NTSB investigations
470 cases where the defining event was Nose over/nose down.
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duckdb -csv -c "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"
Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ERA21LA114Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A1 · Terrell, NCThe pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear on the amphibious airplane prior to a water landing, resulting in a nose over and structural damage to the airframe. The mechanic’s failure to remove electrical tape from the pitot tube, the pilot’s inadequate…NTSB WPR21LA086Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 269C · Spanish Fork, UTThe loss of engine power during a practice autorotation for an undetermined reason.NTSB CEN21LA079Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHutson Star-Lite · San Antonio, TXThe pilot’s decision to land on a soft terrain which resulted in the failure of the nose landing gear.NTSB CEN21LA074Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportZlin Savage Cub-S · Francis, OKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for the landing, which resulted in a nose over when the airplane encountered soft sand during the landing roll.NTSB WPR21LA051Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule MX7 · Moab, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff from an unimproved airstrip, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR21LA034Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Legend AL-3 Cub · Minden, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB WPR21LA029Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185 · Richland, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB CEN21LA016Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox Classic 4 · New Carlisle, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane during landing, which caused the airplane to nose over during landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the main landing gear modification which increased the airplane’s tendency to nose over…NTSB CEN20CA388Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportMaule MX7 · Brazoria, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around from unsuitable terrain.NTSB CEN20CA366Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportJewett SC-360 · Brighton, COThe pilot’s excessive application of wheel brakes during the landing roll that caused the airplane to nose over.NTSB ANC20CA081Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPerformer High Performer · Chandalar Shelf, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing and a nose over.NTSB ERA20CA280Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCubcrafters CC11-160 · Monongahela, PAThe pilot's premature application of brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over event.NTSB ERA20CA279Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportDakota S18-160 · Modena, NYThe passenger's inadvertent application of the rear brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR20CA233Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Bear Valley, AKThe pilot's over application of brakes during taxi, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ERA20CA223Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Monroe, NCThe pilot's inadequate assessment of the landing area, which resulted in the airplane's encounter with tall weeds during landing and a subsequent nose-over.NTSB CEN20CA194Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Appleton, WIThe pilot's loss of control while landing a tailwheel airplane.NTSB WPR20CA154Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Spotted Horse, WYThe pilot's loss of directional control during an aborted takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB ERA20CA159Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Enosburg, VTThe pilot's improper decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ERA20CA156Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Hamburg, NYThe pilot's improper decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ANC20CA036Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 175 · Soldotna, AKThe pilot's unintentional selection of the wrong landing surface, which was covered with 2 ft of snow and resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN20CA116Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCub Crafters CC11-160 · Mack, COThe pilot's failure to reconnoiter the approach area in preparation for an off-airport landing on a sandbar, which necessitated an evasive maneuver to avoid wires and resulted in an unintentional landing in the river short of the sandbar and a subsequent…NTSB CEN20CA111Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P206 · Hill City, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude and airspeed during the approach and his delayed addition of power to go around and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a nose-over after landing on the closed snow-covered…NTSB WPR20CA074Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 Replica · Jean, NVThe pilot's inadvertent application of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR20CA036Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJavron PA-18 Replica · Nephi, UTThe passenger’s inadvertent application of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN20CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSkystar Kitfox · Williamston, MIThe pilot's improper decision to continue taxiing the airplane on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA20CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson SR9 · West Jefferson, OHThe pilot's use of excessive braking during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA20CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Marion, ALThe student pilot's overapplication of the brakes during landing to avoid a deer on the runway, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA20CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKitfox S7 · Reno, NVThe pilot's use of excessive braking control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB GAA20CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 8GCBC · Henrys Lake, IDThe pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA577Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPitts S2 · Morrisville, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose down.NTSB GAA19CA544Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172F · Hemet, CAThe flight instructor's improper decision to perform a precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB ANC19LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Chugiak, AKOne of the pilot’s inadvertent application of the airplane's brakes, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB GAA19CA539Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · Winfield, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain proper wind correction input during taxi in a gusting tailwind, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB GAA19CA530Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and the pilot's improper pitch control during the landing roll which resulted in a nose over.NTSB GAA19CA522Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108 · Bandera, WAThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a simulated rejected takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun and noseover.NTSB GAA19CA510Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Legend AL3C · Waco, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover.NTSB GAA19CA505Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPipistrel Sinus 912 · Oxford, FLThe pilot’s continued use of battery power during a nonpowered flight in a powered-glider, which depleted the battery to a level that was insufficient to power the starter during the engine restart sequence and resulted in a forced landing to a soft field and…NTSB GAA19CA501Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's overapplication of brakes during landing on unimproved terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA497Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · McCarthy, AKThe pilot's overapplication of brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN19WA256Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna A185 · Upper Raft Lake, CanadaNTSB GAA19CA464Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Westminster, MDThe pilot's improper decision to continue the landing with the airplane high and fast during the approach, which resulted in a long landing and a subsequent runway overrun and nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA395Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M5 · Gillette, WYThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA385Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's use of excessive brakes during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA370Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKirk Ellis Wendell Ptundradactyl · Friday Creek, AKThe pilot's excessive brake application during landing on a short runway due to his lack of familiarity with the toe brakes, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ERA19LA199Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 · Readington, NJThe pilot's failure to land on the mowed turf runway, which resulted in the airplane landing in tall grass and subsequently nosing over.NTSB GAA19CA324Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDavid Shotwell Murphy · South Lake Tahoe, CAThe pilot's failure to properly tighten his seat belt, which allowed him to slide forward in his seat and resulted in his inadvertent application of excessive brake application during the landing roll and a subsequent noseover.NTSB GAA19CA309Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 · Sedona, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA300Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV6 · Rose Hill, KSThe pilot's unintentional engagement of the brakes before landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA292Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStearman B75N1 · Bradford, PAThe passenger’s inadvertent brake application during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN19LA169Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 162 · Las Animas, COThe pilot's decision to land on soft, muddy terrain, which resulted in a nose over.