# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CEN22LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA092.md): Cessna 172L · Minocqua, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 3, 2022 · N4209Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during landing when the airplane encountered ice and snow on the runway.
- [NTSB WPR22LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA074.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Jordan Valley, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 1, 2022 · N58BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to takeoff on remote snow covered terrain which, resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR22LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA071.md): Cessna 150C · Johnsondale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 30, 2021 · N7801Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing on a snow-covered unimproved runway.
- [NTSB ANC22LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA011.md): Larry Bingham LB-1 · Haines, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 15, 2021 · N555LB · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information, which resulted in a precautionary landing and impact with snow.
- [NTSB CEN22LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA079.md): Luscombe 8A · Ellinwood, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2021 · N1616K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN22LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA076.md): Aviat A-1A · St. Jo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 9, 2021 · N111XJ · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA066.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Tahlequah, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 3, 2021 · N3372A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of yaw control while on final approach, which resulted in the pilot performing an off-runway landing, and a subsequent nose over. The reason for the loss of yaw control could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR22LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA051.md): Travel Air 4-D · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 30, 2021 · N476N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort a high-speed taxi in time before the airplane exited the end of the airstrip which resulted in the pilot’s over application of the brakes and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ERA22LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA094.md): Piper J3C · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 30, 2021 · N656CJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent application of brakes during touchdown, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB ANC22LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA008.md): Piper PA-18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 26, 2021 · N1380A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, off-airport landing, and nose over.
- [NTSB ANC22LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA006.md): Cub Crafters CC-18-180 · Yukon Charlie River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 9, 2021 · N413CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [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 CEN22LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA018.md): Cessna 210 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 20, 2021 · N1235U · Substantial damage
  > A temporary loss of engine power during the takeoff due to a damaged fuel pump, which resulted in a forced landing and a runway excursion. The source of the damage to the fuel pump could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR22LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA014.md): Avid Mark IV · Payette, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2021 · N583DM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an outlet screen on the fuel system header tank.
- [NTSB ERA22LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA013.md): Cessna 182 · Fruitland Park, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2021 · N5797B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to establish a proper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA012.md): Luscombe 8A · Winchester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2021 · N4581M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s misapplication of brakes during the landing roll which resulted in a nose-over event and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN22LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA005.md): Piper PA-18-105 Special · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 5, 2021 · N7117K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper application of brakes during landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA038.md): Aviat A-1C 200 · Riverhead, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2021 · N199B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during landing which resulted in a noseover and substantial damage.
- [NTSB CEN21LA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA469.md): Meuer SA900 V-STAR · Kokomo, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 30, 2021 · N675MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate speed and altitude during final approach, which resulted in an off field landing short of the runway and a subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ERA21LA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA388.md): Cessna 172 · Port Orange, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 29, 2021 · N116SV · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the nut from the stud and the fracture of the bolt that secured the crankshaft idler gear to the engine crankcase, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to the inability of the left crankshaft idler gear assembly to drive of the…
- [NTSB CEN21LA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA472.md): Cessna T210N · East Sparta, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 28, 2021 · N1925U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve.
- [NTSB WPR21LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA356.md): Kitfox S7 · Hooper, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2021 · N696CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive brake pressure which resulted in the airplane nosing over and coming to rest inverted.
- [NTSB CEN21LA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA451.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2021 · N2923W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC21LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA091.md): Champion 7GCBC · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2021 · N6357N · Substantial damage
  > The pilots over application of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC21LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA093.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Chandalar Shelf, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2021 · N8061D · Substantial damage
  > A separation of the rudder cable from the rudder pedal due to the connecting bolt detaching for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA21LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA375.md): American Legend AL3 · Andover Township, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 14, 2021 · N948FS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's excessive asymmetrical application of the brakes, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA21LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA358.md): Alon A2 · Abingdon, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 13, 2021 · N5644F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a nosewheel steering actuator arm, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ANC21LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA088.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2021 · N7MY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and nose over.
- [NTSB CEN21LA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA414.md): Cessna 172S · LaSalle, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 10, 2021 · N2099J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA21LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA359.md): Cessna 172S · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2021 · N782JA · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to use the correct throttle linkage hardware when reinstalling the engine, resulting in a disconnection of the throttle during flight.
- [NTSB ANC21LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA085.md): Piper PA-12 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 6, 2021 · N149AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of inappropriate terrain and decision to land with a tailwind, which resulted in a loss of directional control, an attempted go-around, and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA402.md): Murphy Renegade II · Sheridan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2021 · N490DJ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to a piston seizure.
- [NTSB CEN21LA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA404.md): Cessna 182 · Delta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 3, 2021 · N9114W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power that resulted in a forced landing and subsequent noseover. The reason for the total loss of engine power could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN21LA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA398.md): Segarra Lucas JR Zenith Stoll 701 · Grantsburg, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2021 · N705L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in abnormal runway contact and the nose landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA393.md): Air Tractor AT-401B · Storm Lake, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2021 · N5081W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a landing approach with a tailwind that resulted in a landing overrun and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA337.md): Vans RV7 · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 21, 2021 · N838WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a touchdown on the nose gear first, resulting in damage to the nose gear and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ANC21LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA081.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 21, 2021 · N4334Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and nose over.
- [NTSB CEN21LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA374.md): Cessna 140 · Greenville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 13, 2021 · N77365 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA21LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA367.md): Collins Robert S Just Acft Highlander · Brasstown, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 12, 2021 · N409JD · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear wheel lock nuts, which resulted in a wheel separation and nose over during landing.
- [NTSB WPR21LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA308.md): Cessna 172 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 9, 2021 · N5735R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain prior to encountering a downdraft, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA299.md): Vans RV6 · Ocracoke, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 25, 2021 · N464DM · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [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 ERA21LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA294.md): Turbine Cubs Of Wyoming PA-18 Super CUB · Dinwiddie, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 19, 2021 · N507TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control while taxiing on soft ground, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN21LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA323.md): Cessna P210N · Refugio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2021 · N174R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC21LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA060.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2021 · N99640 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s use of excessive braking which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC21LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA059.md): Cessna 170 · Rampart, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 11, 2021 · N2583C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN21LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA311.md): Eslinger C W/Eslinger S M Cassutt · Pryor, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2021 · N8277S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s high flare and failure to execute a go-around which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.
- [NTSB ANC21LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA052.md): Champion 7GCBC · Palmer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2021 · N5213X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR21LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA264.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2021 · N9609H · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power during a low pass, due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat during the landing approach.
- [NTSB ANC21LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA054.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2021 · N8996Y · Substantial damage
  > The 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.

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## 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
```

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