NTSB investigations
2,288 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 WPR10CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Fallbrook, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB CEN10CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Malta, OHThe pilot's decision to take off in conditions that exceeded the climb capability of the airplane.NTSB ERA10LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Lake Alfred, FLA loss of engine power during the landing approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10FA164Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Lewisville, TXThe pilot did not retract the landing gear before a water landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot did not use a checklist.NTSB WPR10LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Tillamook, ORThe partial loss of engine power during climb to cruise due to carburetor icing and the pilot's delay in using carburetor heat.NTSB WPR10LA166Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKjonaas Varieze · Casa Grande, AZA loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR10LA160Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMigas RV9-A · Twin Falls, IDThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing roll for an undetermined reason.NTSB CEN10CA158Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Waupaca, WIThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off in gusting winds.NTSB CEN10LA159Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206 · Ninnekah, OKA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, resulting from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB ERA10CA182Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFrederickson Charles A Pitts S-2E · Okeechobee, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.NTSB CEN10LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStump Davis · Seguin, TXThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and noseover during a downwind landing.NTSB CEN10CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportByler JDT MINI-MAX 1100R · New Paris, INA total loss of engine power in flight due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the soft field where the airplane nosed over.NTSB WPR10LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSutton Avid Hauler · Rigby, IDA loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Camarillo Airport, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gusts and failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR10CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTarantola Leonard RV-6A · Onalaska, WAThe pilot's bounced landing on a soft turf runway, resulting in a collapsed nose landing gear.NTSB CEN10LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Slaton, TXThe loss of engine power due to the insufficient clamping force between the two crankcase halves and each cylinder to the crankcase.NTSB CEN10CA144Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Newark, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB WPR10LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G164B · Byron, CAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.NTSB ANC10CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180B · Kodiak, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, and his excessive use of brakes during the landing roll.NTSB CEN10CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A1 · Austin, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to properly execute a go-around.NTSB WPR10CA129Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Kelton, UTThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to take off and fly into marginal weather conditions.NTSB ERA10LA135Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Indiantown, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in damage to the nose landing gear and the airplane nosing over.NTSB WPR10LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Pahrump, NVFuel starvation as a result of the improper installation of the carburetor float valve by unknown personnel.NTSB WPR10LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Pullman, WAA partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to a bird's nest being sucked into the induction air ducting.NTSB ERA10CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Westmoreland, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a snow drift.NTSB WPR10LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Fallon, NVInterference between the front seat lap belt and the rear seat rudder/brake pedal assembly that prevented normal operation of the rudder/brake system, which resulted in the pilots’ inability to maintain directional control.NTSB WPR10LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Reno, NVA total loss of engine power during cruise due to oil starvation as a result of foreign material blockage of the oil pickup tube.NTSB CEN10CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140A · Urbana, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the crosswind landing.NTSB CEN10CA094Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEngineering & Research Ercoupe 415-CD · New London, WIThe pilot's decision to land with a tailwind on the snow- and ice-covered runway.NTSB WPR10CA101Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195B · Palm Springs, CAThe pilot's improper use of brakes during landing.NTSB WPR10CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182J · Metaline Falls, WAThe pilot's decision to land on a closed, snow-covered runway.NTSB WPR10CA098Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Ramona, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.NTSB WPR10CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Fallbrook, CAThe pilot's misjudged altitude and airspeed that resulted in his failure to attain the proper touchdown point.NTSB WPR10CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson SR-8B · Auburn, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN10CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Ames, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting a takeoff on an ice-covered runway.NTSB WPR10CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Diamond Point, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable and unfavorable wind conditions.NTSB CEN10CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Carmi, ILA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to assure that the fuel tank filler cap was secured prior to flight.NTSB WPR10CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Stockton, CAThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition.NTSB WPR10CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Yucca Valley, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gusts and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB ERA10CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobert Wood Thorp T18 · Newburgh, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.NTSB ERA10LA063Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCurtiss Wright Travel AIR · Fort Myers, FLThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's minimal experience in the airplane make and model.NTSB ANC10CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's decision to land and attempt to takeoff from an unsuitable off-airport site.NTSB ERA10CA049Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415 · Germantown, NYThe pilot's decision to continue operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency.NTSB WPR10CA043Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Mineral Canyon, UTThe pilot's incorrect use of brakes, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB ANC10CA009Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182C · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.NTSB CEN10LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Walsh, COA partial loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 2 cylinder as a result of the failure of the repair facility to properly torque the lower four nuts on the cylinder.NTSB WPR10CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGolden Circle Tierra I · Jensen, UTA loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J4 · El Cajon, CAThe left-seat pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ANC09CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Fairbanks, AKThe student pilot's decision to attempt an off-airport landing and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ANC09CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll at an off-airport site.