR13CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA279.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cashmere, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2013 · N6845Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper application of the brakes during the landing ground roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 SEA08CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA212.md): Sport Flight International Astra · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2008 · N3115C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'WA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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?state=WA

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