# 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 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.
- [NTSB ANC26LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA025.md): Avid Avid Flyer · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 9, 2026 · N394BJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering onto the runway for takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the presence of heavy, wet snow adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB WPR26LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA152.md): Just Highlander · Great Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 8, 2026 · N563JA · Substantial damage
  > On April 8, 2026, about 1106 mountain daylight time, an experimental amateur built Just Aircraft Highlander, N563JA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Great Falls, Montana. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated…
- [NTSB CEN26LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA160.md): Cessna 172N · Tahlequah, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 6, 2026 · N1203F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
- [NTSB CEN26LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA158.md): Cessna A185 · Luverne, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 3, 2026 · N430RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a gusting crosswind landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ANC26LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA023.md): Wag Aero Sportsman · Cordova, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 30, 2026 · N212PX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land on an unsuitable snow-covered runway and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR26LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA142.md): Piper PA-12 · Spanaway, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 28, 2026 · N3484M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive application of brakes, which resulted in the airplane tipping forward onto its nose.
- [NTSB WPR26LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA133.md): Piper PA-12 · West Linn, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Mar 19, 2026 · N7632H · Substantial damage
  > On March 18, 2026, about 1700 Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-12, N7632H, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near West Linn, Oregon. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…
- [NTSB CEN26LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA138.md): Cessna 172M · Solon Springs, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 9, 2026 · N61761 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR26LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA114.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Carefree, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 2, 2026 · N636DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that he landed the tailwheel equipped airplane at a backcountry airstrip, and while taxiing on rough terrain, the tailwheel spring failed and the tailwheel assembly separated from the airplane. The pilot shut down the airplane and exited to…
- [NTSB WPR26LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA106.md): Cessna 120 · Kneeland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 20, 2026 · N72904 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing roll on a snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB CEN26LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA120.md): Vans RV8 · Pottsboro, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 19, 2026 · N2EQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing roll with a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN26LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA121.md): Cessna 140 · Antigo, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 16, 2026 · N2221V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA26LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA108.md): Stinson 108-3 · Palmetto, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 6, 2026 · N528C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN26LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA104.md): Textron 172S · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 31, 2026 · N767VK · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain control during the takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC26LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA011.md): Cessna 150K · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 25, 2026 · N6333G · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s unintentional selection of the wrong, snow-covered landing surface, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR26LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA088.md): Jordan Valley CCX-2000 · Alcova, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 21, 2026 · N972WY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR26LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA090.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Dewey, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jan 17, 2026 · N48X · Substantial damage
  > On January 16, 2026, at 1609 Pacific daylight time, a Lake LA-4-200, N48X sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Dewey, Washington. The flight instructor and student pilot were uninjured. The amphibious airplane was operated as…
- [NTSB WPR26LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA081.md): Cessna 172E · Kingman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 14, 2026 · N7783U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use a pre-takeoff checklist, which resulted in the fuel selector being in the off position, and subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN26LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA087.md): Stinson 108-3 · Gypsum, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jan 11, 2026 · N6725M · Substantial damage
  > On January 11, 2026, at 1408 mountain standard time, a Stinson 108-3 airplane, N6725M, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Gypsum, Colorado. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB ERA26LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA092.md): Cessna 172P · Flemington, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 9, 2026 · N96493 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent manipulation of the mixture control, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb and a subsequent forced lading.
- [NTSB WPR26LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA075.md): Maule M-5-235C · Jay Em, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 1, 2026 · N56500 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control and subsequent nose over due to the inadvertent engagement of the right wheel parking brake as a result of cabin floor carpeting migrating between the right brake master cylinder and parking brake locking lever.
- [NTSB CEN26LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA068.md): Kitfox Clasc IV-1200 · Hudson, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 27, 2025 · N239DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN26LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA057.md): Zenith Stol CH701 · Weatherford, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 6, 2025 · N701SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot being in a rush and failing to note the wind direction and speed.
- [NTSB WPR26LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA049.md): Zenair Stol CH 701 · Shady Cove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 20, 2025 · N43AH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper throttle input during an approach, which resulted in a rapid descent, hard landing and runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA26LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA032.md): Cessna 140 · Suffolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 6, 2025 · N1860V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR26LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA033.md): Cessna 152 · Richfield, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2025 · N49792 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in gusting wind conditions during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN26LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA031.md): Denney Kitfox · Chilton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 27, 2025 · N5241N · Substantial damage
  > On October 27, 2025, about 0530 central daylight time, a Denney Kitfox III airplane, N5241N, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Chilton, Texas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB ERA26LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA020.md): Cessna 140 · Canon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2025 · N1882V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent application of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB ERA26LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA021.md): Cessna 140 · Plymouth, CT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 11, 2025 · N2812N · Substantial damage
  > The plot’s failure to account sufficiently for the decrease in the airplane’s takeoff performance due to the wet turf runway, which resulted in a collision with a log barrier and subsequent nose over after aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR26LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA017.md): Cessna 185C · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 10, 2025 · N5806T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a left crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN26LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA019.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Bonilla, SD · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 10, 2025 · N53853 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate flight planning and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the precautionary off-airport landing.
- [NTSB WPR26LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA018.md): Cessna 180 · Imnaha, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2025 · N249MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued application of brakes during an aborted takeoff in a tailwind on down-sloping terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC26LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA001.md): Cessna 172N · Petersburg, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 7, 2025 · N80628 · Substantial damage
  > On October 7, 2025, at 1456 Alaska daylight time, a Cessna 172 airplane, N80628, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Petersburg, Alaska. The student pilot and flight instructor were not injured. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB WPR26LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA003.md): Willey Frank C Jr. Avid Mark 4 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 4, 2025 · N90331 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA013.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Chaseley, ND · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2025 · N91042 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN26LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA004.md): Cessna 172 · North La Junta, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2025 · N617SP · Substantial damage
  > The solo student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA002.md): Champion 7GC · Haskell, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 1, 2025 · N621E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience with the recently installed brakes and tundra tires.
- [NTSB WPR25LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA299.md): Vans RV3-A · Torrington, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 27, 2025 · N16MR · Substantial damage
  > On September 27, 2025, about 1600 mountain daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Vans RV-3A, N16MR, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Torrington, Wyoming. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as…
- [NTSB ANC25LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA113.md): Cessna 140A · Los Banos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 27, 2025 · N9410A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind, resulting in a ground loop and nose over.
- [NTSB ERA25LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA358.md): Cessna 182 · Blue Ridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2025 · N1176R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ANC25LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA111.md): 217whiskeymike SQ12 · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2025 · N217WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a hole in the tundra, which resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA25LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA345.md): Cessna 172 · Williston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 13, 2025 · N345QA · Substantial damage
  > On September 13, 2025, about 0733 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172G, N345QA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Williston, Florida. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB CEN25LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA375.md): Just Highlander · Forest Lake, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2025 · N442DU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a gusty crosswind landing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA335.md): Lafferty Jack SEA REY · Bell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 6, 2025 · N2469J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to raise the landing gear before landing on the water.
- [NTSB ANC25LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA102.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Unalakleet, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2025 · N242BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilots encounter with an obstructed dip in the landing surface during the landing roll out on a remote airstrip, which resulted in a noseover.

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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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