# 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 CEN24LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA134.md): Cessna T182T · Lapeer, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 12, 2024 · N1103H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in a gusting crosswind condition.
- [NTSB WPR24LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA095.md): Cessna 172N · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 26, 2024 · N739UE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN24LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA123.md): Cessna 172 · Clarion, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 26, 2024 · N35719 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare in a crosswind with gusts.
- [NTSB WPR24LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA098.md): Cessna 182A · Weippe, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 22, 2024 · N6323B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to secure the oil filler cap during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a precautionary landing on the soft surface and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB WPR24LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA089.md): Cessna 172N · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 11, 2024 · N737LU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA109.md): Javron PA-12 Replica · Inver Grove Heights, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 4, 2024 · N360WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly configure the landing gear on his amphibious airplane before landing on water.
- [NTSB CEN24LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA106.md): Cessna 140 · Hayward, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 2, 2024 · N1887V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB ERA24LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA093.md): Quest Kodiak 100 · Lakeport, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 19, 2024 · N5799 · Substantial damage
  > The improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent noseover.
- [NTSB WPR24LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA075.md): Harmon Rocket II · Mesquite, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 12, 2024 · N630L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control on the landing roll, which led to the airplane coming to rest inverted.
- [NTSB CEN24LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA092.md): Piper PA22 · Dalhart, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 11, 2024 · N2513P · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat in meteorological conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA087.md): Piper J3C · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 9, 2024 · N1401V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and terrain clearance during initial climb, that resulted in an impact with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN24LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA082.md): Cessna 172N · Middleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 4, 2024 · N3477E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN24LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA076.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Vermillion, SD · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 29, 2023 · N2774P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s encounter with carburetor icing during landing final approach which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA24LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA063.md): Cessna 150L · Lajas, PR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 10, 2023 · N1707Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from bushes alongside the runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN24LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA059.md): Piper PA28 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 10, 2023 · N8538N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing that resulted in a runway excursion, an impact with a runway sign, and a nose gear collapse.
- [NTSB CEN24LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA103.md): Vans RV6 · Bremen, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2023 · N330RH · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the nose landing gear after it contacted soft terrain during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR24LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA043.md): Cessna 180J · Modesto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 29, 2023 · N9991N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA24LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA044.md): Aero Commander 112 · Saluda, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 19, 2023 · N1143J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing in crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN24LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA047.md): Cessna A185F · Barataria, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 18, 2023 · N61919 · Substantial damage
  > A recreational boat crossed in front of the airplane’s path during landing on the water which resulted in the airplane colliding with the boat.
- [NTSB ANC24LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA006.md): Charles J Kase Kase KUB · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 18, 2023 · N853AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing site that was covered in deep snow.
- [NTSB ANC24LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA002.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 4, 2023 · N3994Z · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot’s delayed action and over application of brakes which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA24LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA024.md): Piper PA-12 · Rangeley, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2023 · N3910M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind, after the right tailwheel spring separated.
- [NTSB ERA24LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA019.md): Cessna 150 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 25, 2023 · N7981E · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action and the student pilot’s failure to relinquish the flight controls as directed by the flight instructor, resulting in a loss of control and nose over.
- [NTSB ERA24LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA017.md): Aviat A1 · Tellico Plains, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 20, 2023 · N958TW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's overapplication of brakes after landing long on a constrained runway and with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR24LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA022.md): Cessna 172N · Bandera, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 18, 2023 · N734LJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land at a closed water-soaked grass runway, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN24LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA012.md): Tvap 4 · Franksville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 15, 2023 · N42VZ · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the supplemental ignition system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR24LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA016.md): Maule M-7-235C · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 12, 2023 · N235PR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA007.md): Fairchild 24 G · Peyton, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2023 · N19173 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive brake application during landing rollout led to the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ERA24LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA004.md): Michael J Wright SA300 · Georgetown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 8, 2023 · N27MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting a gusting crosswind, resulting in a runway excursion and nose over.
- [NTSB ANC24LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA001.md): Nathan A Rehak CAW-12 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 8, 2023 · N2129P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control after failing to determine wind direction during landing in variable, gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA24LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA005.md): Aviat A-1C-180 · Harrisonburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 7, 2023 · N13BF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN24LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA002.md): Cessna 182R · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 1, 2023 · N357HT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR23LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA361.md): Gleim James M MG-1 · Madera, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 28, 2023 · N126GM · Substantial damage
  > An emergency landing on uneven terrain that resulted in the loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC23LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA087.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 24, 2023 · N169EZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive application of brakes during landing that resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC23LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA084.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2023 · N8192D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive use of brakes during landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA23LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA373.md): Liore et Oliver Nieuport 28 · Hudson, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2023 · SE-BMA · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA23LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA374.md): Cessna 305 · Cortland, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 14, 2023 · N5269G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a noseover. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA23LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA372.md): Cessna 182P · Prospect, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 14, 2023 · N8443M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 6 cylinder exhaust valve rocker boss.
- [NTSB GAA23WA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA263.md): Fairchild 24 G · Trier-Föhren, Germany · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 12, 2023 · N19109 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC23LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA075.md): Cessna 185 · Healy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 12, 2023 · N34VV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing site, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN23LA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA398.md): Van's RV-12 · Crystal, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 4, 2023 · N321BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and an overstress fracture of the nose landing gear strut.
- [NTSB CEN23LA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA399.md): Beech 35-B33 · Ava, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2023 · N9522Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine oil due for undetermined reasons, which resulted in failed connecting rods and total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC23LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA068.md): Piper PA-18-150 · McCarthy, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2023 · N416RK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive application of brakes during landing that resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR23LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA326.md): Henry Steven J JA 30 Superstol · Leavenworth, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 28, 2023 · N869BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during taxi, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC23LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA070.md): Oliver Robert K Oliver Series 6 · Big Delta, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 25, 2023 · N151RF · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA23LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA349.md): Cessna A185F · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 24, 2023 · N955LS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during an approach to landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA23LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA348.md): Cessna 150 · Pink Hill, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 23, 2023 · N8474J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for prevailing wind conditions during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground short of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN23LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA378.md): Piper J4 · Cleburne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 22, 2023 · N6581H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN23LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA375.md): Schweizer G-164B · Rice, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 21, 2023 · N943QC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a left crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN23LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA373.md): Cessna 150D · New Haven, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 20, 2023 · N4150U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with corn stalks, and subsequent 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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