# 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 ANC15CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA024.md): Robert M. Jones Zenith CH 701 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2015 · N669RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive descent rate and subsequent hard landing during the landing flare/touchdown.
- [NTSB GAA15CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA068.md): Cessna 180 · Hartland, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2015 · N2724X · Substantial damage
  > Abnormal runway contact which precipitated a loss of control and nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA073.md): Cessna 182T · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2015 · N9085Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane during the runway overrun.
- [NTSB WPR15LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA167.md): Beech F33A · Puyallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2015 · N84MD · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a mechanic’s failure to properly tighten the B-nut to the fuel pump inlet during a recent annual inspection. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off despite…
- [NTSB GAA15CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA042.md): Cessna 140 · Mize, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2015 · N76452 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during an off airport precautionary landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN15LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA205.md): Pitts Model 12 · Burneyville, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2015 · N12DR · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system.
- [NTSB CEN15LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA204.md): Grumman G 164A · Maysville, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2015 · N7951 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN15CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA196.md): Aeronca 7AC · Cambridge, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2015 · N85664 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while encountering a wind gust after landing.
- [NTSB CEN15LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA207.md): Cessna 177B · Jennings, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2015 · N30981 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, the nosewheel tire bursting, and a subsequent porpoise and nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA035.md): Cessna 152 · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2015 · N179BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA036.md): Piper PA 22-135 · Drexel, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2015 · N3768A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while taxiing in unfavorable wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA15CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA037.md): Jabiru Jabiru - SP · Surprise, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2015 · N593J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN15CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA201.md): Fiebich Paul Dean Airbike RX40 · Derby, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2015 · N61453 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing, which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB GAA15CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA023.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Ropesville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2015 · N20062 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN15LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA206.md): Piper PA 32R-301T · Stephenville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2015 · N9284 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons, which necessitated a forced landing, during which the airplane impacted trees and a power line.
- [NTSB WPR15LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA130.md): Vans RV6A · Green Valley, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2015 · N811KM · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during initial climb due to the disconnection of both fuel pump power wires.
- [NTSB GAA15CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA012.md): Piper PA 12 · Midland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2015 · N2722M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN15LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA175.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164A · New Roads, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2015 · N9755 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to three stuck exhaust valves.
- [NTSB GAA15CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA010.md): Jabiru USA Sport J250 SP · Hondo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2015 · N638J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to this accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA15CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA162.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · St Marys, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2015 · N7772J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA15CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA152.md): Cessna 182L · Waycross, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2015 · N42667 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use any airport guidance while taxiing, which resulted in geographic disorientation and a takeoff attempt from an inadequate length and unsuitable surface.
- [NTSB CEN15LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA170.md): Maule M 7-260C · Oregon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2015 · N55000 · Substantial damage
  > Engine vibration for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR15LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA127.md): Jimenez Vans RV 7A · Dayton, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2015 · N51MJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during descent for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN15FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA163.md): Ahrens Gerd H RV 6 · Pratt, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2015 · N4074V · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of directional control and the airplane’s subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN15CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA166.md): Funk B85C · Leonard, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2015 · N81194 · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the UP elevator cable turnbuckle which became disconnected during the flight.
- [NTSB CEN15CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA159.md): Arnold Zodiac CH 650 · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2015 · N715AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was unable to maintain directional control during the landing due to the foreign object that lodged behind the rudder.
- [NTSB CEN15CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA151.md): Cessna 172P · Kankakee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 21, 2015 · N54974 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flight control inputs resulting in the loss of control during the landing flare.
- [NTSB WPR15LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA101.md): Vans RV7 - Undesignat · Belfair, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2015 · N513BW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was the unapproved repair and improper inspection of the engine crankshaft.
- [NTSB WPR15CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA100.md): Cessna U206 - G · Kernville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2015 · CFGQQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain airplane control during the landing with a tailwind which resulted in a bounce, long landing, and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN15LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA131.md): Bell-Watson 47 G · North Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2015 · N43762 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during the practice touchdown autorotation, which resulted in a subsequent loss of helicopter control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA125.md): Cessna 182C · Fort Morgan, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2015 · N8997T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning/management, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landing in a pasture.
- [NTSB CEN15CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA105.md): Cessna 172K · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 17, 2015 · N7061G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR15LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA085.md): Cubcrafters CC11-160 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2015 · N232LT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate instrument scan during cruise flight, which resulted in his failure to notice a loss of engine oil pressure. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the oil pressure transducer supply line, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a…
- [NTSB ERA15CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA100.md): Shannon William RV6A · Pikeville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2015 · N32SN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, and his subsequent flight into icing conditions, which resulted in…
- [NTSB CEN15LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA114.md): Cessna 150G · Pontiac, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2015 · N2871S · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s loss of directional control during an attempted go-around with a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during examination of the engine.
- [NTSB CEN15LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA099.md): Cessna 195B · Llano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2015 · N2125C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s overrotation of the airplane when lifting the tail during the takeoff roll, which allowed the propeller to come in contact with the runway and resulted in a reduction in engine power and the pilot’s subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR15CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA074.md): Waco Classic YMF F5C · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 3, 2015 · N171L · Substantial damage
  > The accidental application of the brakes by the passenger during landing roll which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ERA15CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA083.md): Cessna 182P · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 26, 2014 · N6063F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN15LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA078.md): Piper PA 46 350P · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2014 · N224JJ · Substantial damage
  > The nose landing gear collapse as a result of the fracture of the engine mount at the nose gear actuator attachment point in an area that a service bulletin (SB) recommended for inspection. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate…
- [NTSB ERA15LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA077.md): Thomas R Wade Revelation · Ellisville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2014 · N783QJ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the uncertified engine's front connecting rod needle bearing, which resulted in damage to the front piston and a subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with the uncertified…
- [NTSB CEN15CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA073.md): Cessna 152 · Berrien Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2014 · N25979 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing and his poor decision not to abort the landing before the airplane traveled off the end of the airstrip.
- [NTSB CEN15CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA072.md): Cubcrafters CC11-160 · Middleton, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2014 · N471LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while braking during landing rollout.
- [NTSB ERA15LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA071.md): Cessna 210 5(205) · Sussex, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2014 · N8296Z · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the No. 2 cylinder valve area during the most recent annual inspection, which resulted in the in-flight failure of the intake valve springs due to rust on the spring surfaces and subsequent fatigue cracking.
- [NTSB CEN15LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA053.md): Beech 58P · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2014 · N3689L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to land long (past the midpoint) on a wet runway and his failure to conduct a go-around when the airplane did not touch down at the approach end of the runway, which resulted in an overrun.
- [NTSB ERA15LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA051.md): Bell Bill Kitfox 6 · Columbus, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2014 · N524MB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR15LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA032.md): Cessna T210M · Jacksonville, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2014 · N1593M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of the No. 6 connecting rod, which resulted from oil starvation.
- [NTSB CEN15CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA037.md): Cessna 162 · Hinckley, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2014 · N165JA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's relaxing of elevator back pressure during the landing roll that induced a porpoise, loss of control, and collapsing of the nose wheel.
- [NTSB WPR15LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA029.md): Henry Steven J Just Acft Superstol · Murphy, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2014 · N682SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly manage the fuel supply, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN15LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA028.md): Huebbe Sonex HB · Plainview, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2014 · N244HB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA036.md): Flight Design CTLSi · White Bear Lake, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2014 · N549CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall, a hard landing, and 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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