NTSB investigations
2,290 cases where the sequence of events included Nose over/nose down.
Cases, newest first
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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.\"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"
Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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."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
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB CEN22LA092Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172L · Minocqua, WIThe pilot’s loss of control during landing when the airplane encountered ice and snow on the runway.NTSB WPR22LA074Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Jordan Valley, ORThe pilot’s decision to takeoff on remote snow covered terrain which, resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR22LA071Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150C · Johnsondale, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing on a snow-covered unimproved runway.NTSB ANC22LA011Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLarry Bingham LB-1 · Haines, AKA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information, which resulted in a precautionary landing and impact with snow.NTSB CEN22LA079Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Ellinwood, KSThe pilot's improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN22LA076Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A-1A · St. Jo, TXThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN22LA066Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Tahlequah, OKA loss of yaw control while on final approach, which resulted in the pilot performing an off-runway landing, and a subsequent nose over. The reason for the loss of yaw control could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR22LA051Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTravel Air 4-D · Riverside, CAThe pilot's failure to abort a high-speed taxi in time before the airplane exited the end of the airstrip which resulted in the pilot’s over application of the brakes and subsequent nose over.NTSB ERA22LA094Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C · Kissimmee, FLThe pilot’s inadvertent application of brakes during touchdown, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB ANC22LA008Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, off-airport landing, and nose over.NTSB ANC22LA006Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CC-18-180 · Yukon Charlie River, AKThe pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR22FA022Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Ukiah, CAA power interruption due to water-contaminated fuel, which resulted in the student pilot aborting the takeoff and landing hard. Contributing to the accident were a leak in the left fuel tank that allowed water to enter and damage to the fuel tank that…NTSB CEN22LA018Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Dallas, TXA temporary loss of engine power during the takeoff due to a damaged fuel pump, which resulted in a forced landing and a runway excursion. The source of the damage to the fuel pump could not be determined.NTSB WPR22LA014Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAvid Mark IV · Payette, IDA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an outlet screen on the fuel system header tank.NTSB ERA22LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Fruitland Park, FLThe pilot’s failure to establish a proper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA22LA012Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Winchester, VAThe pilot’s misapplication of brakes during the landing roll which resulted in a nose-over event and substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB CEN22LA005Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-105 Special · Houston, TXThe pilot’s improper application of brakes during landing.NTSB ERA22LA038Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A-1C 200 · Riverhead, NYThe pilot's excessive braking during landing which resulted in a noseover and substantial damage.NTSB CEN21LA469Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMeuer SA900 V-STAR · Kokomo, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate speed and altitude during final approach, which resulted in an off field landing short of the runway and a subsequent nose over.NTSB ERA21LA388Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Port Orange, FLThe separation of the nut from the stud and the fracture of the bolt that secured the crankshaft idler gear to the engine crankcase, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to the inability of the left crankshaft idler gear assembly to drive of the…NTSB CEN21LA472Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210N · East Sparta, OHA total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve.NTSB WPR21LA356Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox S7 · Hooper, UTThe pilot’s excessive brake pressure which resulted in the airplane nosing over and coming to rest inverted.NTSB CEN21LA451Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChristen Industries A-1 · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop.NTSB ANC21LA091Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Nenana, AKThe pilots over application of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ANC21LA093Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Chandalar Shelf, AKA separation of the rudder cable from the rudder pedal due to the connecting bolt detaching for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB ERA21LA375Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Legend AL3 · Andover Township, NJThe student pilot's excessive asymmetrical application of the brakes, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ERA21LA358Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAlon A2 · Abingdon, VAThe failure of a nosewheel steering actuator arm, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing rollout.NTSB ANC21LA088Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and nose over.NTSB CEN21LA414Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · LaSalle, COA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA21LA359Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Venice, FLMaintenance personnel’s failure to use the correct throttle linkage hardware when reinstalling the engine, resulting in a disconnection of the throttle during flight.NTSB ANC21LA085Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot’s selection of inappropriate terrain and decision to land with a tailwind, which resulted in a loss of directional control, an attempted go-around, and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN21LA402Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMurphy Renegade II · Sheridan, ILA total loss of engine power during initial climb due to a piston seizure.NTSB CEN21LA404Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Delta, COA total loss of engine power that resulted in a forced landing and subsequent noseover. The reason for the total loss of engine power could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN21LA398Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSegarra Lucas JR Zenith Stoll 701 · Grantsburg, WIThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in abnormal runway contact and the nose landing gear collapsing.NTSB CEN21LA393Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401B · Storm Lake, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a landing approach with a tailwind that resulted in a landing overrun and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA21LA337Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV7 · Mount Holly, NJThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a touchdown on the nose gear first, resulting in damage to the nose gear and a runway excursion.NTSB ANC21LA081Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) · Kodiak, AKThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and nose over.NTSB CEN21LA374Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Greenville, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ERA21LA367Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCollins Robert S Just Acft Highlander · Brasstown, NCFailure of the left main landing gear wheel lock nuts, which resulted in a wheel separation and nose over during landing.NTSB WPR21LA308Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Reno, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain prior to encountering a downdraft, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA21LA299Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV6 · Ocracoke, NCThe pilot's failure to perform a go-around during the unstabilized approach, which resulted in the airplane landing too far down the runway, and a subsequent runway excursion.NTSB CEN21FA334Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802 · Benoit, MSThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s takeoff performance capabilities and his failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to his use of ethanol and prohibited medications.NTSB ERA21LA294Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTurbine Cubs Of Wyoming PA-18 Super CUB · Dinwiddie, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control while taxiing on soft ground, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN21LA323Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210N · Refugio, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind.NTSB ANC21LA060Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot’s use of excessive braking which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ANC21LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170 · Rampart, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB CEN21LA311Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEslinger C W/Eslinger S M Cassutt · Pryor, OKThe pilot’s high flare and failure to execute a go-around which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.NTSB ANC21LA052Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR21LA264Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChristen Industries A-1 · Twin Falls, IDPartial loss of engine power during a low pass, due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat during the landing approach.NTSB ANC21LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot’s excessive use of brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and the gusty tailwind conditions.