# 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 GAA17CA569](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA569.md): Piper PA 18 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2017 · N3797Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain pitch control due to an encounter with a tailwind gust after the airplane had stopped, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA550](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA550.md): Cessna 180 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2017 · N9624B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA554](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA554.md): Thomas J Murray Kitfox Super Sport · Old Forge, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2017 · N233TD · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the wheel assembly during landing due to the pilot’s use of improper retaining nuts when he installed the tundra tires.
- [NTSB GAA17CA552](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA552.md): Hencken William Pietenpol AIR Camper · Franklin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2017 · N40WH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the weld that connects the left main landing gear and the axle during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA544](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA544.md): Piper PA 11 · Petersville, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2017 · N4741M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s overapplication of brakes, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA531](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA531.md): Cessna 210 · Kinsley, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2017 · N9595X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue an unstabilized approach for landing in tailwind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun and a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA528](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA528.md): Cessna 152 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2017 · N89732 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR17LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA197.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2017 · N75753 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA17CA525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA525.md): Cessna 182 · Lockwood, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2017 · N6849M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to go around, which resulted in a runway overrun on a wet, grass runway.
- [NTSB GAA17CA524](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA524.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2017 · N52813 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s overapplication of the brakes, which resulted in the biplane coming to rest inverted.
- [NTSB CEN17LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA338.md): Golden Eagle Chief · Mt. Zion, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2017 · N68N · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA17CA515](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA515.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2017 · N1701H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of airplane control during an attempted aborted landing.
- [NTSB ERA17LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA307.md): Cessna U206 · Harpswell, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2017 · N4615X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel's failure to apply proper torque to the cylinder flange nuts and through bolts, which resulted in shifting of the Nos. 1, 2, and 3 main bearings, loss of lubrication, and failure of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB GAA17CA513](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA513.md): Cessna 172 · Belle Fourche, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2017 · N2982U · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a go-around in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN17FA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA332.md): Cessna 180J · Gaylord, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2017 · N180LP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in weather conditions that were conducive to carburetor ice formation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation.
- [NTSB ERA17LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA298.md): Cessna 305 · Wurtsboro, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2017 · N1834 · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue fracture of the left main landing gear axle.
- [NTSB WPR17LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA192.md): Maule M 7-235C · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2017 · N6447M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the pre-takeoff checklist and the failure of the left main landing gear brake due to a damaged brake master cylinder piston rod, which resulted in a stuck left brake and subsequent loss of control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA507](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA507.md): Cub Crafters CC11 100 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2017 · N599CC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while landing in crosswind conditions and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN17LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA330.md): Air Tractor AT 401 · Pearsall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2017 · N4532F · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue crack of an engine cylinder, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA17CA537](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA537.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Foley, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2017 · N181TM · Substantial damage
  > The ground crew’s incorrect hook up of the banner, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA496](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA496.md): MIke Reed Super Cub · Murphy, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2017 · N7677M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s use of excessive brake pressure during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA504](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA504.md): Boeing E75 · Centerville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2017 · N4859N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB GAA17CA501](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA501.md): Piper PA18 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2017 · N7678D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s use of excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA493](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA493.md): Boyd Bruce RV4 · Yerington, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2017 · N687BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounded landing and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN17LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA323.md): North American SNJ-4 · Ashland, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2017 · N243CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA471.md): Champion 7ACA · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2017 · N1227G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and the flight instructor’s use of excessive braking, which led to a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA475.md): Cessna 180 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2017 · N5236D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare while landing on water with glassy water conditions, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA473.md): Cessna 180 · Puntilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2017 · N9455C · Destroyed
  > The airplane’s encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA17CA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA452.md): Piper PA28 · St. Joseph, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2017 · N2204B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in the nose landing gear collapsing and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN17LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA295.md): Steele Acro Sport II · Loudonville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2017 · N896JC · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR17LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA169.md): Cessna 172A · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2017 · N7243T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach for landing, which resulted in the airplane landing long, and his delayed decision to go around with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in collision with an airport perimeter fence.
- [NTSB GAA17CA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA480.md): Thomas J Hankamp VAN'S Aircraft RV4 · Poughkeepsie, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2017 · N9214 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA17CA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA445.md): Cessna 170 · San Andreas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2017 · N5596C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare during an aborted go-around in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA442.md): Cessna A185 · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2017 · N208SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA441.md): Piper PA18S · Sterling, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2017 · N4387A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA440.md): Mitchell Derryle V Rans S 7 Courier · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2017 · N6333Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to take off from a lake in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA435.md): Gilbert Thomas Jeffrey Lancair 235 · Denison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2017 · N91JG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA433.md): Stinson SR9 · Bode, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2017 · N83K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off from an unimproved bean field with insufficient length for the airplane to clear adjacent corn stalks.
- [NTSB GAA17CA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA428.md): Piper L 21B · Cartersville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2017 · N3907E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll and subsequent excessive brake application, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA17LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA254.md): Cessna 152 · Tamarac, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2017 · N714UY · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to ensure that the airplane's fuel system was free of water contamination before departing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA424.md): Salerno Kenneth G JR Kitfox Series 7 · Owyhee, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2017 · N702KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a rough, dirt airstrip.
- [NTSB GAA17CA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA420.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2008 · Lone Rock, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2017 · N445X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control and runway excursion during the aborted landing. Contributing to the improper landing flare was the student’s distraction by a deer…
- [NTSB GAA17CA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA416.md): Piper PA 22 · Breckenridge, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2017 · N9807D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of situational awareness during the approach over a corn field, which resulted in collision with corn stalks.
- [NTSB ANC17LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA037.md): Cessna A185 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2017 · N401WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to manage fuel quantity in flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow manufacturer guidance for restoring engine power after emptying a fuel…
- [NTSB GAA17CA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA422.md): Piper PA32 · Marion, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2017 · N31841 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA17CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA236.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey LSA · Lake Ashby, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2017 · N796SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect configuration of the landing gear for a water landing in an amphibious airplane, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA397.md): Rainbow Sky Reach Bushcat · Ahoskie, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2017 · N253BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper lateral/bank control during the landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over into water.
- [NTSB ERA17LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA234.md): Cessna 172 · Cape Coral, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2017 · N2492U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination with water and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that detected, but did not fully resolve, the water contamination of the fuel system.
- [NTSB ERA17TA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17TA233.md): Lawrence O Nolte Zodiac CH650B · Dover, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 2, 2017 · N650LN · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power as a result of the loss of all electric fuel pumps due to a loss of electric power because of the installation of an improper battery on the airplane and the use of improper charging cables on the battery.
- [NTSB GAA17CA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA391.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Ferguson, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2017 · N157WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096/sequence?page=20

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