# 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 ERA15LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA314.md): Grumman G164 · Trenton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2015 · N5277 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land the airplane with a tailwind and his subsequent application of excessive braking, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA223.md): Cessna 170B · Driggs, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2015 · N2369D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA222.md): Cessna A185F · Emily, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2015 · N23DE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear, which resulted in a gear down water landing and a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA218.md): Cessna 170A · East Haddam, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2015 · N5749C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and excessive use of brakes, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA226.md): Stick & Rag Flying Club CB 1 · Kingman, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2015 · N1030S · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the left wheel from the landing gear assembly during the landing touchdown, which precipitated a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and nose over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA216.md): Cessna 150M · Ellijay, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2015 · N3568V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a descent, loss of directional control, and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR15LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA230.md): Grumman G164 - B · Princeton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2015 · N48452 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during an agricultural application flight due to a cylinder failure.
- [NTSB CEN15LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA334.md): Cessna 208B · Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2015 · N942AC · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with a wind gust during ground maneuvering and the captain’s improper flight control positioning to account for wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane being blown onto its left wing.
- [NTSB CEN15LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA330.md): Grumman G-164A · Emmett, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2015 · N963X · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure due to several loose, damaged cylinder stud nuts and hold-down bolts. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to detect that the cylinder nuts and hold-down bolts were not properly secured during the engine’s most…
- [NTSB GAA15CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA205.md): Boeing B75N1 · Shelter Island, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2015 · N5820V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC15CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA055.md): Champion 7GCBC · Skweetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2015 · N3085G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA220.md): Cessna 150M · Apopka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2015 · N704SB · Substantial damage
  > Following a bird strike during takeoff, the pilot's decision to land without sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane, which resulted in an over-run, collision with terrain, and nose over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA203.md): Welch Floyd L Quickie Q 2 · Hazleton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2015 · N518JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
- [NTSB CEN15LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA319.md): Cessna 182E · Rozet, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2015 · N3344Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ANC15CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA054.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2015 · N323DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC15CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA053.md): Cessna U206F · Kasilof, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2015 · N206CL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a jammed elevator and subsequent loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR15LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA220.md): Cessna 182Q · Prichard, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2015 · N759LV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 6 cylinder piston pin.
- [NTSB ANC15CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA058.md): Cessna 150G · Mekoryuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2015 · N3392J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA15LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA276.md): Grumman American Avn. AA1B · Lititz, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2015 · N8969L · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine found no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN15LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA351.md): Roberts Bruce W Vans Aircraft RV 9A · Land O' Lakes, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2015 · N142DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR15CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA207.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2015 · N8075P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to manage the fuel system properly during a banner tow operation resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA15CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA165.md): Aviat A-1C-180 · Comanche, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2015 · N317MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper pitch control during touchdown, which resulted in a nose over and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA292.md): Cessna 172D · Shenandoah, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2015 · N2320U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CEN15LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA286.md): Don W Guice Zodiac 601XL · Seagoville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2015 · N253DG · Substantial damage
  > The engine overheating, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, due to the pilot's operation of the engine with a higher-than-specified oil quantity level.
- [NTSB ANC15CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA045.md): Johnson Gary PA 18 Super CUB KIT · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2015 · N808GJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA146.md): Cessna 150L · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2015 · N19337 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a porpoise, and firewall damage.
- [NTSB GAA15CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA160.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8A · Anacortes, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2015 · N28437 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA134.md): Quicksilver MX · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2015 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion, and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA151.md): Flight Design Ctls · Andover, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2015 · N799CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management and preflight planning, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing in a field where the airplane nosed over.
- [NTSB CEN15LA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA451.md): Cessna 150L · Carthage, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2015 · N17292 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR15LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA186.md): Rockwell International S 2R · Washtucna, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2015 · N8420V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC15CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA040.md): Piper PA 18A 150 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2015 · N2892Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC15CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA039.md): Piper PA 18-150 · McCarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2015 · N3897Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of wheel brakes during landing, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN15LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA271.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164B · Foster, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2015 · N48687 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during a low-level aerial application flight due to fuel exhaustion following the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection that led to his assumption that sufficient fuel was on board for the flight based on his reliance on a…
- [NTSB GAA15CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA114.md): Piper PA 16 · Tollville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2015 · N5735H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare, which resulted in the airplane impacting a rice field and nosing over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA113.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164A · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2015 · N8372 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion, and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA258.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Haskell, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2015 · N535CT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident engine examination and test run did not reveal any evidence of preimpact malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA15CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA107.md): Piper PA 18A 150 · Hay, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2015 · N7860D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's and flight instructor's improper brake application during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to make a positive transfer of controls.
- [NTSB GAA15CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA104.md): Cessna 150F · Harlingen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2015 · N8126S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB GAA15CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA099.md): Cessna 172 - R · State College, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2015 · N2254U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach to landing which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN15LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA243.md): Cessna TR182 · Tulia, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2015 · N4645T · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA15CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA095.md): Cessna 182Q · Honesdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2015 · N759EB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to land with sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane.
- [NTSB GAA15CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA091.md): Lefever Paul M RV12 · Caledonia, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2015 · N198PR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA087.md): Smith Vilas Kitfox · McLeansboro, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2015 · N4100T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain attitude control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of training and experience in this airplane make and model.
- [NTSB GAA15CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA084.md): Faunce PA-11 · Morrisville, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2015 · N710JF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and his deliberate application of excessive braking pressure.
- [NTSB GAA15CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA082.md): Boeing PT 17 · Williamson, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2015 · N55528 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot landed off the right side of the runway resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA239.md): Ayres S2R G6 · Tivoli, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2015 · N3300U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the fuel control unit due to the worn stub shaft spline, which resulted in an engine overspeed. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the fuel control unit.
- [NTSB ANC15CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA028.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2015 · N83330 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC15CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA025.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2015 · N2998P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes to maintain directional control, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA065.md): Champion 7ECA · Quincy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2015 · N6096F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.

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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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