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"
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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 ANC14CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Nenana, AKThe pilot's excessive braking following his overshoot of the intended touchdown point on a short airstrip, which resulted in nose-over of the airplane. A contributing factor was the pilot's mental distraction during the landing.NTSB CEN14CA282Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8B · Galion, OHThe pilot's misapplication of brakes after landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB ANC14CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Cordova, AKThe pilot's inadequate remedial action during landing on soft terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR14CA214Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportOlson Kitfox II · Helena, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB WPR14CA212Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A · Arlington, WAThe pilot's improper application of brakes during taxi in tailwind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent nose over.NTSB CEN14CA238Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Legend AL-3 · Osage, ARThe pilot's repeated attempts to take off from an unimproved field with tall grass.NTSB ERA14CA195Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Colebrook, NHThe pilot's decision to power out of soft snow with a gusty quartering tailwind which resulted in the tail of the airplane rising and the airplane nosing over.NTSB WPR14CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A · Wheatland, WYThe front seat pilot's excessive approach speed and subsequent brake application during the landing which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's failure to maintain situational awareness.NTSB ANC14CA017Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8E · Alegnagik, AKThe pilot's failure to determine that the ice that he was taxiing on was safe for operation.NTSB WPR14LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeinzierl Searey · Stanwood, WAThe 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 WPR14CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Wikieup, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during takeoff.NTSB CEN14CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Columbia Station, OHThe pilot's inadequate flight planning and decision to land on the soft grass/turf runway which resulted in a nose over.NTSB CEN14LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Lake Providence, LAThe pilot's mismanagement of available fuel and incorrect use of the fuel boost pump which resulted in a total loss of engine power at a low altitude.NTSB CEN14CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A 1B · Cypress, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control during landing which resulted in an impact with the runway surface.NTSB ANC14CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Juneau, AKThe pilot's decision to land on an unsuitable surface, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR14CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeller Quicksilver Mxlii · Orland, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during taxi with a strong gusting wind condition which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB ANC14CA004Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C 65 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's decision to make contact with an unsuitable landing surface, resulting in a nose over.NTSB ERA13FA432Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLowerre Bruce T S 12-E · Pahokee, FLUndetermined because the wreckage was not recovered.NTSB ANC13CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with a mound while landing on a remote airstrip.NTSB CEN13CA545Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSwedener Rans S-6ES · Mullen, NEThe gopher holes and soft terrain the airplane encountered, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB ERA13CA413Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLake LA-4 · Monticello, KYAn encounter with a large wave during water taxi, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB WPR13LA392Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-105 Special · Rancho Palos Verdes, CAA loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA13CA416Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206F · Rumney, NHThe pilot's failure to ensure that the amphibious airplane's landing gear was properly configured for a landing on water and his failure to properly configure the airplane during the attempted go-around.NTSB CEN13CA522Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Iowa City, IAThe pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing.NTSB ANC13CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's lack of situational awareness and failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident was the check airmen’s inadequate supervision.NTSB ERA13LA329Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKrips Jack E JR Kolb MK III · Fowler, NYThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a nose-down collision with water.NTSB CEN13CA400Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Lakeville, MNThe student pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR13CA279Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Cashmere, WAThe pilot’s improper application of the brakes during the landing ground roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ERA13CA298Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · East Aurora, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a rejected takeoff on a soft turf runway with a gusty wind, resulting in the airplane nosing over.NTSB ERA13CA244Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Roxboro, NCThe pilot’s excessive use of wheel brakes while turning off the runway after landing resulting in a noseover.NTSB WPR13CA225Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Newcastle, WYThe student pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an undershoot of the runway.NTSB CEN13CA266Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Glenwood Springs, COThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll and his excessive use of right brake, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB CEN13CA251Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAlexander Duane A RV-8 · Cortland, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after encountering an unexpected soft spot in the runway during landing.NTSB ANC13CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Seward, AKThe pilot’s decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR13CA207Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco YKS-7 · Rialto, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and his improper brake usage during the landing roll in a crosswind condition.NTSB CEN13LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Bowling Green, MOThe failure of the engine supercharger's rear bearing, which resulted in the loss of engine power.NTSB WPR13CA192Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Moose Creek Ranger Station, IDThe pilot's use of excessive braking after landing with a tailwind and after an extended touchdown to avoid deer on the runway.NTSB ANC13CA034Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain.NTSB ERA13LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Naples, METhe student pilot’s improper decision to land on a frozen lake.NTSB WPR13CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Tucson, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and his excessive application of brakes, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB WPR13CA088Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Rialto, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB CEN13CA042Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · West Bend, WIThe pilot‘s failure to maintain clearance from power lines at the end of the short runway, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and subsequent nose-over of the airplane.NTSB CEN13CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBates Starduster SA-300 · Reklaw, TXThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB ANC12CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ANC12CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot’s failure to identify the appropriate touchdown point, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR12CA363Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8E · Hillsboro, ORThe pilot’s improper use of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB CEN12LA556Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Sidney, NEThe pilot's misuse of the brakes during landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB WPR12CA353Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Joseph, ORThe pilot’s excessive use of brakes during the landing roll in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB ANC12CA078Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Talkeetna, AKThe flight instructor's and student pilot's excessive application of brakes during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB ANC12CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during landing, which resulted in a noseover.