NTSB investigations, FL
14 cases where the defining event was Nose over/nose down.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'FL' 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"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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'FL' 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
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 ERA25LA124Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDecker Daniel B Searey · Tavares, FLThe pilot’s improper flare during a bounced water landing, which resulted in a nose-down and submersion of the airplane’s open cockpit in the water.NTSB ERA23LA390Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportIrwin Jeffrey C Buccaneer Biib · Sopchoppy, FLThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA22LA128Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108 · Pahokee, FLThe student pilot’s incorrect tail wheel takeoff procedure, and the flight instructor’s lack of remedial action, which resulted in a nose over.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 GAA18CA388Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Miami, FLThe pilot’s failure to retract the wheels of the amphibious airplane on takeoff, which resulted in a nose-over when the airplane landed on water with the wheels extended. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use appropriate checklists.NTSB GAA18CA212Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSasser Allen L Searey · Welaka, FLThe pilot’s incorrect pitch input during a water landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inadequate training and experience in the make and model airplane.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 ERA13FA432Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLowerre Bruce T S 12-E · Pahokee, FLUndetermined because the wreckage was not recovered.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 ERA12CA003Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Fort Pierce, FLThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.NTSB ERA09CA334Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Alamana, FLThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB MIA08LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Hollywood, FLThe pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point on landing and improper use of brakes. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the throttle cable attachment tab due to preexisting cracks.NTSB MIA08CA067Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco CTO · Venice, FLThe pilot's improper use of brakes during the landing roll.NTSB NYC08CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C-152 · Labelle, FLThe pilot's improper decision to takeoff from an inadequate field after a forced landing.