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 GAA16CA502Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportArion Skys Open Sport Lightning · St. Augustine, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA16CA444Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportP Z L -Warszawa-Cnpsl PZL 104 Wilga · Austin, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the base to final turn, which resulted in a forced landing, and an intentional aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's excessive braking, which resulted in a nose over…NTSB GAA16CA440Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll resulting in a nose over.NTSB CEN16LA324Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Lino Lakes, MNA partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in reduced climb capability and impact with vegetation and terrain during takeoff.NTSB GAA16CA423Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F33 · Bivalve, MDThe pilot's excessive airspeed during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun, and impact with a ditch.NTSB GAA16CA397Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportOlmsted Charles A RV · Dwight, ILThe pilot's delayed action to perform an aborted landing, which resulted in a nose over and substantial damage to the firewall, fuselage, and empennage.NTSB GAA16CA355Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRainbow Sky Reach Bushcat · Cairo, NEThe pilot's decision to fly into deteriorating weather conditions, leading to a precautionary off airport soft field landing which resulted in a nose gear collapse and the airplane to nose over.NTSB CEN16LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Oak Ridge, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in it becoming airborne momentarily and then over running the runway.NTSB ANC16CA036Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · King Salmon, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while landing in gusty wind conditions, resulting in a noseover.NTSB GAA16CA255Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportJohn Steven Caturia Replica PA18 · Braham, MNThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB GAA16CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 20 · Nikolai Creek, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area resulting in an airplane nose over during the takeoff roll.NTSB GAA16CA204Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain and incorrect brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB GAA16CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Eufaula, ALThe student pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind, resulting in a loss off directional control, excessive brake application, and a nose over.NTSB GAA16CA015Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M 7-260C · Grace, IDThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB GAA16CA004Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's excessive brake application during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN15LA414Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Nutwood, ILA partial loss of engine power due to the undetected loosening of the four carburetor bolts that connect the throttle body to the bowl assembly.NTSB ANC15CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland Beaver DHC 2 MK.1 · Arctic Village, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable, off-airport site, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ERA15CA329Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195 · Lancaster, NYThe pilot's excessive application of brake pressure, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB CEN15LA371Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Venice, LAThe pilot's failure to attain a safe landing approach airspeed with a crosswind.NTSB ERA15LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G164 · Trenton, NCThe pilot's decision to land the airplane with a tailwind and his subsequent application of excessive braking, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN15LA334Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Chicago, ILAn encounter with a wind gust during ground maneuvering and the captain’s improper flight control positioning to account for wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane being blown onto its left wing.NTSB GAA15CA205Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Shelter Island, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.NTSB ANC15CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Skweetna, AKThe pilot's improper decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ANC15CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150G · Mekoryuk, AKThe pilot's improper decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface which resulted in a nose over.NTSB GAA15CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1C-180 · Comanche, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain proper pitch control during touchdown, which resulted in a nose over and impact with terrain.NTSB ANC15CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJohnson Gary PA 18 Super CUB KIT · Palmer, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll resulting in a nose over.NTSB GAA15CA160Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8A · Anacortes, WAThe pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll resulting in a nose over.NTSB ANC15CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · McCarthy, AKThe pilot's excessive use of wheel brakes during landing, resulting in a nose over.NTSB GAA15CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A 150 · Hay, WAThe 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 GAA15CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith Vilas Kitfox · McLeansboro, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain attitude control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of training and experience in this airplane make and model.NTSB CEN15LA239Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R G6 · Tivoli, TXThe failure of the fuel control unit due to the worn stub shaft spline, which resulted in an engine overspeed. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the fuel control unit.NTSB GAA15CA042Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Mize, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during an off airport precautionary landing roll.NTSB GAA15CA012Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Midland, TXThe pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll.NTSB ERA15CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182L · Waycross, GAThe pilot's failure to use any airport guidance while taxiing, which resulted in geographic disorientation and a takeoff attempt from an inadequate length and unsuitable surface.NTSB CEN15FA163Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAhrens Gerd H RV 6 · Pratt, KSA hard landing, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of directional control and the airplane’s subsequent nose-over.NTSB WPR15CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco Classic YMF F5C · San Luis Obispo, CAThe accidental application of the brakes by the passenger during landing roll which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB ERA15CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Nashville, TNThe pilot's inadequate control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN15CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Berrien Springs, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing and his poor decision not to abort the landing before the airplane traveled off the end of the airstrip.NTSB CEN15CA072Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCubcrafters CC11-160 · Middleton, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while braking during landing rollout.NTSB CEN15CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180B · Coloma, MIThe pilot did not use the departure checklist, resulting in an inadvertent landing with the pontoon wheels extended.NTSB WPR15LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCorben Baby Ace D · Lincoln, CAThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from debris restricting the fuel flow within the fuel system.NTSB WPR14CA384Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Meadow Creek, MTThe pilot's inadequate landing flare and failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.NTSB ERA14CA431Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Gunthersville, ALThe pilot's failure to retract the landing gear wheels prior to a water landing, resulting in a nose over upon touchdown.NTSB ANC14CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-135 · Homer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll.NTSB ANC14CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Palmer, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll resulting in a nose over.NTSB ERA14CA408Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDay William L Minicoupe · Baltimore, MDThe pilot/owner/builder's improper weight and balance calculations, which rendered the airplane uncontrollable in the pitch axis.NTSB WPR14CA326Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA20 - Undesignat · Dayton, ORThe pilot's decision to land on an unsuitable surface, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ERA14CA395Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing E75N1 · Penridge, PAThe pilot's delayed action in correcting a drift to the right during landing roll and his improper use of the wheel brakes which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB WPR14CA266Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Tucson, AZThe student pilot's use of excessive brakes during taxi, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.NTSB CEN14CA348Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportZach Vans RV-6A · Wayne, NEThe pilot became distracted and landed short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the hole in the ground.