# NTSB investigations, 2008: 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 CEN09CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA112.md): Cessna 140 · Highmore, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2008 · N89418 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the flare while landing in deep snow.
- [NTSB WPR09CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA058.md): Cessna 140 · Preston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2008 · N4008N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB WPR09CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA064.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Dinuba, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 16, 2008 · N1035F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly install the engine's Py line correctly, which resulted in the total loss of engine power and subsequent force landing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB ERA09CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA091.md): Kimball Enterprises Pitts Model-12 · Weirdales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2008 · N212DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN09CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA081.md): Cessna A185F · Alton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2008 · N185KS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind during landing, resulting in loss of control of the aircraft and the subsequent nose-over of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN09CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA071.md): Cessna 150F · Trenton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2008 · N8900S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the night light conditions and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot.
- [NTSB ERA09CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA065.md): Piper PA46 · Oak Island, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2008 · N6913Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were gusting crosswinds.
- [NTSB CEN09CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA062.md): Piper PA-18 · Foraker, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2008 · N7096D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts.
- [NTSB CEN09CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA047.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Lamar, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2008 · N3758P · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA042.md): Cessna 172H · Ingleside, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2008 · N1714F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land in crosswind conditions, leading to his inability to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds.
- [NTSB CEN09LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA036.md): Cessna 180 · Justin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2008 · N1846Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA025.md): Moses Tim C Quicksilver · Wingate, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2008 · N184GT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a fractured crankshaft.
- [NTSB CEN09CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA027.md): Cessna 180 · Denton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2008 · N1729F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent "ground-loop."
- [NTSB ANC09CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA006.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2008 · N57446 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB ANC09LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA002.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2008 · N788 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB NYC08CA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA328.md): Hood Junior Ace · Ashville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2008 · N1012S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare while landing. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's lack of yaw control as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA08CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA212.md): Sport Flight International Astra · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2008 · N3115C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA08CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA210.md): Maule MX-7-2325 · Smith, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2008 · N5670A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CHI08CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA291.md): Cessna 172 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2008 · N739BX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive airspeed during the approach and landing and failure to perform a go-around. Contributing to the accident were the barricade and the down-sloping terrain at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI08CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA289.md): Cub Crafters CC18-180 · Crookston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2008 · N18ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB DFW08CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA235.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream · Patterson, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2008 · N425LS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable muddy terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC08CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA124.md): Piper PA-12 · Slana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2008 · N3348M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over and substantial damage.
- [NTSB ANC08CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA123.md): Cessna 207 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2008 · N6426H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather and runway conditions, and his improper decision to depart downwind, on a wet gravel runway, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain after takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were a tailwind, and…
- [NTSB DFW08LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA226.md): Cessna 182D · Orange Grove, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2008 · N8979X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to an improperly installed intake manifold tube.
- [NTSB DEN08LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA150.md): Weatherly 620B · Atkinson, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2008 · N2036U · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to water contamination and corrosion within the fuel system at an undetermined time and from an undetermined source.
- [NTSB SEA08LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA195.md): Lancair Propjet · Camarillo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2008 · N750PJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to air within the fuel system.
- [NTSB ANC08CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA132.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2008 · N285HC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA287.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Dillon, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2008 · N4143D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-certificated passenger's failure to maintain directional control during landing and the pilot's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB LAX08LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA281.md): Cessna TU206G · Groveland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N818CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was retracted prior to the water landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA256.md): Cessna 172N · Huntington, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2008 · N733KC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent use of the toe brake.
- [NTSB NYC08CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA283.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Cleveland, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2008 · N8906D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC08CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA105.md): Walker AK Bush Flyer · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2008 · N799CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was a tailwind.
- [NTSB SEA08CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA176.md): Cessna 210E · Auburn, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2008 · N98KC · Substantial damage
  > A catastrophic engine failure due to the partial blockage of the lubricating oil galley in one of the crankshaft connecting rod journals, leading to the failure of the connecting rod cap.
- [NTSB CHI08CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA240.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Salem, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2008 · N48412 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the high grass encountered during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC08LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA101.md): Piper PA-18 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2008 · N82057 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive speed and excessive application of brakes during the landing roll on soft, sandy terrain.
- [NTSB DEN08CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA135.md): Grumman G-164A · Walsh, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2008 · N7487 · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of a cylinder head assembly. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC08TA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08TA099.md): Piper PA-18 · Nome, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 6, 2008 · N7055 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [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.
- [NTSB CHI08CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA234.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Lawrenceville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2008 · N6990Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged application of the brakes during landing.
- [NTSB MIA08CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA155.md): Cubcrafter CC11-100 · Gilbert, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2008 · N238BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of brakes during landing roll resulting in a nose-over.
- [NTSB LAX08CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA252.md): Cessna 152 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2008 · N757PS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point, that led to a landing overrun.
- [NTSB LAX08CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA278.md): Piper PA-22 · St. Paul, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2008 · N2441P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged altitude, speed, and subsequent failure to attain the proper touchdown point while landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA225.md): Aero Commander 200D · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2008 · N260M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot flaring too high, and his inadvertent pilot-induced oscillation during the landing flare/touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI08LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA214.md): Bolenbaugh Phillip William Rans S-6ES · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2008 · N402PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB NYC08CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA321.md): Grimes Barry R Chinook Plus TWO · Magnolia Springs, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2008 · N92095 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during initial climb due to the failure of the fuel pump.
- [NTSB NYC08CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA257.md): Cessna 172S · Stevensville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2008 · N331ME · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action following the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB SEA08CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA165.md): Antares - Balaban MA33 · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2008 · N92287 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB LAX08LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA240.md): Cessna 172M · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2008 · N7672 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA234.md): Cessna 172M · Leavenworth, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2008 · N80849 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to attain a sufficient airspeed to continue the takeoff. A contributing factor was the high density altitude and short runway.
- [NTSB CHI08CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA199.md): Eagle Eagle DW-1 · Bryan, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2008 · N8814L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel calculations. A contributing factor was the inaccurate fuel gauge.

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 2008
  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?year=2008

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