# NTSB investigations: Nose over/nose down NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. Page 1 of 46 · 2,287 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR27LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR27LA003.md): Maule M-5-235C · Agua Dulce, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 3, 2026 · N56328 · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR26LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA350.md): Piper PA-12 · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 20, 2026 · N4139M · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR26LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA351.md): Cessna 180 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 19, 2026 · N4722B · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR26LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA366.md): Abbott Dudley L Levitator · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 15, 2026 · N1027Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR26LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA348.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Roundup, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 15, 2026 · N4500W · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR26LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA341.md): Rugg Ranches CCK-1865 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 14, 2026 · N428JT · Substantial damage - [NTSB CEN26LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA321.md): Cessna 180 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 13, 2026 · N9265C · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC26LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA104.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Ninilchik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 11, 2026 · N22619 · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC26LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA102.md): Cessna 170B · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 11, 2026 · N2525D · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR26LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA336.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 10, 2026 · N9678P · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC26LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA101.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 10, 2026 · N7795D · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC26LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA100.md): Piper PA12 · Arctic Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 10, 2026 · N2945M · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC26LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA094.md): Cessna 180A · Cordova, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 30, 2026 · N5399D · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC26LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA093.md): Piper PA-18 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 29, 2026 · N15XX · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR26LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA314.md): Kfa Safari · Coolin, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 22, 2026 · N399PW · Substantial damage - [NTSB ERA26FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA310.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA20-A1 · Bristol, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 20, 2026 · N83RF · Substantial damage > On August 20, 2026, about 1300 eastern daylight time, a Diamond Aircraft Ind Inc DA20-A1, N83RF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Bristol, Maine. The pilot was fatally injured, and the pilot-rated passenger sustained minor… - [NTSB WPR26LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA325.md): Cessna 150 · Socorro, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 17, 2026 · N2970S · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR26LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA304.md): Cessna 180 · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 16, 2026 · N2984C · Substantial damage - [NTSB ERA26LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA303.md): Mcfarland Larry C Zenith 601 HDS · Ripley Landing, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 15, 2026 · N601EZ · Substantial damage > On August 15, 2026, about 1300 eastern daylight time, an experimental, amateur-built Zenith 601 HDS airplane, N601EZ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Ripley Landing, West Virginia. The private pilot was seriously injured.… - [NTSB ERA26LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA301.md): Spirit Engineering SE-1 · Ossipee, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 12, 2026 · N5013W · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in a nose over on the grass runway. - [NTSB ANC26LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA083.md): Legend Air Alaska AK-18-4PX · Butte, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 6, 2026 · N913SJ · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR26LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA268.md): Piper PA-18 · Colusa, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jul 18, 2026 · N7590K · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR26LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA265.md): Vans RV-7A · Covington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 17, 2026 · N987CW · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper pitch control during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing, nose landing gear collapse, and nose over. - [NTSB ERA26LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA267.md): Stits Playmate · Green Cove Springs, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2026 · N21JB · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CEN26LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA246.md): Rotec Engineering Rally 3 · Hooker, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2026 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to an engine seizure for undetermined reasons because the wreckage was disposed of before it could be examined. - [NTSB ERA26LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA259.md): Maule M-5-235C · Hickman, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2026 · N9103E · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glide path, which resulted in a runway undershoot. - [NTSB ERA26LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA251.md): Jones Peter M Boeing/Jones 75 · Cleveland, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jun 26, 2026 · N3993C · Substantial damage > On June 26, 2026, about 1045 eastern daylight time, a Boeing/Jones 75, N3993C, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Cleveland, Georgia. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14… - [NTSB ERA26LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA260.md): Champion 7EC · Highgate, VT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2026 · N4346C · Substantial damage > The pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB CEN26LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA232.md): Rocky Mountain Kitplanes S-6S · Marvel, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2026 · N164GR · Substantial damage > A partial blockage of the pitot static system that precluded the airspeed indicator from displaying the correct airspeed which led to the faster landing speed and bounced landing. - [NTSB ANC26LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA064.md): Piper PA-18 105 · Chena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jun 23, 2026 · N7506K · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR26LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA222.md): Cessna 172S · Death Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2026 · N96FA · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and encounter with a tailwind while landing on a rough runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent nose over. - [NTSB WPR26LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA221.md): Stoddard Hamilton Glastar · Summer Lake, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 15, 2026 · N399RS · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll. - [NTSB ERA26LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA245.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Renovo, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 7, 2026 · N47123 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during an off-airport landing. - [NTSB ANC26LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA046.md): Piper PA-18-125 · South Van Horn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · May 31, 2026 · N1888A · Substantial damage - [NTSB ERA26LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA318.md): Cessna 140 · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2026 · N77061 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB CEN26LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA200.md): Cessna 172 · Naubinway, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2026 · N3984F · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper engine power application during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and nose over. - [NTSB WPR26LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA201.md): American AA1 · Cowley, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 25, 2026 · N6440L · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent loss of directional control during landing. - [NTSB CEN26LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA195.md): Cub Crafters CC18-180 · Littlefield, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 22, 2026 · N472AK · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive approach speed, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and nose-over. - [NTSB ERA26LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA212.md): Granito Joseph R RV-7A · Jaffrey, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 21, 2026 · N732JG · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a touchdown off the paved runway surface and a collision with terrain during the subsequent aborted landing. - [NTSB WPR26LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA195.md): Cessna 180 · Arco, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 18, 2026 · N2479C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a right crosswind. - [NTSB ANC26LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA041.md): Piper PA-11 · Susitna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · May 16, 2026 · N4997M · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR26LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA193.md): Bellanca 7ACA · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2026 · N9158L · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of directional control during a precautionary landing following a partial reduction in engine rpm. - [NTSB WPR26LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA184.md): Vans RV-6A · Kooskia, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 11, 2026 · N333PK · Substantial damage > The pilot’s collision with a hole in the runway surface during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB ERA26LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA202.md): Sherry Grobstein LSA-8X · Hyannis, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 7, 2026 · N912Z · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent nose over. - [NTSB GAA26WA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA175.md): Cessna 140 · Región de Antofagasta, Chile · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 26, 2026 · N2187V · Substantial damage - [NTSB ERA26LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA184.md): Maule M-7-260C · Tampa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 23, 2026 · N41S · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, collision with a runway sign, and nose over. - [NTSB ANC26LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA028.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 22, 2026 · N4136E · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB WPR26LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA165.md): Aeronca 7FC · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 17, 2026 · N7541B · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the rotor wash from a nearby helicopter. - [NTSB ERA26LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA172.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Dry Tortugas, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 11, 2026 · N708KA · Substantial damage > On April 11, 2026, about 0845 eastern daylight time, an amphibious DeHavilland DHC-3, N708KA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Dry Tortugas, Florida. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of… - [NTSB WPR26LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA156.md): Marshall Daniel R L-21 · Cody, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 10, 2026 · N453HC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing rollout, which resulted in a nose-over. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096/sequence.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql 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 s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '096' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096/sequence --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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