# 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 ANC09CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA105.md): Piper PA-22 · Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2009 · N2601P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a loss of control and a nose over during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR09LA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA454.md): Lewis Jennings Nieuport 11 · Pahrump, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N124LH · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a failure of the engine's sole magneto.
- [NTSB WPR09CA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA456.md): Aviat A-1C · McArthur, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N82PL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing due to animals unexpectedly running onto the runway.
- [NTSB CEN09CA592](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA592.md): Bordelon Kitfox IV · Dodge Center, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N396BK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper glide path during landing.
- [NTSB ANC09CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA101.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2009 · N874SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area, resulting in a runway excursion and a nose over during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC09LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA102.md): Piper PA-12 · Lime Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2009 · N2594M · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent interference with, and application of the right brake pedal during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC09CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA099.md): Piper PA-18 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2009 · N9840Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over on landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA517.md): Cessna 172N · Hillsville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2009 · N734TV · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB WPR09LA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA446.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-1B · Creswell, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2009 · N9682L · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the malfunction of the engine's right magneto.
- [NTSB ANC09CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA097.md): Cessna 180J · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2009 · N42250 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare and loss of control during a glassy water landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA567](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA567.md): Aeronca 11AC · Marshall, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N3383E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the main landing gear attach point.
- [NTSB ANC09TA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09TA092.md): Aviat A-1B · Gulkana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 3, 2009 · N37HY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during an off-airport landing, resulting in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ANC09TA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09TA090.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 31, 2009 · N743 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes while landing at an off-airport site.
- [NTSB CEN09CA552](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA552.md): Cessna 150F · Abilene, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2009 · N8312G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate crosswind landing technique, resulting in an excessive side load on the left landing gear that led to an overload failure of its axle.
- [NTSB WPR09LA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA423.md): Cessna TU206G · Ballard, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2009 · N682RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's precautionary water landing with partially extended landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the unidentified anomaly with the airplane's electrical system, which rendered the gear position indicator system inoperative.
- [NTSB WPR09CA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA424.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8A · Sandy, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2009 · N2218K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the landing rather than execute a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and altitude during the approach.
- [NTSB CEN09CA545](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA545.md): Dekkinga Vans RV-7A · Jenison, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N811AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.
- [NTSB ANC09CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA087.md): Piper PA-12 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N92770 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable soft, wet terrain, which resulted in a nose-over on landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA415.md): Paul B. Johnson Avid Mark IV · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2009 · N333PD · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's encounter with tall vegetation that ensnared the landing gear during an off-field precautionary landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA473.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2009 · N535CT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC09CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA085.md): Cessna 140 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2009 · N72518 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve a proper touchdown point, resulting in an overrun and a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN09CA530](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA530.md): Cessna 172 · Centennial, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2009 · N22265 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC09LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA083.md): Cessna 185 · McCarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2009 · N8209U · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the right main landing gear wheel from the airplane during landing for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inability to control the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA09CA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA463.md): American Legend AL3C · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2009 · N3737G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB WPR09LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA396.md): Beech A60 · Minidoka, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2009 · N99BE · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB ERA09CA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA462.md): Unknown Sabre-Trike · Crandall, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2009 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN09CA516](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA516.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Harlan, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2009 · N4598 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform accurate weight and balance calculations which resulted in exceeding the maximum takeoff weight and the airplane's climb capability.
- [NTSB WPR09CA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA394.md): Piper PA-12 · Sisters, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2009 · N7670H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA09LA457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA457.md): Tidd Wesley Mini-Max · Hodgdon, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2009 · N569WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN09LA501](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA501.md): Beech 35 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2009 · N4554V · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN09LA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA490.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Whitney, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2009 · N1644R · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA489.md): Cessna 182P · Gateway, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2009 · N61TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to soft runway conditions.
- [NTSB ANC09CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA076.md): Piper PA-18 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2009 · N7509K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s misjudged landing on a downsloping, short landing strip, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR09LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA374.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Firebaugh, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2009 · N23189 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion that was due to the failure of company ground personnel to refuel the airplane. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA369.md): Brown Michael Kitfox IV · Escondido, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2009 · N6140S · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of power due to an oil exhaustion induced seizure of the engine. The pilot's decision to continue flight to the original destination after becoming aware of the in-flight oil leak instead of landing at an intermediate airport to investigate the…
- [NTSB WPR09CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA365.md): American Legend AL3 · Hemet, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2009 · N918ZZ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and excessive use of the brakes.
- [NTSB ERA09CA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA416.md): Maule M7 · Turner, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2009 · N595Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CEN09CA450](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA450.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Waring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2009 · N2991D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll-out. Contributing to the accident was the worn left main landing gear brake.
- [NTSB ERA09LA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA407.md): Cessna 120 · Morristown, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2009 · N7227E · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA436.md): Taylorcraft BC-D · Joplin, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2009 · N96660 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA09LA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA397.md): Aeronca 7AC · Auburn, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2009 · N2871E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane and engine's fuel system.
- [NTSB WPR09CA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA346.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Sulphur Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2009 · N199CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN09LA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA451.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Beaman, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2009 · N6683K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09CA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA335.md): Cessna 180 · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2009 · N3198D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CEN09CA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA407.md): Remos G-3/6000 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2009 · N261RA · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of total engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the instructor pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the creased fuel quantity tube.
- [NTSB ANC09CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA059.md): Cessna 170A · Kasigluk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2009 · N5490C · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in a crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA09CA553](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA553.md): Champion 7GCAA · Ware, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2009 · N1879G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA384.md): Stinson 108-3 · Llano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2009 · N6939M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to the failure of the left main landing gear wheel, which resulted in the separation of the wheel from the aircraft.
- [NTSB WPR09CA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA306.md): Jenkins Jack Glastar SP · Coupeville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2009 · N5617 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing on soft/grassy terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09CA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA373.md): Cessna 172N · Marysville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2009 · N734EN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.

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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=42

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