# NTSB investigations, IL: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN25LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA309.md): Vans RV4 · Elgin, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 7, 2025 · N595BS · Substantial damage
  > On August 6, 2025, about 1925 central daylight time, a Vans RV4 airplane, N595BS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Elgin, Illinois. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN25LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA238.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 5, 2025 · N646MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing.
- [NTSB CEN25FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA056.md): Zenith Zodiac CH601 · Columbia, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 8, 2024 · N9853M · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to secure the engine oil filter following maintenance, which resulted in oil starvation, a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN23LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA106.md): Jabiru USA Sport J250-SP · Cortland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 11, 2023 · N592J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN22LA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA393.md): Boeing B75N1 · Harvard, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 24, 2022 · N66417 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during take-off, which resulted in a collision with crop and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA402.md): Murphy Renegade II · Sheridan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2021 · N490DJ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to a piston seizure.
- [NTSB CEN21LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA374.md): Cessna 140 · Greenville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 13, 2021 · N77365 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN20CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA192.md): Champion 7GCBC · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2020 · N5183X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive brake input while he attempted to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN19LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA152.md): Rand Robinson KR2 · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2019 · N886MJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to vapor lock of the throttle body injection system.
- [NTSB CEN18LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA181.md): Vans RV7A · Hanover Park, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 19, 2018 · N667AZ · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to water contamination of the fuel system.
- [NTSB CEN18LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA043.md): Rutten Phil J Pietenpol · De Kalb, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2017 · N502R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive rudder and brake applications during landing, which caused the airplane to nose over.
- [NTSB CEN17LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA338.md): Golden Eagle Chief · Mt. Zion, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2017 · N68N · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA17CA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA452.md): Piper PA28 · St. Joseph, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2017 · N2204B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in the nose landing gear collapsing and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA007.md): Cessna T182 · Galesburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2016 · N400KX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA397.md): Olmsted Charles A RV · Dwight, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2016 · N54CV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed action to perform an aborted landing, which resulted in a nose over and substantial damage to the firewall, fuselage, and empennage.
- [NTSB CEN16LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA263.md): Evolution Trikes Revo · Newark, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2016 · N9912S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience.
- [NTSB GAA16CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA153.md): Barnes Thomas A Vans · Bolingbrook, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2016 · N442TB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain direction control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in runway excursion, collision with terrain, and nose over.
- [NTSB CEN15LA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA414.md): Cessna 172P · Nutwood, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2015 · N65191 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the undetected loosening of the four carburetor bolts that connect the throttle body to the bowl assembly.
- [NTSB CEN15LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA334.md): Cessna 208B · Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2015 · N942AC · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with a wind gust during ground maneuvering and the captain’s improper flight control positioning to account for wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane being blown onto its left wing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA087.md): Smith Vilas Kitfox · McLeansboro, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2015 · N4100T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain attitude control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of training and experience in this airplane make and model.
- [NTSB CEN15CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA151.md): Cessna 172P · Kankakee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 21, 2015 · N54974 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flight control inputs resulting in the loss of control during the landing flare.
- [NTSB CEN15LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA114.md): Cessna 150G · Pontiac, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2015 · N2871S · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s loss of directional control during an attempted go-around with a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during examination of the engine.
- [NTSB CEN15CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA037.md): Cessna 162 · Hinckley, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2014 · N165JA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's relaxing of elevator back pressure during the landing roll that induced a porpoise, loss of control, and collapsing of the nose wheel.
- [NTSB CEN15LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA028.md): Huebbe Sonex HB · Plainview, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2014 · N244HB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA103.md): Auman JL T-51 · Dekalb, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2012 · N512JA · Substantial damage
  > The improper engine overhaul by the airplane kit manufacturer, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure.
- [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 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 CEN11LA595](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA595.md): Cessna 140 · Monmouth, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2011 · N72688 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN11LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA413.md): Cessna 172N · Bedford Park, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N172NT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a fractured push rod precipitated by a stuck exhaust valve.
- [NTSB CEN11CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA184.md): Cessna 172N · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2011 · N733TM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA109.md): Cessna T182T · Moline, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2010 · N2187H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover.
- [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 CEN10CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA095.md): Cessna 140A · Urbana, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 13, 2010 · N5353C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the crosswind landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA067.md): Cessna 182 · Carmi, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 4, 2009 · C-GZYU · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to assure that the fuel tank filler cap was secured prior to flight.
- [NTSB CEN09CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA139.md): Cessna 172I · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2009 · N35571 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll after contacting a low-lying snow bank that was obscured by drifting snow.
- [NTSB CEN09CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA081.md): Cessna A185F · Alton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2008 · N185KS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind during landing, resulting in loss of control of the aircraft and the subsequent nose-over of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI08CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA234.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Lawrenceville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2008 · N6990Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged application of the brakes during landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA184.md): Huebner RV6-A · Jerseyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2008 · N653DF · Substantial damage
  > The muddy, unsuitable terrain encountered during the landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA090.md): Cessna 172 · Apple River, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2008 · N8366B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to obtain/maintain directional control. Contributing factors were a crosswind and a snow bank.

## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'IL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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?state=IL

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