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 ANC12LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Bettles, AKThe pilot’s failure to properly judge the airplane’s distance and altitude from the landing location during the final approach, which resulted in an undershoot and a nose over.NTSB CEN12CA394Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Fredricksburg, TXThe pilot's excessive brake application, leading to a noseover during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delay in lowering the tail after landing.NTSB ANC12CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8F · Tok, AKThe pilot's inadvertent and excessive application of brake pressure during landing, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ERA12CA339Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Gulf Shores, ALThe pilot's inadvertent application of the wheel brakes immediately after landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB ERA12CA278Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18A · West Palm Beach, FLThe inadequate assembly of the brakes, which caused them to lock during the landing roll when the airplane transitioned from asphalt to turf, resulting in the airplane nosing over.NTSB CEN12LA209Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWalling Vans RV-3 · Larchwood, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing.NTSB CEN12CA207Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Crowley, LAThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR12CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Coolin, IDThe pilot’s decision to land on a snow-covered runway.NTSB ANC12CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadvertent landing on a frozen lake in dark night conditions.NTSB ANC12CA020Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHelio H-295 · Old Minto, AKThe pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB WPR12CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182C · Lowman, IDThe pilot's misjudgment of the runway surface firmness, which resulted in a nose-over during the landing roll.NTSB CEN12LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1B · Gainesville, TXThe right main gear tire contacting the brake caliper, which resulted in an uncommanded brake effect on the wheel.NTSB WPR12CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Ashton, IDThe student pilot’s poor decision-making when he decided to land on a snowy grass airstrip, which resulted in an encounter with deep snow during the landing roll and a subsequent nose-over.NTSB ERA12CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Dyersburg, TNThe pilot's inadvertent excessive braking during the landing roll.NTSB ANC12CA004Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Aniak, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during landing.NTSB CEN12CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1 · Wolverton, MNThe pilot's inadvertent excessive braking during the landing roll due to momentary pain.NTSB WPR12CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A · San Diego, CAThe pilot's excessive brake application during landing.NTSB ERA12CA003Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Fort Pierce, FLThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.NTSB ANC11TA109Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCub Crafters CC18-180 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's excessive application of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR11CA449Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Wendover, UTThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ANC11LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Galena, AKThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11CA670Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Conroe, TXThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing.NTSB WPR11CA408Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Kent, WAThe student pilot's inadvertent application of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB ANC11CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180A · Igiugig, AKThe pilot's decision to take off in a variable wind, resulting in a shallow climb and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN11LA579Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Stillwater, OKThe pilot's on-ground loss of control during the landing roll upon encountering a sudden wind shift and gust.NTSB WPR11LA384Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Oakesdale, WAThe pilot's decision to land with a high tailwind, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ANC11CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Chenga Bay, AKThe pilot's improper decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ERA11CA432Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcfarland WM H Rans S6S · Huntington, WVThe failure of both pilots to maintain proper pitch control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was both pilots' inexperience in the airplane make/model.NTSB WPR11CA447Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Pendleton, ORThe pilot's excessive brake application while landing on rough terrain.NTSB ANC11CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Kantishna, AKThe pilot's inadequate decision to make contact with an unsuitable landing surface, resulting in a nose over.NTSB WPR11LA318Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Frazier Park, CAThe pilot’s geographic disorientation, which resulted in an off-airport precautionary landing in soft terrain and a subsequent nose over.NTSB CEN11CA435Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Huntington, INThe pilot's improper use of brakes which resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR11LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Palo Alto, CAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the landing approach over unsuitable terrain.NTSB ANC11CA054Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Nikiski, AKThe pilot's improper use of brakes during landing.NTSB ERA11CA358Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Linwood, NJThe pilot's improper brake application during the landing roll which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ANC11CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Bethel, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing site, resulting in a nose over during the landing roll.NTSB WPR11CA249Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRusk Smith Super Cub · Heron, MTThe floatplane's collision with a submerged object during a water landing.NTSB CEN11CA363Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCubCrafters CC11-160 · Goldthwaite, TXThe pilot's encounter with a berm during the landing roll, resulting in the airplane nosing over.NTSB ERA11CA281Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Apex, NCThe pilot’s excessive application of the brakes, which caused the airplane to nose over.NTSB WPR11LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Mesa, AZThe student pilot's inadequate directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA11CA256Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV8 · Locust Grove, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll.NTSB CEN11CA298Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1C-180 · Greensburg, INThe pilot's decision to land on the grass which contained standing water. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of power due to carburetor ice.NTSB ERA11CA250Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Burgaw, NCThe pilot's inadvertent application of brakes during the landing rollout.NTSB ANC11CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22/20 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's selection of a soft, slushy runway for landing, resulting in a noseover.NTSB WPR11LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZenith 701 · El Centro, CAA partial loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff due to oil starvation because of the failure of the No. 2 oil pump drive coupling.NTSB ANC11CA020Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Beluga Lake, AKThe pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain, resulting in the airplane nosing over.NTSB ANC11CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Nenana, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing site, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR11LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Pahrump, NVThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown and his improper decision to abort a gear-up landing following a propeller strike.NTSB ANC11CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Montana Creek, AKThe pilot's failure to recognize that he was landing at the wrong airstrip on a snow-covered and unplowed runway, resulting in the airplane nosing over.NTSB WPR11CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A150M · Grass Valley, CAThe aircraft's encounter with deep snow during the landing roll out. Contributing to the accident was the airport manager's failure to update the AWOS recording to reflect the closure of the runway due to snow.