# NTSB investigations, OR: 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 WPR26LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA350.md): Piper PA-12 · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 20, 2026 · N4139M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA351.md): Cessna 180 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 19, 2026 · N4722B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA221.md): Stoddard Hamilton Glastar · Summer Lake, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 15, 2026 · N399RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR26LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA193.md): Bellanca 7ACA · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2026 · N9158L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during a precautionary landing following a partial reduction in engine rpm.
- [NTSB WPR26LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA165.md): Aeronca 7FC · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 17, 2026 · N7541B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the rotor wash from a nearby helicopter.
- [NTSB WPR26LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA133.md): Piper PA-12 · West Linn, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Mar 19, 2026 · N7632H · Substantial damage
  > On March 18, 2026, about 1700 Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-12, N7632H, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near West Linn, Oregon. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…
- [NTSB WPR26LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA049.md): Zenair Stol CH 701 · Shady Cove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 20, 2025 · N43AH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper throttle input during an approach, which resulted in a rapid descent, hard landing and runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR26LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA018.md): Cessna 180 · Imnaha, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2025 · N249MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued application of brakes during an aborted takeoff in a tailwind on down-sloping terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR24LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA165.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Rome, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2024 · N9853 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR24LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA136.md): Cessna 170B · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 30, 2024 · N1657D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR23LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA303.md): Aldinger Albert John Cozy Mark III · McDermitt, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2023 · N964AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR23LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA224.md): Cessna 180 · Agness, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 10, 2023 · N1778C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and decision to touch down on the surface of the water, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR23LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA184.md): Rans S-21 · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 10, 2023 · N468MM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power caused by fatigue cracking and fracture of the crankshaft due to severe wear of the bearings.
- [NTSB WPR22LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA336.md): Cessna 120 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2022 · N77257 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while taxing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR22LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA074.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Jordan Valley, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 1, 2022 · N58BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to takeoff on remote snow covered terrain which, resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR21LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA196.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Wallowa, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2021 · N101BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll after experiencing a tailwind gust which required excessive braking and resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB WPR20CA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA316.md): Piper PA 12 · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2020 · N7754H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined due to lack of available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR20CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA071.md): Cessna 172 · Sun River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 20, 2020 · N73707 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a runway with icy patches, which resulted in impact with a snowbank and a subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR19FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA178.md): Maule M7-235B · Sunriver, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Jun 22, 2019 · N118G · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the separation of baffling in both mufflers. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to retract the landing gear on the float-equipped airplane before performing a forced landing to the river.
- [NTSB GAA19CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA202.md): Piper PA 12 · Sisters, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2019 · N92798 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA189.md): Cessna 140 · Corvallis, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2019 · N5641C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a propeller strike and subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA169.md): Cessna 152 · Madras, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2019 · N64895 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing, which resulted in a collision with a snow berm and a subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA18CA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA444.md): Cessna 195 · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2018 · N195N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR18LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA148.md): Cessna 152 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2018 · N152GB · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during a go-around due to the loose copper electrode finger inside the left magneto.
- [NTSB WPR18LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA111.md): Pflugradt Kitfox · Clatskanie, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2018 · N925DP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to an improperly secured throttle cable set screw.
- [NTSB WPR17LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA192.md): Maule M 7-235C · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2017 · N6447M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the pre-takeoff checklist and the failure of the left main landing gear brake due to a damaged brake master cylinder piston rod, which resulted in a stuck left brake and subsequent loss of control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA507](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA507.md): Cub Crafters CC11 100 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2017 · N599CC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while landing in crosswind conditions and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB GAA17CA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA424.md): Salerno Kenneth G JR Kitfox Series 7 · Owyhee, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2017 · N702KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a rough, dirt airstrip.
- [NTSB GAA17CA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA363.md): Piper PA 22 · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2017 · N2473P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind.
- [NTSB GAA17CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA199.md): Piper PA 22 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2017 · N7822D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll and his subsequent inadvertent brake application, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA186.md): Cessna 172 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2017 · N5440H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in quartering tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA110.md): Christen Industries A 1 · Milton-Freewater, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 10, 2017 · N9598Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off from unsuitable terrain with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA422.md): Cessna 195 · Hillsborough, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2016 · N4026A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point and loss of directional control and her subsequent excessive brake application, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA424.md): Stinson 108 · Sunriver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2016 · N9250K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in runway excursion and nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA309.md): Maule MX 7 · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2016 · N6VD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted the right wing impacting the ground, and nose down.
- [NTSB GAA15CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA231.md): Cessna 180H · Ione, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2015 · N28RR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR15LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA032.md): Cessna T210M · Jacksonville, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2014 · N1593M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of the No. 6 connecting rod, which resulted from oil starvation.
- [NTSB WPR14CA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA326.md): Piper PA20 - Undesignat · Dayton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2014 · N7462K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on an unsuitable surface, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR14CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA291.md): Delconte Emidio J Kitfox Series V · Cove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2014 · N68KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff when the airplane encountered standing water on the airstrip.
- [NTSB WPR13CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA365.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Independence, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2013 · N96037 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare with a crosswind condition, and unsuccessful attempt to correct a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB WPR13CA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA324.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Canby, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2013 · N62465 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR12LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA402.md): Hansen HANSEN-VANS RV-6 · Lemolo Lake, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2012 · N53MH · Substantial damage
  > An overvoltage event due to the failure of the automotive voltage regulator, which resulted in electrical anomalies and smoke in the cockpit and a subsequent forced off-airport landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA363.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8E · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2012 · N2287K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper use of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR12CA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA353.md): Cessna 182 · Joseph, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2012 · N5418B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive use of brakes during the landing roll in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB WPR12CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA158.md): Fairchild 24 C8C · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2012 · N14722 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control as a result of excessive brake application. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR11CA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA447.md): Cessna 120 · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2011 · N1705N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive brake application while landing on rough terrain.
- [NTSB WPR11CA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA329.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2011 · N16TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure the fuel cap was secured after refueling, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR11CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA130.md): Allardyce Michael Glastar · Wilsonville, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2011 · N238MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to raise the landing gear wheels prior to landing in water, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR10CA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA334.md): Luscombe 8E · Tillamook, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2010 · N2466K · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor’s selection of an inappropriate landing surface and the loss of engine power as a result of the improper use carburetor heat. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB WPR10CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA179.md): Stinson 108-3 · Lebanon, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2010 · N6063M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to release his brake application after adding power to regain directional control during the landing roll.

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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" = 'OR' 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=OR

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