NTSB investigations
2,288 cases where the sequence of events included Nose over/nose down.
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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 ANC15CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobert M. Jones Zenith CH 701 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's excessive descent rate and subsequent hard landing during the landing flare/touchdown.NTSB GAA15CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Hartland, MEAbnormal runway contact which precipitated a loss of control and nose-over.NTSB GAA15CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182T · Newburyport, MAThe pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane during the runway overrun.NTSB WPR15LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Puyallup, WAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a mechanic’s failure to properly tighten the B-nut to the fuel pump inlet during a recent annual inspection. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off despite…NTSB GAA15CA042Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Mize, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during an off airport precautionary landing roll.NTSB CEN15LA205Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts Model 12 · Burneyville, OKThe partial loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system.NTSB CEN15LA204Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G 164A · Maysville, OKThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN15CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Cambridge, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while encountering a wind gust after landing.NTSB CEN15LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Jennings, LAThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, the nosewheel tire bursting, and a subsequent porpoise and nose-over.NTSB GAA15CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Farmingdale, NJThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.NTSB GAA15CA036Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22-135 · Drexel, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while taxiing in unfavorable wind conditions.NTSB GAA15CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJabiru Jabiru - SP · Surprise, AZThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN15CA201Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFiebich Paul Dean Airbike RX40 · Derby, KSThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing, which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the left main landing gear.NTSB GAA15CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Ropesville, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN15LA206Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32R-301T · Stephenville, TXThe partial loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons, which necessitated a forced landing, during which the airplane impacted trees and a power line.NTSB WPR15LA130Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVans RV6A · Green Valley, AZThe total loss of engine power during initial climb due to the disconnection of both fuel pump power wires.NTSB GAA15CA012Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Midland, TXThe pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll.NTSB CEN15LA175Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164A · New Roads, LAThe loss of engine power due to three stuck exhaust valves.NTSB GAA15CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJabiru USA Sport J250 SP · Hondo, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to this accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA15CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · St Marys, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.NTSB ERA15CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182L · Waycross, GAThe pilot's failure to use any airport guidance while taxiing, which resulted in geographic disorientation and a takeoff attempt from an inadequate length and unsuitable surface.NTSB CEN15LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M 7-260C · Oregon, MOEngine vibration for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR15LA127Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJimenez Vans RV 7A · Dayton, NVA loss of engine power during descent for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN15FA163Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAhrens Gerd H RV 6 · Pratt, KSA hard landing, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of directional control and the airplane’s subsequent nose-over.NTSB CEN15CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFunk B85C · Leonard, OKThe improper installation of the UP elevator cable turnbuckle which became disconnected during the flight.NTSB CEN15CA159Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportArnold Zodiac CH 650 · Greeley, COThe pilot was unable to maintain directional control during the landing due to the foreign object that lodged behind the rudder.NTSB CEN15CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Kankakee, ILThe student pilot's improper flight control inputs resulting in the loss of control during the landing flare.NTSB WPR15LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVans RV7 - Undesignat · Belfair, WAA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was the unapproved repair and improper inspection of the engine crankshaft.NTSB WPR15CA100Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206 - G · Kernville, CAThe pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain airplane control during the landing with a tailwind which resulted in a bounce, long landing, and subsequent runway excursion.NTSB CEN15LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell-Watson 47 G · North Little Rock, ARThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during the practice touchdown autorotation, which resulted in a subsequent loss of helicopter control and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN15CA125Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182C · Fort Morgan, COThe pilot's improper fuel planning/management, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landing in a pasture.NTSB CEN15CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Holland, MIThe pilot's loss of control while landing in gusty wind conditions.NTSB WPR15LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCubcrafters CC11-160 · San Luis Obispo, CAThe pilot's inadequate instrument scan during cruise flight, which resulted in his failure to notice a loss of engine oil pressure. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the oil pressure transducer supply line, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a…NTSB ERA15CA100Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportShannon William RV6A · Pikeville, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, and his subsequent flight into icing conditions, which resulted in…NTSB CEN15LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Pontiac, ILThe flight instructor’s loss of directional control during an attempted go-around with a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during examination of the engine.NTSB CEN15LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195B · Llano, TXThe pilot’s overrotation of the airplane when lifting the tail during the takeoff roll, which allowed the propeller to come in contact with the runway and resulted in a reduction in engine power and the pilot’s subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB WPR15CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco Classic YMF F5C · San Luis Obispo, CAThe accidental application of the brakes by the passenger during landing roll which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB ERA15CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Nashville, TNThe pilot's inadequate control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN15LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46 350P · Houston, TXThe nose landing gear collapse as a result of the fracture of the engine mount at the nose gear actuator attachment point in an area that a service bulletin (SB) recommended for inspection. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate…NTSB ERA15LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThomas R Wade Revelation · Ellisville, MSThe failure of the uncertified engine's front connecting rod needle bearing, which resulted in damage to the front piston and a subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with the uncertified…NTSB CEN15CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Berrien Springs, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing and his poor decision not to abort the landing before the airplane traveled off the end of the airstrip.NTSB CEN15CA072Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCubcrafters CC11-160 · Middleton, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while braking during landing rollout.NTSB ERA15LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 5(205) · Sussex, NJMaintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the No. 2 cylinder valve area during the most recent annual inspection, which resulted in the in-flight failure of the intake valve springs due to rust on the spring surfaces and subsequent fatigue cracking.NTSB CEN15LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · San Antonio, TXThe pilot’s improper decision to land long (past the midpoint) on a wet runway and his failure to conduct a go-around when the airplane did not touch down at the approach end of the runway, which resulted in an overrun.NTSB ERA15LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell Bill Kitfox 6 · Columbus, NCA loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR15LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Jacksonville, ORA loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of the No. 6 connecting rod, which resulted from oil starvation.NTSB CEN15CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 162 · Hinckley, ILThe student pilot's relaxing of elevator back pressure during the landing roll that induced a porpoise, loss of control, and collapsing of the nose wheel.NTSB WPR15LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHenry Steven J Just Acft Superstol · Murphy, IDThe pilot’s failure to properly manage the fuel supply, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN15LA028Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHuebbe Sonex HB · Plainview, ILThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB CEN15CA036Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design CTLSi · White Bear Lake, MNThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall, a hard landing, and a nose over.