NTSB investigations, 2015
24 cases where the defining event was Nose over/nose down.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 19 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2011 | 48 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 35 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2026 | 33 |
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2015
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2015 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 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.