# 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 ANC12CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA112.md): Piper PA-12 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2012 · N4483M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA12LA574](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA574.md): Cessna 150G · Corinth, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2012 · N8465J · Substantial damage
  > The improper torque application on the crankshaft gear bolt by maintenance personnel during an engine overhaul, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the locking tab washer and gear alignment dowel and subsequent engine stoppage. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB CEN12LA635](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA635.md): Cessna 182P · Mecosta, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2012 · N58844 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ANC12CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA108.md): Cessna 172K · Atqasuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2012 · N84549 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while performing a high-speed taxi in windy conditions.
- [NTSB WPR12LA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA409.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Monroe, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2012 · N3702F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR12LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA402.md): Hansen HANSEN-VANS RV-6 · Lemolo Lake, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2012 · N53MH · Substantial damage
  > An overvoltage event due to the failure of the automotive voltage regulator, which resulted in electrical anomalies and smoke in the cockpit and a subsequent forced off-airport landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA547](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA547.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Tail Dragger · Elizabethtown, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2012 · N237TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during a takeoff in gusty crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off in gusty wind conditions associated with approaching…
- [NTSB WPR12CA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA401.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2012 · N4798Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate postmaintenance and preflight inspections, which resulted in the separation of the left main wheel after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the improperly secured left main wheel spindle nut.
- [NTSB CEN12CA608](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA608.md): Rolladen-Schneider OHG LS3-A · Navasota, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2012 · N27UP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for landing area conditions during an off-airport landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR12CA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA388.md): Piggott John H Bearhawk · Sequim, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2012 · N347JP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing.
- [NTSB ANC12CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA099.md): Cessna 180 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2012 · N67178 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA12LA539](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA539.md): Cessna 172M · Canadensis, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N391R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath.
- [NTSB ANC12CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA102.md): Piper PA-12 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N3615M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN12LA593](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA593.md): Mudge Ray KIT FOX 5 · Bowling Green, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2012 · N84KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN12LA589](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA589.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Ralls, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2012 · N23960 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the rocker arm journal casting of the rocker arm cap.
- [NTSB ANC12CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA094.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2012 · N4316Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to identify the appropriate touchdown point, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN12LA580](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA580.md): Cessna 140 · Spearfish, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2012 · N140XX · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to debris lodged beneath the throttle body of the carburetor venturi.
- [NTSB ERA12CA533](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA533.md): Stearman M-2 · Robbinsville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2012 · N9055 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR12CA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA363.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8E · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2012 · N2287K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper use of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN12LA556](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA556.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Sidney, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2012 · N68564 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misuse of the brakes during landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ERA12CA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA520.md): Fleet Fleet 16B · Bayport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2012 · N343SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA517.md): Air Tractor AT-402B · Gum Neck, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2012 · N5127T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the rough condition of the runway.
- [NTSB ANC12CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA088.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2012 · N4001Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ANC12CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA086.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2012 · N37WP · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent application of the brake pedals during landing, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB CEN12CA537](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA537.md): Gage Midget Mustang MM-1 · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2012 · N41831 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA12CA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA502.md): Maule M-4C · Lincoln, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2012 · N9838M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN12FA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA520.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Fate, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2012 · N2552C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN12CA526](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA526.md): Cessna 172R · Leesville, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2012 · N989BT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to properly re-configure the airplane for a go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion when he decided to land on the remaining runway.
- [NTSB WPR12CA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA353.md): Cessna 182 · Joseph, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2012 · N5418B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive use of brakes during the landing roll in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB CEN12LA493](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA493.md): Cessna 182G · Montrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2012 · N3198S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA499](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA499.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2012 · N460CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR12CA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA322.md): CubCrafters CC 11-160 · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2012 · N622MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive use of the brakes during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN12LA470](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA470.md): Yamokoski William Glastar · Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2012 · N4970Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the automotive engine's reduction gearbox while in cruise flight.
- [NTSB ERA12LA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA469.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Statesboro, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2012 · N3692R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power as a result of oil exhaustion due to the mechanic's failure to apply appropriate torque to the oil filter.
- [NTSB ANC12CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA078.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2012 · N53977 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's and student pilot's excessive application of brakes during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB WPR12LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA313.md): Cessna T210M · Wells, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2012 · N6181N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during the final landing approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN12LA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA455.md): Cessna 175A · Shelby, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2012 · N7003E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined because engine examinations revealed no malfunctions or failures that would have led to oil starvation.
- [NTSB WPR12LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA306.md): Cessna 172N · Rockford, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2012 · N5204K · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve for reasons that could not be determined due to the damage to the valve head and the missing valve stem. Contributing to the accident was the flight…
- [NTSB ERA12LA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA456.md): Seibert Robert M Seibert RV-6 · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2012 · N691RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent use of the wheel brakes during touchdown and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ANC12FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12FA073.md): Cessna U206G · Homer, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2012 · N206VR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper evaluation of the weather conditions and his subsequent downwind water landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN12CA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA430.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Williston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2012 · N8709V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure a suitable landing surface.
- [NTSB CEN12LA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA424.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Bedford, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2012 · N8733V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to return home.
- [NTSB ERA12CA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA434.md): Jones Peter M Boeing/Jones 75 · Bayport, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2012 · N3993P · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with a wind shift to a tailwind during takeoff, which resulted in the pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff and the airplane’s subsequent runway overrun.
- [NTSB ANC12CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA071.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2012 · N90974 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during landing, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB ANC12LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA064.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2012 · N329DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/airplane owner’s loss of directional control after landing, and the instructor pilot's lack of adequate supervision of the training flight.
- [NTSB ANC12LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA061.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Bettles, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2012 · N63562 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly judge the airplane’s distance and altitude from the landing location during the final approach, which resulted in an undershoot and a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN12CA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA413.md): Cessna 182K · Newark, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2012 · N2591R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during taxi in strong wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA12CA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA427.md): Cessna 182A · Sussex, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2012 · N5143D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the landing and perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN12CA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA394.md): Boeing B75N1 · Fredricksburg, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2012 · N50082 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive brake application, leading to a noseover during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delay in lowering the tail after landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA291.md): Stinson 108-2 · Mile Hi Landing Strip, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2012 · N247C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the speed and distance required to land, which resulted in a runway overrun.

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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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