# Fatal 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.

## Latest cases

- [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 CEN24FA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA346.md): Sonex Sonex · Sulphur Springs, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 10, 2024 · N966DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR24FA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA285.md): Cessna A185F · Kent, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 24, 2024 · N61323 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly configure the amphibious landing gear for a water landing, which resulted in a touchdown on the water with the wheels extended, noseover, and airplane submersion.
- [NTSB GAA24WA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA238.md): Supermarine Spitfire MK26 · West Oxfordshire, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 28, 2024 · G-ENAA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN23FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA269.md): Schweizer G-164B · Beltrami, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 27, 2023 · N7503H · Substantial damage
  > A collision with terrain and subsequent nose over for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR23FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA073.md): Cessna 150A · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 22, 2022 · N7032X · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the No. 1 piston connecting rod bearing journal due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC23FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23FA001.md): Cessna A185F · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 6, 2022 · N217C · No damage
  > The improperly maintained floats, which allowed water to fill the front compartments and resulted in the airplane nosing over during taxi. Contributing to the fatal injury of the pilot was the improperly secured cargo, which prevented the pilot from egressing…
- [NTSB ERA22FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA226.md): Cessna 172H · Miami, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 14, 2022 · N8845Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB WPR22FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA022.md): Cessna 172 · Ukiah, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 28, 2021 · N1870V · Substantial damage
  > A power interruption due to water-contaminated fuel, which resulted in the student pilot aborting the takeoff and landing hard. Contributing to the accident were a leak in the left fuel tank that allowed water to enter and damage to the fuel tank that…
- [NTSB CEN21FA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA334.md): Air Tractor AT-802 · Benoit, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 25, 2021 · N363BG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s takeoff performance capabilities and his failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to his use of ethanol and prohibited medications.
- [NTSB CEN19WA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA256.md): Cessna A185 · Upper Raft Lake, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 4, 2019 · C-GBUI
- [NTSB ANC19FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19FA035.md): De Havilland Beaver DHC 2 · Seldovia, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Jul 19, 2019 · N68083 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's floats impact with an ocean wave or swell, which exceeded the design load specifications of the flying wire assemblies and resulted in a partial separation of the float assemblies.
- [NTSB WPR19FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA178.md): Maule M7-235B · Sunriver, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Jun 22, 2019 · N118G · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the separation of baffling in both mufflers. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to retract the landing gear on the float-equipped airplane before performing a forced landing to the river.
- [NTSB WPR19FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA161.md): Lockwood Aircam · Hemet, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Jun 8, 2019 · N123GN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/builder's improper installation of the left wing during the build process, which resulted in the wing failing during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR19FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA152.md): Cessna A185 · Whittier, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 21, 2019 · N5457X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to configure the landing gear for a water landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction due to his talking passengers.
- [NTSB ANC19FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19FA019.md): De Havilland DHC 2 · Metlakatla, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · May 20, 2019 · N67667 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a quartering tailwind during a water landing, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the company’s inadequate operational control of the flight release process,…
- [NTSB WPR19LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA054.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey · Sacramento, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 2, 2019 · N24YD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly configure the landing gear before performing a water landing.
- [NTSB WPR19LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA006.md): Vans RV6 · Cape Girardeau, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2018 · N451JP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, his failure to conduct a go-around, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway departure and nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN18LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA309.md): Cameron A 250 · Hartsel, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2018 · N2025J · No damage
  > The passengers’ fall from the basket after landing when the basket tipped over.
- [NTSB WPR18FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA131.md): American Air Racing Thunder Mustang · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 2018 · N352BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the engine coolant pump pulley during recent maintenance, which resulted in a loss of the engine's lubrication, cooling, and propeller control systems, and a forced landing, during which the airplane nosed over.…
- [NTSB ERA17FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA131.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Minter City, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2017 · N2049D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN16LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA263.md): Evolution Trikes Revo · Newark, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2016 · N9912S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience.
- [NTSB CEN16FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA241.md): Boeve Earl Seawind · Buena Vista, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2016 · N46EB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in a hard landing and nose over. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined due to the severity of…
- [NTSB CEN16FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA210.md): Cessna 175 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2016 · N6649E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because a test run of the engine did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident were the…
- [NTSB CEN15FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA163.md): Ahrens Gerd H RV 6 · Pratt, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2015 · N4074V · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of directional control and the airplane’s subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN15LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA028.md): Huebbe Sonex HB · Plainview, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2014 · N244HB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14LA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA423.md): Mcmurray David C Searey · Webb, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2014 · N8768B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the amphibious airplane while practicing touch-and-go takeoffs and landings on a reservoir.
- [NTSB ERA14FA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA327.md): Cessna 140 · Parma, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2014 · N76850 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries was the failure of the aluminum center safety belt bracket.
- [NTSB ERA14FA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA313.md): Cessna 182 · Littleton, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2014 · N182PE · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's application of sealant to the engine case halves during engine overhaul, contrary to manufacturer's instructions, which resulted in internal failure of the engine due to the loss of case bolt torque.
- [NTSB ERA14LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA290.md): Cameron Balloons US Z-225 · Spring City, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2014 · N65625 · No damage
  > The pilot's fall from the balloon’s basket during touchdown in a field for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in his fatal injury.
- [NTSB ERA14LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA212.md): Champion 7ECA · Taylorsville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2014 · N9122E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper approach, which resulted in a long landing right of the runway centerline and the airplane’s subsequent collision with a riding mower that would have been difficult for the pilot to see due to its color and the nose-high attitude of the…
- [NTSB ERA13FA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA432.md): Lowerre Bruce T S 12-E · Pahokee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2013 · N220BL · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined because the wreckage was not recovered.
- [NTSB ERA13FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA225.md): Grumman G-44 · Catskill, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 2013 · N8AS · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s misjudgment of the airplane’s altitude above the water and early flare for a landing on water with a glassy condition, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ANC12FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12FA073.md): Cessna U206G · Homer, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2012 · N206VR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper evaluation of the weather conditions and his subsequent downwind water landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN12LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA209.md): Walling Vans RV-3 · Larchwood, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2012 · N34WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing.
- [NTSB WPR11FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA103.md): Cessna T206H · Stanwood, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2011 · N142HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not confirm retraction of the landing gear before landing on water as a result of distraction. Contributing to the accident was the pilot coping with the death of a close family member in the days before the accident, which resulted in a…
- [NTSB WPR11FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA054.md): Beech 19A · Newport Beach, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2010 · N6064N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR10LA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA407.md): Clark RV-6A · Nampa, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2010 · N621AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a collision with terrain during a rejected inadvertent takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA10LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA390.md): Cessna A185F · Rockwood, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2010 · N369E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear prior to a water landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to medication.
- [NTSB CEN10LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA427.md): Cessna 180 · Davant, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2010 · N7812K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper application of the flight controls and throttle during landing, which resulted in a nose over and subsequent inverted immersion in the water. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and inadequate…
- [NTSB CEN10FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA164.md): Maule M-5-235C · Lewisville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2010 · N56489 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not retract the landing gear before a water landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot did not use a checklist.
- [NTSB ERA09LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA025.md): Moses Tim C Quicksilver · Wingate, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2008 · N184GT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a fractured crankshaft.
- [NTSB NYC08LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA245.md): Grumman G-164A · Pelham, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2008 · N7395 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which led to a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX08FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA144.md): de Havilland DHC-2 MK I · Stehekin, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N9558Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear wheels prior to performing a water landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's disabling of the landing gear warning/advisory system and possible fatigue due to his work schedule.

## 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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND 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?fatal=1

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