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NTSB investigations, 2021

26 cases where the defining event was Nose over/nose down.

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 2021 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

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\") = 2021
    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") = 2021
  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 WPR22LA071Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150C · Johnsondale, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing on a snow-covered unimproved runway.Dec 30, 2021 · N7801Z · Substantial damage NTSB CEN22LA079Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Ellinwood, KSThe pilot's improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.Dec 13, 2021 · N1616K · Substantial damage NTSB ANC22LA006Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CC-18-180 · Yukon Charlie River, AKThe pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a nose-over.Nov 9, 2021 · N413CC · Substantial damage NTSB ERA22LA012Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Winchester, VAThe pilot’s misapplication of brakes during the landing roll which resulted in a nose-over event and substantial damage to the airplane.Oct 9, 2021 · N4581M · Substantial damage NTSB CEN22LA005Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-105 Special · Houston, TXThe pilot’s improper application of brakes during landing.Oct 5, 2021 · N7117K · Substantial damage NTSB ERA22LA038Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A-1C 200 · Riverhead, NYThe pilot's excessive braking during landing which resulted in a noseover and substantial damage.Oct 2, 2021 · N199B · Substantial damage NTSB WPR21LA356Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox S7 · Hooper, UTThe pilot’s excessive brake pressure which resulted in the airplane nosing over and coming to rest inverted.Sep 23, 2021 · N696CP · Substantial damage NTSB ANC21LA091Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Nenana, AKThe pilots over application of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.Sep 18, 2021 · N6357N · Substantial damage NTSB ERA21LA375Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Legend AL3 · Andover Township, NJThe student pilot's excessive asymmetrical application of the brakes, which resulted in a nose over.Sep 14, 2021 · N948FS · Substantial damage NTSB ANC21LA088Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and nose over.Sep 11, 2021 · N7MY · Substantial damage NTSB ERA21LA299Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV6 · Ocracoke, NCThe pilot's failure to perform a go-around during the unstabilized approach, which resulted in the airplane landing too far down the runway, and a subsequent runway excursion.Jul 25, 2021 · N464DM · Substantial damage NTSB ERA21LA294Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTurbine Cubs Of Wyoming PA-18 Super CUB · Dinwiddie, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control while taxiing on soft ground, which resulted in a nose-over.Jul 19, 2021 · N507TC · Substantial damage NTSB ANC21LA060Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot’s use of excessive braking which resulted in a nose-over.Jul 16, 2021 · N99640 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC21LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170 · Rampart, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over.Jul 11, 2021 · N2583C · Substantial damage NTSB ANC21LA052Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which resulted in a nose-over.Jul 4, 2021 · N5213X · Substantial damage NTSB ANC21LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot’s excessive use of brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and the gusty tailwind conditions.Jul 1, 2021 · N8996Y · Substantial damage NTSB ANC21LA045Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Chandalar Lake, AKThe pilot’s over application of the brakes, which resulted in a nose over.Jun 6, 2021 · N85DT · Substantial damage NTSB WPR21LA206Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170A · Mesquite, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nosed over.May 23, 2021 · N9557A · Substantial damage NTSB GAA21WA155Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172 · Finca El Estanco – Municipio de Tenjo, Cundinamrca, ColombiaMay 16, 2021 · HK4418G · Substantial damage NTSB WPR21LA196Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Wallowa, ORThe pilots failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll after experiencing a tailwind gust which required excessive braking and resulted in the airplane nosing over.May 15, 2021 · N101BC · Substantial damage NTSB ANC21LA039Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's excessive application of the airplane’s wheel brakes while landing, which resulted in a nose over.May 12, 2021 · N92793 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC21LA034Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and his excessive braking which resulted in a nose-over.Apr 25, 2021 · N1685V · Substantial damage NTSB CEN21LA156Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170 · Poplar Bluff, MOThe pilot’s decision to make a precautionary landing in a field that contained soft terrain, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to fly without a printed VFR sectional chart to identify the…Mar 9, 2021 · N9515A · Substantial damage NTSB WPR21LA096Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHeckel Super Sportsman · Spotted Bear, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll on an unimproved snow-covered runway which resulted in a nose-over.Jan 24, 2021 · N55BT · Substantial damage NTSB ERA21LA114Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A1 · Terrell, NCThe pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear on the amphibious airplane prior to a water landing, resulting in a nose over and structural damage to the airframe. The mechanic’s failure to remove electrical tape from the pitot tube, the pilot’s inadequate…Jan 23, 2021 · N480F · Substantial damage NTSB WPR21LA086Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 269C · Spanish Fork, UTThe loss of engine power during a practice autorotation for an undetermined reason.Jan 13, 2021 · N7480F · Substantial damage