# NTSB investigations, NY: 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 ERA25LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA123.md): Cessna 172C · Argyle, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 20, 2025 · N1609Y · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s incorrect installation of the oil temperature gauge probe in the oil filter adapter and failure to test run the engine for oil leaks after the installation, which resulted in a total loss of oil and the pilot’s decision to perform a…
- [NTSB ERA24LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA238.md): Aeronca 11AC · Geneseo, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2024 · N9418E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll resulting in a runway excursion, and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ERA24LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA175.md): Haring Robert C Zenith CH601XLB · East Amherst, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 10, 2024 · N107RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and his decision to continue the takeoff from the soft turf runway.
- [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 CEN23LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA252.md): Starduster II · Norwich, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2023 · N299KD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing rollout due to interference from the pilot’s foot/shoe with the airplane structure that resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA23LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA186.md): Piper PA22 · White Plains, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 3, 2023 · N8500D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout in gusting wind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ERA23LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA012.md): Maule MX-7-160 · Northville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2022 · N41510 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to depart from an area of wet sand, which resulted in a nose over during the attempted takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA22LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA158.md): Axell Charles L RV-6 · Laurens, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 5, 2022 · N29XL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA038.md): Aviat A-1C 200 · Riverhead, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2021 · N199B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during landing which resulted in a noseover and substantial damage.
- [NTSB ERA21LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA231.md): Luscombe 8A · Skaneateles, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 24, 2021 · N1331K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over event.
- [NTSB ERA21LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA060.md): Champion 7EC · Northhampton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 29, 2020 · N9721N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during an off-airport landing on soft sand, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA21LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA044.md): Cessna 305 · Ellenville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2020 · N5179G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right brake master cylinder lock seal spring washer.
- [NTSB ERA20CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA279.md): Dakota S18-160 · Modena, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2020 · N811RD · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent application of the rear brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA20CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA175.md): Waco QCF · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2020 · N11457 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA20CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA156.md): Cessna 150 · Hamburg, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2020 · N150LF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA20CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA110.md): Piper PA28 · Cortland, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2019 · N7450R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during takeoff, which resulted in impact with a snowbank and a subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA293.md): Piper PA 20 · Canandaigua, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2019 · N7046K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA18CA570](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA570.md): Aviat A1 · Raquette Lake, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2018 · N52DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control after landing on water in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA515](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA515.md): Dell Lawrence Kitfox · Hunter, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2018 · N26LD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel management, which necessitated an off-airport precautionary landing, and his failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll on rough terrain.
- [NTSB GAA18CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA158.md): Johnson Gerald CR-1 · Altamont, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2018 · N142DT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the runway heading during the approach in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA18LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA074.md): Cessna 172 · Babylon, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2018 · N294ME · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power after a simulated engine failure for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination and an engine test run did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA18CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA100.md): Cessna 170 · Auburn, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 11, 2018 · N1997C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper wind correction inputs while taxiing with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB GAA17CA554](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA554.md): Thomas J Murray Kitfox Super Sport · Old Forge, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2017 · N233TD · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the wheel assembly during landing due to the pilot’s use of improper retaining nuts when he installed the tundra tires.
- [NTSB ERA17LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA298.md): Cessna 305 · Wurtsboro, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2017 · N1834 · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue fracture of the left main landing gear axle.
- [NTSB GAA17CA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA480.md): Thomas J Hankamp VAN'S Aircraft RV4 · Poughkeepsie, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2017 · N9214 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA17CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA249.md): Cessna 177 · Marathon, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2017 · N3224T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude and airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA17LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA166.md): Cessna 182A · Ovid, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2017 · N9907B · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to inspect and clean the carburetor fuel inlet screen during the airplane’s annual inspection, which allowed undetected debris and dirt to obstruct the fuel supply and resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine…
- [NTSB GAA17CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA219.md): Cessna 172 · Millbrook, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2017 · N734SN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and an off-runway landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA018.md): Cessna 172 · Argyle, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2016 · N3943F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a stable descent rate and his improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA124.md): Cessna 152 · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2016 · N47259 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while landing, which resulted in a collision with a snow berm, nose gear collapse, and postimpact fire.
- [NTSB ERA15CA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA329.md): Cessna 195 · Lancaster, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2015 · N1516D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of brake pressure, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA205.md): Boeing B75N1 · Shelter Island, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2015 · N5820V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA14LA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA423.md): Mcmurray David C Searey · Webb, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2014 · N8768B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the amphibious airplane while practicing touch-and-go takeoffs and landings on a reservoir.
- [NTSB ERA14FA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA327.md): Cessna 140 · Parma, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2014 · N76850 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries was the failure of the aluminum center safety belt bracket.
- [NTSB ERA13LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA329.md): Krips Jack E JR Kolb MK III · Fowler, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2013 · N175TS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a nose-down collision with water.
- [NTSB ERA13CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA298.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · East Aurora, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2013 · N11679 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a rejected takeoff on a soft turf runway with a gusty wind, resulting in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ERA13FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA225.md): Grumman G-44 · Catskill, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 2013 · N8AS · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s misjudgment of the airplane’s altitude above the water and early flare for a landing on water with a glassy condition, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA12CA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA520.md): Fleet Fleet 16B · Bayport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2012 · N343SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA434.md): Jones Peter M Boeing/Jones 75 · Bayport, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2012 · N3993P · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with a wind shift to a tailwind during takeoff, which resulted in the pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff and the airplane’s subsequent runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA12CA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA320.md): Cessna 172F · Cambridge, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2012 · N5551R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during a takeoff in variable crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA12CA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA311.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Eaton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2012 · N82398 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach to landing, which resulted in the airplane touching down short of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA11LA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA473.md): Woolston Glenn E Zenith 701 Stol · Carlton, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2011 · N246CV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s lack of recognition that the engine was being supplied fuel from only the right tank with the fuel selector in the both position, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB ERA11LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA417.md): Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR · Sagaponack, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2011 · N2ER · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11LA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA395.md): Andrew McKimmon DR-1 Triplane · Geneseo, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2011 · C-GDRI · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA11LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA290.md): Grumman G-164A · Albion, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2011 · N896X · Substantial damage
  > A bearing failure in the engine’s supercharger section, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during flight. Contributing to the accident was the soft soil of the forced landing site.
- [NTSB ERA10CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA276.md): Cessna P210N · Cambridge, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2010 · N234JK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA10CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA269.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Glens Falls, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2010 · N720AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff attempt.
- [NTSB ERA10CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA067.md): Robert Wood Thorp T18 · Newburgh, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2009 · N335BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ERA10CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA049.md): Ercoupe 415 · Germantown, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2009 · N93659 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency.
- [NTSB ERA09LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA244.md): De Havilland DHC2 · Plattsburgh, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2009 · N258PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing rollout.

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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" = 'NY' 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=NY

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