# NTSB investigations, MN: 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN26LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA158.md): Cessna A185 · Luverne, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 3, 2026 · N430RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a gusting crosswind landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN25LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA375.md): Just Highlander · Forest Lake, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2025 · N442DU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a gusty crosswind landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA331.md): Elmwood Christavia · South Saint Paul, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 20, 2025 · N383JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to land the airplane on a non-approved landing surface.
- [NTSB CEN24LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA149.md): Van's RV-12iS · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 5, 2024 · N245EM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the nose gear collapsing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s lack of experience.
- [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 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 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 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 CEN23LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA298.md): Mariner Unknown · Lino Lakes, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2023 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear on the amphibious airplane before landing on water.
- [NTSB CEN23FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA269.md): Schweizer G-164B · Beltrami, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 27, 2023 · N7503H · Substantial damage
  > A collision with terrain and subsequent nose over for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN23LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA227.md): Kolb Twinstar · Starbuck, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2023 · N1025T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and hard landing, which resulted in the left axle fracturing from bending overstress.
- [NTSB CEN23LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA122.md): Cessna 172S · Princeton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 25, 2023 · N208SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident, was the runway condition combined with a right crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN23LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA109.md): Cessna 150 · Montevideo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 4, 2023 · N1982Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN23LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA069.md): Cessna 150J · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 26, 2022 · N51115 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the take-off roll with a snow and ice covered runway.
- [NTSB CEN21LA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA451.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2021 · N2923W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN21LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA255.md): Cessna 140 · Alexandria, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2021 · N3697V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain aircraft and directional control during the landing in variable wind conditions resulting in abnormal contact with the terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20CA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA341.md): Grumman G164 · Rice, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2020 · N997QC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN20CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA255.md): Piper PA18A-150 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2020 · N7684D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on a shortened field and his incorrect brake application. Contributing was the flight instructor's lack of oversight.
- [NTSB CEN20CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA111.md): Cessna P206 · Hill City, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 3, 2020 · N206JF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude and airspeed during the approach and his delayed addition of power to go around and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a nose-over after landing on the closed snow-covered…
- [NTSB CEN19LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA226.md): Cashen Super Acro Sport · Detroit Lakes, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2019 · N61SC · Substantial damage
  > An open circuit in the engine's electrical switch box, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA243.md): Hanson Parakeet A4 Replica · Faribault, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2019 · N27Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare with a left crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing, collapsed landing gear, runway excursion, and nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA154.md): Denney Kitfox MDL Classiciv · Floodwood, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 28, 2019 · N111YT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of lateral control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA118.md): Cessna 172 · Appleton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 2, 2019 · N12181 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of directional control while landing on an ice-covered runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and his failure to attain sufficient airspeed during a subsequent aborted landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN18LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA332.md): Aero Commander S2R · Westbrook, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2018 · N5521X · Substantial damage
  > A runway excursion during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN18LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA295.md): Vans RV7A · Princeton, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2018 · N20342 · Substantial damage
  > A flat nosewheel tire, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control on landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA371.md): Air Tractor AT 301 · Hutchinson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2018 · N3169D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA18CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA186.md): Terry G. Olson Kitfox S7 Super Spor · Silver Bay, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 29, 2018 · N141AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s hard landing and subsequent failure to maintain airspeed and bank control during the aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN18LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA015.md): Cessna 150J · Willmar, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2017 · N50609 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper conduct of the soft-field takeoff, which led to his failure to attain adequate airspeed, and the flight instructor’s subsequent improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, forced landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA203.md): Aeronca 11AC · Warroad, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2017 · N9595E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing in tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA100.md): Cessna 150 · Warren, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2016 · N7961F · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN16LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA324.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Lino Lakes, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2016 · N50437 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in reduced climb capability and impact with vegetation and terrain during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN16LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA287.md): Stinson 108 · Dodge Center, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2016 · N8019K · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB GAA16CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA255.md): John Steven Caturia Replica PA18 · Braham, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2016 · N419JC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA222.md): Cessna A185F · Emily, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2015 · N23DE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear, which resulted in a gear down water landing and a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA151.md): Flight Design Ctls · Andover, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2015 · N799CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management and preflight planning, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing in a field where the airplane nosed over.
- [NTSB CEN15CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA036.md): Flight Design CTLSi · White Bear Lake, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2014 · N549CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall, a hard landing, and a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN14LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA279.md): Cessna 177A · Sauk Centre, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2014 · N30537 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to retract the flaps after beginning the go-around.
- [NTSB CEN14CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA158.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Chisago City, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2014 · N63HE · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot due to wet soft snow conditions that resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN13CA526](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA526.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Edgerton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2013 · N7393W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing which resulted in the airplane contacting the terrain off the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN13LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA417.md): Piper PA-22-125 · Mapleton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2013 · N663A · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel, which resulted in the pilot's forced landing to unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13CA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA400.md): Cessna 120 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2013 · N2693N · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN13CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA272.md): Cessna 172M · Thief River Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2013 · N1820V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the power line while on approach to landing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA224.md): Aeronca 65C · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2013 · N21301 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to adequately lock the primer before takeoff and the flight instructor's failure to verify that the primer was adequately locked.
- [NTSB CEN12LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA077.md): Cessna 152 · Princeton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2011 · N6436P · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate installation of the threaded insert in the No. 2 cylinder spark plug hole by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN12CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA044.md): Aviat A-1 · Wolverton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2011 · N93HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent excessive braking during the landing roll due to momentary pain.
- [NTSB CEN10CA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA461.md): Wing Kitfox II · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2010 · N389HW · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to adequately flare during the water landing.
- [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 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 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 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.

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MN' 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=MN

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