# NTSB investigations, MO: 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 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 CEN23LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA242.md): Tipton Kitfox Kitfox IV · Odessa, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2023 · N4287Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown speed, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB CEN21LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA217.md): Smith Miniplane DSA-1 · Fulton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2021 · N179VP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing in gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB CEN21LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA156.md): Cessna 170 · Poplar Bluff, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 9, 2021 · N9515A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to make a precautionary landing in a field that contained soft terrain, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to fly without a printed VFR sectional chart to identify the…
- [NTSB GAA19CA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA443.md): Valldejuli John A Aerocomp · Jefferson City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2019 · N12ZT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with runway lights, and a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA170.md): Piper PA 11 · Moberly, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2019 · N4926M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR19LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA006.md): Vans RV6 · Cape Girardeau, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2018 · N451JP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, his failure to conduct a go-around, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway departure and nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA012.md): Bearden Biplane Sopwith Camel · Bolivar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2018 · N225JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR18LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA255.md): Cessna 150 · Richland, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 4, 2018 · N8028F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during a touch-and-go landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA518](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA518.md): Rans Rans S6S · Painton, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2018 · N107SJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper pitch attitude during landing, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA525.md): Cessna 182 · Lockwood, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2017 · N6849M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to go around, which resulted in a runway overrun on a wet, grass runway.
- [NTSB GAA17CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA272.md): John Murphy JSX-2 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2017 · N458V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the canopy was properly secured before takeoff, which resulted in an unstable landing flare and hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA246.md): Thomas B Mcgrath JA30 Superstol · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2017 · N614WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN16LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA229.md): Cessna 182P · Humansville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2016 · N9434M · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not determined, because an examination and test run of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have contributed to the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA16CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA203.md): Luscombe 8 · Maryville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2016 · N71796 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's unintentional brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN15LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA369.md): Cessna 182P · Bolivar, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2015 · N6KW · Substantial damage
  > Total electrical failure due to a failed voltage regulator and the pilot’s failure to maintain a proper airspeed during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA15CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA091.md): Lefever Paul M RV12 · Caledonia, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2015 · N198PR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA036.md): Piper PA 22-135 · Drexel, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2015 · N3768A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while taxiing in unfavorable wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN15LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA170.md): Maule M 7-260C · Oregon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2015 · N55000 · Substantial damage
  > Engine vibration for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN14CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA040.md): Cessna 182Q · Braggadocio, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2013 · N94371 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout, which resulted in a runway excursion and the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB CEN13LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA239.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Bowling Green, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2013 · N23416 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine supercharger's rear bearing, which resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA293.md): Cessna 152 · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2012 · N25212 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of directional control while landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA022.md): Cessna 172P · Ozark, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2011 · N54356 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions while on approach.
- [NTSB CEN11CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA203.md): Cessna 195A · Hannibal, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 24, 2011 · N9325A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control during landing due to seized main landing gear wheels, which caused the airplane to nose over.
- [NTSB CEN10CA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA481.md): Oliver A Bruce RV6-A · Trenton, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2010 · N50BU · Substantial damage
  > The canopy opening shortly after takeoff due to an inadequate repair and subsequent failure of the canopy latch, resulting in a emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of available runway remaining for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA214.md): Stinson 108-2 · Dexter, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2010 · N988D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [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 CEN09LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA335.md): Cessna 140 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2009 · N76456 · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the wing fairing during recent maintenance, which resulted in the partial separation of the fairing shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA316.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Charleston, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2009 · N85115 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff resulting in a runway overrun and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB DFW08LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA209.md): Evektor Aerotechnik Sportstar · St Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2008 · N411EV · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control due to his task saturation as a result of his failure to set the pitch trim to the neutral position before takeoff.

## 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" = 'MO' 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=MO

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