# 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 GAA20CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA071.md): Cessna 182 · San Luis, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2019 · N91846 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pitch attitude during landing on rising terrain in flat light conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA20CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA064.md): New Glasair Sportsman GS-2 · Huntsville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2019 · N24EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper pitch control during takeoff from a muddy, turf runway and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA20CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA069.md): Cessna 180 · Tyler, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 8, 2019 · N9925N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper wind correction while taking off with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA20LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA028.md): Cessna T210 · Odessa, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 1, 2019 · N732JW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel.
- [NTSB GAA20CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA051.md): Pereyra Aventura · Tavares, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2019 · N170AV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing on water, and his failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB GAA20CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA091.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 · Apopka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2019 · N639BV · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA20CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA095.md): Cessna 120 · Marion, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2019 · N77200 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's overapplication of the brakes during landing to avoid a deer on the runway, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA20CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA040.md): Kitfox S7 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2019 · C-GPMT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of excessive braking control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA20CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA023.md): Cessna 172 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2019 · N6097G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing, a subsequent hard landing on grass left of the runway, and a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the student’s self-imposed pressure to land the airplane
- [NTSB ANC20LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA002.md): Cessna 172 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2019 · N7267A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, a precautionary landing, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA20CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA011.md): Champion 8GCBC · Henrys Lake, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2019 · N632K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA20CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA004.md): Reed Mike Smiths Super CUB · Triangle, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2019 · N677M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA20CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA003.md): Vans RV9 · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2019 · N192DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi, which resulted in the landing gear collapsing and a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA577](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA577.md): Pitts S2 · Morrisville, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2019 · N5310S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose down.
- [NTSB GAA19CA586](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA586.md): Piper PA 12 · Williams, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2019 · N3985M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's over application of power during recovery from a runway excursion, which resulted in a ground loop and nose over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA575](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA575.md): Piper J3C · Lander, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2019 · N33463 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in the right wing striking the ground, a runway excursion, impact with a fence, and a subsequent noseover.
- [NTSB GAA19CA564](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA564.md): Piper PA18 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2019 · N5408Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to depart from an off-airport surface covered with standing water, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB GAA19CA584](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA584.md): Piper PA18 · New Meadows, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2019 · N6741L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a gusting, right quartering headwind, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB GAA19CA552](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA552.md): Maule M 6-235 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2019 · N88DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in the airplane hitting a rut, bouncing, and then nosing over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA551](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA551.md): Piper PA 12 · Healy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2019 · N4315M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while taking off from water in shifting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA19CA544](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA544.md): Cessna 172F · Hemet, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2019 · N5229F · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper decision to perform a precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB ERA19LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA268.md): Beech K35 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2019 · N5300E · Substantial damage
  > An unintended brake application of the right main landing gear brake system during the landing rollout due to excessive play between the brake caliper anchor bolts and their bushings.
- [NTSB GAA19CA529](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA529.md): Cessna 172 · Mekoryuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2019 · N737NJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA19LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA267.md): Grumman G164 · Berlin, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 8, 2019 · N8386K · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the No. 9 pushrod, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA19CA526](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA526.md): Pietenpol Pietenpol Aircamper · Glendo, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2019 · N14961 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's overapplication of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB ANC19LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA053.md): Piper PA18 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2019 · N5057Y · Substantial damage
  > One of the pilot’s inadvertent application of the airplane's brakes, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA548](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA548.md): Cessna 180 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2019 · N9250T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA19CA539](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA539.md): Piper J3C · Winfield, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2019 · N7326H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper wind correction input during taxi in a gusting tailwind, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA530](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA530.md): Piper PA 18 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2019 · N72842 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and the pilot's improper pitch control during the landing roll which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA522.md): Stinson 108 · Bandera, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2019 · N97699 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a simulated rejected takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun and noseover.
- [NTSB WPR19TA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19TA248.md): Hall Kitfox · Nampa, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Aug 30, 2019 · N87TJ · Substantial damage
  > The owner's improper installation of the tailwheel, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing as a result of severe tailwheel vibrations.
- [NTSB GAA19CA510](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA510.md): American Legend AL3C · Waco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2019 · N173JE · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover.
- [NTSB GAA19CA507](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA507.md): Maule M5 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2019 · N9096E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during landing on a dry lakebed, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA505](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA505.md): Pipistrel Sinus 912 · Oxford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2019 · N331AV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued use of battery power during a nonpowered flight in a powered-glider, which depleted the battery to a level that was insufficient to power the starter during the engine restart sequence and resulted in a forced landing to a soft field and…
- [NTSB GAA19CA501](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA501.md): Champion 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2019 · N87010 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's overapplication of brakes during landing on unimproved terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA495.md): Flight Design CT2K · Hooper, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2019 · N433CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, an off-airport landing to a field, and a subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA497](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA497.md): Piper PA 12 · McCarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2019 · N2534M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's overapplication of brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC19TA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19TA044.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Aug 12, 2019 · N91402 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain takeoff heading due to sun glare, which resulted in his inability to see an island adjacent to the water lane and subequent impact with the island.
- [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 GAA19CA464](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA464.md): Cessna 172 · Westminster, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2019 · N618PD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue the landing with the airplane high and fast during the approach, which resulted in a long landing and a subsequent runway overrun and nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR19LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA226.md): Cessna 177RG · Fall City, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2019 · N1828Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 3 cylinder intake valve that resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing on uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CEN19LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA243.md): Culver LCA · Viroqua, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 25, 2019 · N29272 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR19CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19CA197.md): Avid Avid Magnum · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2019 · N777DV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land on a rough, grass airstrip, which resulted in the nose landing gear collapsing and a subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA443.md): Valldejuli John A Aerocomp · Jefferson City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2019 · N12ZT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with runway lights, and a nose-over.
- [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 CEN19LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA226.md): Cashen Super Acro Sport · Detroit Lakes, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2019 · N61SC · Substantial damage
  > An open circuit in the engine's electrical switch box, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA412.md): Cessna 172 · Elkton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2019 · N35585 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot under instruction's failure to follow the flight instructor’s directions and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA19LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA226.md): Cessna 120 · Summit, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 13, 2019 · N3886V · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor ice formation.
- [NTSB GAA19CA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA408.md): Piper PA 20 · Hamilton, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2019 · N7409K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control due to his unintentional use of brakes instead of the rudder during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA402.md): Cessna 180 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2019 · N91299 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper soft-field landing technique, which resulted in a nose-over.

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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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