# 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 LAX08LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA137.md): Grumman G-164 · Butte City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2008 · N703Y · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to verify the fuel quantity prior to flight.
- [NTSB MIA08LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA101.md): Higher Class Sport Hornet · Appling, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2008 · N104HC · Substantial damage
  > The interruption of fuel flow for undetermined reasons, resulting in a loss of engine power during flight.
- [NTSB LAX08CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA129.md): Cessna A185F · Mexican Hat, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N185KH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA08CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA118.md): Stinson 108-3 · Libby, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2008 · N1083 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gusts and failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CHI08CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA118.md): Luscombe 8A · Remus, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2008 · N28403 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during approach due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident were the unsuitable terrain and a tree.
- [NTSB SEA08CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA111.md): Aviat A-1C-200 · Bluff, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2008 · N134DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate short-field landing procedure and excessive airspeed that resulted in a landing overrun. Contributing to the accident were gusting unfavorable winds, the short runway, and rocks off the departure end of the strip.
- [NTSB ANC08CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA056.md): Aeronca 15AC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2008 · N1452H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll. A factor was an excessive taxispeed.
- [NTSB CHI08LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA108.md): Cessna 172L · Fairfax, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2008 · N9832G · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and inaccurate fuel calculations.
- [NTSB NYC08CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA161.md): Cessna 152K · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2008 · N67334 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB LAX08CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA106.md): Maule M-5-235C · Monroe, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2008 · N9277E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX08CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA100.md): Questair Venture · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2008 · N36V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left side master brake cylinder that led to a loss of braking capability during landing rollout. A contributing factor was the presence of a ditch next to the runway's end.
- [NTSB MIA08CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA088.md): William E. Furr SeaRey · Winter Springs, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2008 · N815Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC08CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA153.md): Luscombe 8A · Lincoln, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2008 · N2209K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-rated-passenger's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC08LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA047.md): Piper PA-22 · Ugashik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2008 · N5840Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was water on the surface of the ice-covered lake.
- [NTSB CHI08CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA094.md): Cessna 182 · Traverse City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2008 · N5338B · Substantial damage
  > The unstabalized approach performed by the student pilot and the go-around not performed by the student pilot. Additional causes were the inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and the directional control not obtained by the student pilot. Contributing…
- [NTSB LAX08LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA083.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Genesee, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2008 · N8148K · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight failure of the rudder attachment point due to severe corrosion, which made directional control of the airplane not possible during landing.
- [NTSB DEN08LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA070.md): Cessna 180H · Glenwood Spring, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2008 · N67WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident was the strong left quartering tailwind and gust.
- [NTSB ANC08CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA043.md): Stinson 108 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 14, 2008 · N6827M · Substantial damage
  > The reversal of the aileron control cables by maintenance personnel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB LAX08CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA074.md): Cessna 172M · Richfield, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2008 · N80318 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the flight controls and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DEN08CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA063.md): Piper PA-22 · Nickerson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2008 · N1424A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a departure from the runway environment. Contributing to the accident was the soft runway surface.
- [NTSB LAX08CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA072.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2008 · N22TE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX08CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA070.md): Cessna 170B · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 29, 2008 · N2571D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued operation with a known mechanical problem and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA08CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA067.md): Waco CTO · Venice, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2008 · N845V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of brakes during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC08LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA106.md): Raytheon A36 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2008 · N36GJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to depart with a known deficiency with the engine, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine-driven fuel pump.
- [NTSB CHI08CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA084.md): Cessna 150G · Viroqua, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 16, 2008 · N10RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing and the ground loop the pilot encountered. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC08CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA101.md): Cessna 182K · Greenville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2008 · N3047Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the snow covered runway and sun glare light conditions.
- [NTSB SEA08CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA074.md): Maule M-7-235 · Red Lodge, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 10, 2008 · N997RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA08CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA075.md): Cessna 140 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2008 · N72957 · Substantial damage
  > The dual-student's excessive brake application, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB CHI08CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA076.md): American AA-1A · Grantsburg, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 6, 2008 · N9483L · Substantial damage
  > The seizure of the left brake due to a buildup of ice between the rotor and brake pad. Contributing to the accident was the snow and slush covered runway, and the snowbank.
- [NTSB DFW08LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA058.md): Piper PA32-301FT · Wiggins, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2008 · N1053F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the fuel servo gasket and subsequent partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the none-suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC08LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA086.md): Piper PA-28-R200 · York, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2008 · N1939T · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to improper welding of the crankcase, which resulted in fatigue failure of the through-studs and a subsequent separation of the number two cylinder. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA053.md): Cessna 172N · Beaver Marsh, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2008 · N734KU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision to land on a snow covered runway without first determining the depth of the snow.
- [NTSB CHI08CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA069.md): Cessna 172N · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 22, 2008 · N738UE · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the snow-covered runway and the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX08CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA051.md): Luscombe 8E · Brigham City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 20, 2008 · N71730 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear/ski attachment assembly due to inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB SEA08LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA063.md): Piper PA-12 · Centerville, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2008 · N7243V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing conditions and the failure of the pilot to use the correct amount of carburetor heat for the existing conditions.
- [NTSB NYC08CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA080.md): Cessna C-152 · Labelle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 11, 2008 · N48251 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff from an inadequate field after a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA079.md): Cessna 150G · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 10, 2008 · N2490J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight and in-flight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX08CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA044.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Exeter, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 7, 2008 · N30WH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.

## 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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