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 ERA14FA313Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Littleton, NCMaintenance personnel's application of sealant to the engine case halves during engine overhaul, contrary to manufacturer's instructions, which resulted in internal failure of the engine due to the loss of case bolt torque.NTSB WPR14LA267Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502B · Sacramento, CAThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not available for postaccident examination.NTSB WPR14CA266Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Tucson, AZThe student pilot's use of excessive brakes during taxi, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.NTSB CEN14CA348Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportZach Vans RV-6A · Wayne, NEThe pilot became distracted and landed short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the hole in the ground.NTSB ANC14CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Nenana, AKThe pilot's excessive braking following his overshoot of the intended touchdown point on a short airstrip, which resulted in nose-over of the airplane. A contributing factor was the pilot's mental distraction during the landing.NTSB ERA14LA309Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSimmons William E Aventura 2 · Rockledge, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing following a loss of engine power, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate inspection of the engine, which resulted in a loose ground wire lug on…NTSB WPR14LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Alturas, CAThe airplane’s failure to attain rotation speed during the takeoff roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB WPR14CA264Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 175A · Salmon, IDThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point that resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB ERA14LA321Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164B · Farmington, DEThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning for a takeoff in high-density altitude conditions and his decision to reduce power during the initial climb, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA14LA290Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCameron Balloons US Z-225 · Spring City, PAThe pilot's fall from the balloon’s basket during touchdown in a field for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in his fatal injury.NTSB ERA14CA298Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Milton, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper approach path, and his delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway undershoot and collision with terrain prior to the runway.NTSB ANC14LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206C · Chitina, AKThe failure of the engine’s No. 1 piston connecting rod retaining bolts due to fatigue, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight.NTSB WPR14LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSkykits Savannah VGW · Helena, MTThe overload failure of the nosewheel fork retaining bolts during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN14LA279Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177A · Sauk Centre, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to retract the flaps after beginning the go-around.NTSB CEN14LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Padre Island, TXThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN14CA282Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8B · Galion, OHThe pilot's misapplication of brakes after landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB ANC14CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Cordova, AKThe pilot's inadequate remedial action during landing on soft terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR14CA214Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportOlson Kitfox II · Helena, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB WPR14CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Cameron Park, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in a ground-loop and nose over.NTSB WPR14CA197Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Vacaville, CAThe pilot's use of excessive brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb, likely due to carburetor ice.NTSB WPR14CA212Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A · Arlington, WAThe pilot's improper application of brakes during taxi in tailwind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent nose over.NTSB CEN14CA238Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Legend AL-3 · Osage, ARThe pilot's repeated attempts to take off from an unimproved field with tall grass.NTSB CEN14CA231Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C 65 · Connersville, INThe pilot's inability to control the airplane while taxiing due to a strong crosswind condition.NTSB ERA14CA210Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportJerome A Baak CH 601XL · Sumter, SCThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the fuel exhaustion was the pilot's failure during the building process to properly determine the unusable quantity of fuel.NTSB ERA14LA212Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Taylorsville, NCThe pilot’s improper approach, which resulted in a long landing right of the runway centerline and the airplane’s subsequent collision with a riding mower that would have been difficult for the pilot to see due to its color and the nose-high attitude of the…NTSB CEN14LA226Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Greenville, TXThe fatigue failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve due to excessive wear of the corresponding train tappet, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN14LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 34-200 · Spring, TXThe loss of right brake effectiveness during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB ERA14CA209Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T206H · Gilford, NHThe pilot misjudged the float equipped airplane's altitude while maneuvering above the surface of a lake, which resulted in a float inadvertently contacting the water. Contributing to the accident were the glassy water conditions and pilot's lack of recent…NTSB ERA14CA206Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172I · Huntsville, ALThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN14LA213Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCrow Mustang II · Morton, TXThe pilot's improper landing flare after encountering a gusting crosswind and his inadequate recovery from the subsequent bounced landing.NTSB ERA14CA204Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · Somerville, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind.NTSB CEN14LA204Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210A · Searcy, ARThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which resulted in oil starvation and a subsequent engine failure.NTSB ERA14CA195Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Colebrook, NHThe pilot's decision to power out of soft snow with a gusty quartering tailwind which resulted in the tail of the airplane rising and the airplane nosing over.NTSB ERA14CA185Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 205A · Leesburg, VAThe 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 ERA14CA188Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Bethel, METhe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing after landing during gusty wind conditions.NTSB CEN14CA187Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Larimore, NDFailure of the pilot to attain and maintain sufficient control inputs to compensate for the crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the pilot and the flight.NTSB WPR14CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Anacortes, WAThe pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing roll resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.NTSB WPR14CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A · Wheatland, WYThe front seat pilot's excessive approach speed and subsequent brake application during the landing which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's failure to maintain situational awareness.NTSB WPR14CA150Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJust Highlander · Yakima, WAThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision, resulting in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA14CA177Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A 1B · Dadeville, ALThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point while landing on a lake with a tailwind.NTSB WPR14CA145Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7DC · Fallon, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind.NTSB CEN14CA186Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Marine City, MIThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN14CA158Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Chisago City, MNThe unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot due to wet soft snow conditions that resulted in a nose over.NTSB ERA14LA152Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKurtz Jay B RV-9A · Live Oak, FLThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, a subsequent nose-down landing, and excessive bending loads to the nose landing gear.NTSB ANC14CA017Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8E · Alegnagik, AKThe pilot's failure to determine that the ice that he was taxiing on was safe for operation.NTSB WPR14LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Bountiful, UTFuel starvation due to the in-flight loosening of the fuel lines attached to the fuel flow indicator as a result of inadequate maintenance.NTSB ERA14LA130Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVictor M Cordero RV-9A · Apopka, FLThe failure of the propeller spline shaft, the drive disk adapter, and the propeller speed reduction unit (PSRU) input spline due to a lack of inspection and lubrication, which resulted in a total loss of propeller drive and a subsequent forced landing.…NTSB CEN14LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFogg Quicksilver MX II · Holland, MIThe pilot's inability to maintain airplane control after inadvertently landing in an area of deep snow on a frozen lake.NTSB ERA14CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Sussex, NJThe pilot's improper preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN14LA136Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMahon Paul D Capella XS · Houston, TXThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.