# 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 ERA10LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA390.md): Cessna A185F · Rockwood, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2010 · N369E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear prior to a water landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to medication.
- [NTSB CEN10CA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA444.md): Brewster Fleet 7-220 · Manzanola, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2010 · N798V · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a hidden obstruction during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN10CA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA439.md): Beers Tailwind 10 · Delta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2010 · N375JX · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control on the ground due to a malfunction of the right brake caliper.
- [NTSB CEN10LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA427.md): Cessna 180 · Davant, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2010 · N7812K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper application of the flight controls and throttle during landing, which resulted in a nose over and subsequent inverted immersion in the water. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and inadequate…
- [NTSB CEN10CA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA426.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Alexandria, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2010 · N6772Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA420.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Toulin, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2010 · N45297 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power as a result of a cracked cylinder and the reduced visibility due to the oil-covered windshield.
- [NTSB ANC10LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA062.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2010 · N8543H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a nose-low impact with glassy water and a subsequent nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention while landing.
- [NTSB ANC10CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA091.md): Avions Max Holste MH 1521 Broussard · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2010 · N5833E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate crosswind compensation, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN10LA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA414.md): Wogenstahl Wallace L Wogenstahl 281 MR · Mount Cory, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2010 · N5281R · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the rivets at the aft fuselage bulkhead which resulted in the pilot not having full elevator control on landing.
- [NTSB ANC10CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA059.md): Cessna 180J · Kakhonak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2010 · N7751K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off in unfavorable wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN10CA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA407.md): Aeronca 7AC · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2010 · N84723 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with gusting winds.
- [NTSB CEN10CA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA387.md): Cessna 140 · Franklin, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2010 · N72609 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown point and excessive braking, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR10CA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA334.md): Luscombe 8E · Tillamook, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2010 · N2466K · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor’s selection of an inappropriate landing surface and the loss of engine power as a result of the improper use carburetor heat. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB ERA10CA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA334.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8A · Gordonsville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2010 · N1516B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control, and his excessive braking during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ERA10CA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA332.md): Crabtree RV6 · Sewanne, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2010 · N3856D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA327.md): Rose-Rhinehart A4-C · Longmont, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2010 · N14884 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to open the fuel valve, resulting a loss of engine power after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overall lack of experience in the airplane make/model.
- [NTSB ERA10CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA313.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Mayfield, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2010 · N6780K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN10CA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA328.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Arcola, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2010 · N72EB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR10CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA303.md): Stinson 108-1 · Townsend, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2010 · N8706K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN10LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA353.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Penrose, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2010 · N4257R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of partial engine power due to a fatigue crack in the engine's fuel control bellows.
- [NTSB ERA10LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA306.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lucedale, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2010 · N5118L · Substantial damage
  > The partial separation of the No. 3 cylinder due to improper torquing of the cylinder hold-down bolts by maintenance personnel during installation of the cylinder.
- [NTSB DCA10FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10FA066.md): Boeing B75N1 · Arlington, VA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2010 · N27WE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent use of the wheel brakes at high speed during the touchdown phase of the landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of familiarity with the feel and effectiveness of the airplane’s wheel brakes.
- [NTSB CEN10CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA304.md): Bordelon Kitfox IV · Stanton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2010 · N396BK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent propeller blade pitch change and subsequent loss of forward thrust.
- [NTSB CEN10CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA283.md): Cessna 182A · Franksville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2010 · N4974D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR10LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA272.md): Eagle Eagle DW-1 · Waterville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2010 · N8815U · Substantial damage
  > A worn wire in the magneto system, which allowed intermittent grounding and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA10CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA287.md): Lepow David A Prgsv Aerdyn SEA REY · Chester, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N713AC · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a submerged object during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC10LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA044.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2010 · N4793C · Substantial damage
  > The commercial pilot’s loss of airplane control while landing in a crosswind, resulting in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the check pilot's inadequate supervision of the commercial pilot while landing.
- [NTSB ANC10CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA043.md): Piper PA-12 · Tanana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2010 · N2507M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA10CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA276.md): Cessna P210N · Cambridge, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2010 · N234JK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA260.md): Cessna 180 · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2010 · N6545A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA271.md): Champion 7BCM · Kingston, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2010 · N1415E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA10CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA269.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Glens Falls, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2010 · N720AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff attempt.
- [NTSB WPR10CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA233.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Lake Havasu City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2010 · N918JR · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around, resulting in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB CEN10CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA244.md): Piper J3L · Kyle, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2010 · N24502 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown on a soft landing area, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN10CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA224.md): Cessna 170-B · White Bear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2010 · N3201A · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate attempted recovery from a bounced landing and the student pilot's abrupt use of the brakes, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ERA10CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA239.md): New Standard D-25 · Vidalia, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2010 · N9194 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA235.md): Cessna 152 · Avon Park, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2010 · N5499B · Substantial damage
  > The operator's failure to correct known deficiencies with the carburetor, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing by the pilot. Also causal was the operator's decision to rent the airplane in an unairworthy condition.
- [NTSB CEN10CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA214.md): Stinson 108-2 · Dexter, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2010 · N988D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB WPR10CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA201.md): Cessna 150D · Galena, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2010 · N4296U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with soft, snow-covered terrain while executing a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA194.md): Cessna 170B · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2010 · N2629D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN10CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA196.md): Cessna 150 · Waterproof, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2010 · N66262 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to initiate a go-around when encountering the strong gusting winds.
- [NTSB CEN10CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA193.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Brook Park, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2010 · N7884D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout in variable wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN10CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA187.md): Maule MXT-7-180 · Maybee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2010 · N125AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for gusting crosswinds resulting in the loss of directional control while landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA178.md): Cessna 172N · Ankeny, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2010 · N883AV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel monitoring.
- [NTSB ERA10TA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10TA197.md): Cessna 182P · Frederick, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 30, 2010 · N52790 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons following a reported severe turbulence encounter.
- [NTSB CEN10CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA177.md): Cessna 182T · Lansing, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 29, 2010 · N3503H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point, resulting in an overrun and intentional ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA10CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA198.md): Cessna 152 · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2010 · N67826 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA176.md): Cessna 172S · Mckinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2010 · N18563 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR10CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA179.md): Stinson 108-3 · Lebanon, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2010 · N6063M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to release his brake application after adding power to regain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA10LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA187.md): Cessna 152 · Moore, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2010 · N93441 · Substantial damage
  > The certificated mechanic's improper installation of a helicoil, which resulted in the separation of a sparkplug and the helicoil and led to a partial loss of engine power.

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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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