# 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 15 of 46 · 2,290 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB GAA19CA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA396.md): Donald Bernard Higgs Pietenpol · Anacortes, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2019 · N7169K · Substantial damage > The failure of the left main landing gear attachment point during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because the attachment was not examined, which resulted in a loss of directional control, collision with a drainage culvert, and a… - [NTSB GAA19CA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA388.md): Piper PA18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2019 · N5830C · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to land on rough, grassy terrain, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB GAA19CA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA393.md): Cessna A185 · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2019 · N612TW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his overapplication of brakes during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over. - [NTSB CEN19LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA199.md): Zenair CH750 Stol · Paducah, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 29, 2019 · N170MV · Substantial damage > A stuck exhaust valve that resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing to rough terrain. - [NTSB GAA19CA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA378.md): Cessna 180 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2019 · N9939V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the left wing striking bushes. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distorted visual perception due to his flying with one seat cushion rather than the two… - [NTSB GAA19CA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA395.md): Maule M5 · Gillette, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2019 · N6127M · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB GAA19CA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA385.md): Piper PA 12 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2019 · N3914M · Substantial damage > The pilot's use of excessive brakes during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB ANC19LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA028.md): De Havilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2019 · N94DC · Substantial damage > A loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a water loop. - [NTSB GAA19CA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA371.md): Cessna 182 · Presidio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2019 · N8521T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation. - [NTSB GAA19CA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA413.md): Cessna 152 · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2019 · N5096L · Substantial damage > The student pilot's maneuver to the left to avoid striking birds during takeoff and his subsequent loss of directional control after aborting the takeoff and landing on soft, muddy grass adjacent to the runway during, which resulted in a nose-over. - [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 GAA19CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA365.md): Cessna 182 · Burley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2019 · N8465M · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare during landing in a gusting, right quartering tailwind, which resulted in the airplane wheel barrowing and a subsequent runway overrun, impact with terrain, and noseover. - [NTSB GAA19CA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA370.md): Kirk Ellis Wendell Ptundradactyl · Friday Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2019 · N357WE · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive brake application during landing on a short runway due to his lack of familiarity with the toe brakes, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB ERA19LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA199.md): Taylorcraft BC12 · Readington, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2019 · N43766 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to land on the mowed turf runway, which resulted in the airplane landing in tall grass and subsequently nosing over. - [NTSB GAA19CA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA349.md): Piper PA18 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2019 · N91144 · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a noseover. - [NTSB GAA19CA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA367.md): Cessna 172 · Lebanon, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2019 · N75903 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with a ditch, and subsequent nose-over. - [NTSB GAA19CA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA362.md): Cessna 172 · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2019 · N84402 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over. - [NTSB GAA19CA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA339.md): Air Tractor AT502 · San Benito, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2019 · N103CK · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to take off with the airplane near its maximum allowable gross takeoff weight and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB GAA19CA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA325.md): Aviat A1 · Pingree, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2019 · N35AH · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper rudder application during landing on a dirt airstrip, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and subsequent nose-over - [NTSB GAA19CA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA324.md): David Shotwell Murphy · South Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2019 · N235DS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly tighten his seat belt, which allowed him to slide forward in his seat and resulted in his inadvertent application of excessive brake application during the landing roll and a subsequent noseover. - [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 GAA19CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA321.md): Cessna 180 · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2019 · N7529K · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare and his delayed decision to go-around, which resulted in impact with rocks on a shoreline. - [NTSB WPR19LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA160.md): Cessna 150 · Davis City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 7, 2019 · N6617F · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to proceed with the flight after discovering the contaminated… - [NTSB GAA19CA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA317.md): Piper PA 11 · Paducah, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2019 · N78641 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing on a road in crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane exiting the road and subsequently nosing over. - [NTSB GAA19CA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA309.md): Taylorcraft BC12 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2019 · N44249 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB GAA19CA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA302.md): Dale Berkbigler CCX-2000 · Gunnison, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2019 · N60DB · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a noseover. - [NTSB GAA19CA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA300.md): Vans RV6 · Rose Hill, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2019 · N787TL · Substantial damage > The pilot's unintentional engagement of the brakes before landing, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB GAA19CA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA305.md): Maule M4 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2019 · N9833M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain the runway centerline during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing with the left wheel off the runway, an impact with trees, and a nose-over. - [NTSB GAA19CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA108.md): De Havilland DHC 2 · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2019 · N501J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to retract the amphibious float's landing gear wheels before landing on the water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the after takeoff and before landing checklists. - [NTSB CEN19LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA152.md): Rand Robinson KR2 · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2019 · N886MJ · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to vapor lock of the throttle body injection system. - [NTSB GAA19CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA285.md): Piper PA18 · Cody, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2019 · N997CC · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of airplane control after overcorrecting with rudder. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial… - [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 GAA19CA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA292.md): Stearman B75N1 · Bradford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2019 · N75577 · Substantial damage > The passenger’s inadvertent brake application during landing, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB GAA19CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA267.md): Cessna 172 · Manvel, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2019 · N5788R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in impact with a ditch. - [NTSB GAA19CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA269.md): Cessna 172 · Tomball, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2019 · N8159U · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a left crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over. - [NTSB CEN19LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA169.md): Cessna 162 · Las Animas, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2019 · N5213Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to land on soft, muddy terrain, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB GAA19CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA261.md): Siai-Marchetti SM · Belgrade, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2019 · N772DW · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction's overapplication of rudder during the landing roll and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB GAA19CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA259.md): Cessna 182 · Crossett, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2019 · N8448S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain the runway centerline and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over. - [NTSB GAA19CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA263.md): Stinson 108 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2019 · N6392M · Substantial damage > The pilot's overapplication of the brakes during landing on a soft runway, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB GAA19CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA260.md): Cessna A185 · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2019 · N2429E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent nose-over. - [NTSB GAA19CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA293.md): Piper PA 20 · Canandaigua, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2019 · N7046K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB GAA19CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA247.md): Cessna 172 · Auburn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2019 · N734DX · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper retraction of the flaps during a go-around and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB GAA19CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA245.md): Ercoupe 415 C · Rosendale, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2019 · N2101H · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for an off-airport precautionary landing, which resulted in impact with a fence and a nose-over. - [NTSB GAA19CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA251.md): De Havilland DHC2 · McCarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2019 · N456SF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the airstrip and bouncing. - [NTSB GAA19CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA243.md): Hanson Parakeet A4 Replica · Faribault, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2019 · N27Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare with a left crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing, collapsed landing gear, runway excursion, and nose-over. - [NTSB GAA19CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA240.md): Luscombe 8 · Orofino, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2019 · N22052 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience using heel brakes. - [NTSB GAA19CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA237.md): Vans RV 6 · Chandler, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2019 · N621L · Substantial damage > The pilot's overapplication of the brakes during landing on a grass runway, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB ERA19LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA159.md): Zenair Zodiac CH601 · Angier, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 27, 2019 · N61PG · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to partial interruption of the fuel supply for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB GAA19CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA224.md): Luscombe 8 · Bremen, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2019 · N1866B · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun, impact with a fence, and a nose-over. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096/sequence.md?page=16 ## 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?page=15 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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