# NTSB investigations, VA: 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 ERA26LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA032.md): Cessna 140 · Suffolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 6, 2025 · N1860V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA25LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA024.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 21, 2024 · N300E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA381.md): Walden Robert Vans Aircraft RV-7A · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 13, 2024 · N65RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue with an unstabilized approach which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control during a subsequent landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA178.md): Cessna 172 · Manassas, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2024 · N8337X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat before reducing engine power during a prolonged descent while operating in environmental conditions conducive to the development of carburetor ice, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor…
- [NTSB ERA24LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA005.md): Aviat A-1C-180 · Harrisonburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 7, 2023 · N13BF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA22LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA012.md): Luscombe 8A · Winchester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2021 · N4581M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s misapplication of brakes during the landing roll which resulted in a nose-over event and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA21LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA358.md): Alon A2 · Abingdon, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 13, 2021 · N5644F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a nosewheel steering actuator arm, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ERA21LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA294.md): Turbine Cubs Of Wyoming PA-18 Super CUB · Dinwiddie, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 19, 2021 · N507TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control while taxiing on soft ground, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA21LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA096.md): Taylorcraft BC12 · Topping, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 30, 2020 · N96540 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, with resulted in a ground loop and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB GAA18CA513](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA513.md): Cessna 172 · Winchester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2018 · N53051 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB GAA18CA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA369.md): Cessna 172 · Bruington, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2018 · N8090X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane.
- [NTSB GAA18CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA068.md): North American T 6 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2017 · N2996Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
- [NTSB ERA18CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18CA035.md): Driggers Quillan E Titan Tornado · Mechanicsville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2017 · N50F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and failure to detect water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power on takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA18LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA003.md): Freeman Heritage Collection SE5A · Virginia Beach, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 3, 2017 · N685SE · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to an interruption of the normal fuel/air mixture to the engine.
- [NTSB GAA17CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA281.md): Piper PA22 · South Boston, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2017 · N31JP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA17CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA149.md): North American T 6G · Culpepper, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2017 · N3167G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane and directional control during the landing roll and subsequent go-around in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA024.md): Cessna 182 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2016 · N5446N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA16LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA263.md): Tecnam P2008 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2016 · N615BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to begin the takeoff roll with helicopter traffic on the runway, which led to a rejected takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper use of the toe brakes, which he had limited experience using and resulted in a runway…
- [NTSB ERA16CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA024.md): Maule M5 · Warrentown, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2015 · N406X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance of a cattle-guard fence on landing. Contributing to the accident was his lack of recent flying experience.
- [NTSB ERA14CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA185.md): Cessna 205A · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2014 · N4862U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA13LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA418.md): Fleet 7 · Louisa, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2013 · N9433 · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper service, adjustment, and inspection of the brakes, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent noseover.
- [NTSB ERA13CA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA371.md): Cessna 172S · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2013 · N740SP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA088.md): Anatra Bart T Vans RV-7A · Quinton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 25, 2011 · N816BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and the subsequent nose-over during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA053.md): Luscombe 8A · Hot Springs, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2010 · N71102 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA466.md): Cessna 182Q · Virginia Beach, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2010 · N812KT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of power due to water contamination in the fuel. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ERA10CA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA334.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8A · Gordonsville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2010 · N1516B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control, and his excessive braking during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB DCA10FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10FA066.md): Boeing B75N1 · Arlington, VA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2010 · N27WE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent use of the wheel brakes at high speed during the touchdown phase of the landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of familiarity with the feel and effectiveness of the airplane’s wheel brakes.
- [NTSB ERA09LA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA517.md): Cessna 172N · Hillsville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2009 · N734TV · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ERA09CA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA463.md): American Legend AL3C · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2009 · N3737G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB NYC08LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA247.md): Boeing B75N1 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2008 · N1066M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a quartering tailwind.

## 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" = 'VA' 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=VA

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