NTSB investigations

2,290 cases where the sequence of events included Nose over/nose down.

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NTSB CEN25LA112Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172L · Romeo, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the soft, wet grass.Mar 7, 2025 · N7550G · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA135Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportIcon A5 · Smithville, TNThe pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear prior to landing in water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the manufacturer’s provided checklist.Feb 25, 2025 · N459BA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA139Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Gainesville, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane while landing in gusty crosswind conditions.Feb 23, 2025 · N2480D · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA124Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDecker Daniel B Searey · Tavares, FLThe pilot’s improper flare during a bounced water landing, which resulted in a nose-down and submersion of the airplane’s open cockpit in the water.Feb 23, 2025 · N40DJ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA104Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180A · Waterville, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.Feb 20, 2025 · N7792A · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA123Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172C · Argyle, NYThe mechanic’s incorrect installation of the oil temperature gauge probe in the oil filter adapter and failure to test run the engine for oil leaks after the installation, which resulted in a total loss of oil and the pilot’s decision to perform a…Feb 20, 2025 · N1609Y · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA122Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAllyn Kaste Rans S-19 (KIT) · Doylestown, PAThe pilot’s inadequate maintenance and preflight inspection.Feb 10, 2025 · N258DK · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA092Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Llano, TXThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, that resulted in a ground loop, and a susbquent runway excursion.Feb 6, 2025 · N73081 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA109Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNear William J RV-7A · Weirsdale, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and subsequent nose over.Feb 5, 2025 · N811WJ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA074Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Red Rock, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in an impact with deep snow and vegetation.Jan 6, 2025 · N4644Y · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA071Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150F · McKinney, TXThe flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action and the student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare, which resulted in a nose down impact with the runway.Jan 4, 2025 · N3589L · Substantial damageNTSB ANC25LA015Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGippsaero PTY GA8 · Nightmute, AKThe pilot’s loss of directional control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions.Jan 4, 2025 · N916RK · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA070Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV-7A · Gila Bend, AZA disconnection of the mixture control linkage during flight, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing was the inadequate inspection of the mixture control arm attachment hardware.Dec 22, 2024 · N1FB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25FA056Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportZenith Zodiac CH601 · Columbia, ILThe pilot’s failure to secure the engine oil filter following maintenance, which resulted in oil starvation, a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.Dec 8, 2024 · N9853M · DestroyedNTSB WPR25LA051Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 175 · Middlegate, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on a rough surface during takeoff.Nov 30, 2024 · N7501M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA055Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Pearland, TXThe flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot that resulted in a loss of directional control during landing, and the excessive use of wheel brakes to regain directional control which resulted in the airplane nosing over.Nov 30, 2024 · N2933N · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA050Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Mason, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing rollout that resulted in a nose over and an impact with the runway.Nov 25, 2024 · N76061 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA044Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A-1B · Show Low, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff.Nov 19, 2024 · N705AB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA043Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPitts S1E · Seguin, TXThe improper construction of the rudder cable assembly by the airplane builder, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the left rudder cable during the landing roll and the pilot’s subsequent inability to maintain directional control.Nov 17, 2024 · N52B · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA042Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV8-A · Cleveland, GAA nose landing gear collapse on landing and subsequent nose over.Nov 8, 2024 · N69LM · Substantial damageNTSB ANC25LA007Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A1 · Seward, AKThe pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, and nose-over.Oct 27, 2024 · N307AM · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA026Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Aberdeen, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain back pressure on the control stick during a landing attempt on gravel, which resulted in a nose over.Oct 25, 2024 · N2524M · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA024Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Williamsburg, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on landing.Oct 21, 2024 · N300E · Substantial damageNTSB ANC25LA004Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206B · Skwentna, AKThe pilot’s delayed go-around decision, which resulted in inadvertent contact with the landing surface, loss of directional control, and a nose over in gusting wind conditions.Oct 4, 2024 · N3495L · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA012Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Soda Springs, IDThe passenger’s inadvertent application of brakes during landing which resulted in a nose over.Oct 1, 2024 · N5636D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA373Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Delta, COThe pilot’s loss of aircraft control during a bounced landing and go-around, during which the right main landing gear struck a large rock, which damaged it such that it collapsed during the following landing, which caused the airplane to impact the ground…Sep 28, 2024 · N4155W · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA311Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CC11 · Grand View, IDThe pilot’s loss of control after encountering a dust devil during taxi.Sep 23, 2024 · N30YC · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA388Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172K · Spartanburg, SCMaintenance personnel’s failure to follow the engine manufacturer’s maintenance guidance, which resulted in the assembly of the engine with an obstructed oil passage, a subsequent lack of lubrication to the front main bearing, and a total loss of engine power.Sep 20, 2024 · N7037G · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA314Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206G · West Sacramento, CAFailure of the No. 4 cylinder fuel injection assembly tube and subsequent total loss of engine power.Sep 19, 2024 · N6522Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA104Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions.Sep 19, 2024 · N6847B · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA100Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and nose over.Sep 15, 2024 · N4118Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA099Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during taxi in gusting wind conditions.Sep 15, 2024 · N2466H · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA381Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWalden Robert Vans Aircraft RV-7A · Williamsburg, VAThe pilot’s decision to continue with an unstabilized approach which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control during a subsequent landing.Sep 13, 2024 · N65RW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24FA346Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSonex Sonex · Sulphur Springs, INThe pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff for undetermined reasons.Sep 10, 2024 · N966DP · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA087Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Lime Village, AKThe pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.Aug 31, 2024 · N1217E · Substantial damageNTSB GAA24WA275Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 152 · Daszewice, PolandAug 27, 2024 · SP-KCC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24FA285Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna A185F · Kent, WAThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the amphibious landing gear for a water landing, which resulted in a touchdown on the water with the wheels extended, noseover, and airplane submersion.Aug 24, 2024 · N61323 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA271Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Manhattan, MTA total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.Aug 11, 2024 · N8576Y · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA343Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportYakovlev YAK-55M · North Kingstown, RIThe non-certificated pilot’s lack of experience in the tailwheel-equipped airplane and his decision to land in a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a loss of directional control on landing.Aug 10, 2024 · N55YA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA339Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Medina, OHThe student pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent noseover.Aug 6, 2024 · N6543E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA300Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A-1C-180 · South Park, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff.Aug 3, 2024 · N177DB · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA072Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Goose Bay, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Aug 3, 2024 · N9697P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA306Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Cleveland, MSThe pilot’s failure to attain/maintain directional control and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during landing.Jul 31, 2024 · N188RS · Substantial damageNTSB GAA24WA238Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignSupermarine Spitfire MK26 · West Oxfordshire, United KingdomJul 28, 2024 · G-ENAA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA261Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Winchester, CAA total loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft.Jul 27, 2024 · N86270 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA258Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Camarillo, CAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a nose over.Jul 25, 2024 · N5708N · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA240Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182B · Soldier, IDA total loss of engine power resulting from the failure of the No. 1 piston and the No. 2 piston connecting rod due to detonation.Jul 13, 2024 · N2617G · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA262Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSkystar Kitfox · Hackney, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in a gusting wind condition.Jul 12, 2024 · N1078P · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA061Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Koliganek, AKThe pilot's improper landing flare and an improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a loss of directional control, and a subsequent nose over.Jul 9, 2024 · N243AK · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA313Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTrozzi Thomas Searey · Eustis, FLThe flight instructor's failure to properly configure the landing gear before performing a water landing.Jul 6, 2024 · N222D · Substantial damage