NTSB investigations
2,288 cases where the sequence of events included Nose over/nose down.
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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 ANC09CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Seward, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a loss of control and a nose over during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR09LA454Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLewis Jennings Nieuport 11 · Pahrump, NVA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a failure of the engine's sole magneto.NTSB WPR09CA456Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1C · McArthur, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing due to animals unexpectedly running onto the runway.NTSB CEN09CA592Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBordelon Kitfox IV · Dodge Center, MNThe pilot's improper glide path during landing.NTSB ANC09CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-180 · Tok, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area, resulting in a runway excursion and a nose over during takeoff.NTSB ANC09LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Lime Village, AKThe passenger's inadvertent interference with, and application of the right brake pedal during takeoff.NTSB ANC09CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over on landing.NTSB ERA09LA517Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Hillsville, VAThe total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB WPR09LA446Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-1B · Creswell, ORA partial loss of engine power due to the malfunction of the engine's right magneto.NTSB ANC09CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180J · Juneau, AKThe pilot's misjudged flare and loss of control during a glassy water landing.NTSB CEN09LA567Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Marshall, MIThe failure of the main landing gear attach point.NTSB ANC09TA092Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAviat A-1B · Gulkana, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during an off-airport landing, resulting in the airplane nosing over.NTSB ANC09TA090Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Bethel, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes while landing at an off-airport site.NTSB CEN09CA552Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150F · Abilene, KSThe pilot's inadequate crosswind landing technique, resulting in an excessive side load on the left landing gear that led to an overload failure of its axle.NTSB WPR09LA423Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Ballard, WAThe pilot's precautionary water landing with partially extended landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the unidentified anomaly with the airplane's electrical system, which rendered the gear position indicator system inoperative.NTSB WPR09CA424Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8A · Sandy, ORThe pilot's decision to continue the landing rather than execute a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and altitude during the approach.NTSB CEN09CA545Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDekkinga Vans RV-7A · Jenison, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.NTSB ANC09CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot's decision to land on unsuitable soft, wet terrain, which resulted in a nose-over on landing.NTSB WPR09CA415Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPaul B. Johnson Avid Mark IV · Nampa, IDThe airplane's encounter with tall vegetation that ensnared the landing gear during an off-field precautionary landing.NTSB ERA09LA473Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Okeechobee, FLA total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC09CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to achieve a proper touchdown point, resulting in an overrun and a nose over.NTSB CEN09CA530Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Centennial, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare in crosswind conditions.NTSB ANC09LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · McCarthy, AKThe separation of the right main landing gear wheel from the airplane during landing for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inability to control the airplane.NTSB ERA09CA463Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Legend AL3C · Warrenton, VAThe pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing rollout.NTSB WPR09LA396Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A60 · Minidoka, IDA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.NTSB ERA09CA462Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportUnknown Sabre-Trike · Crandall, GAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.NTSB CEN09CA516Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Harlan, IAThe pilot's failure to perform accurate weight and balance calculations which resulted in exceeding the maximum takeoff weight and the airplane's climb capability.NTSB WPR09CA394Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Sisters, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA09LA457Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTidd Wesley Mini-Max · Hodgdon, METhe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB CEN09LA501Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Oklahoma City, OKA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel planning.NTSB CEN09LA490Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Whitney, TXA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA489Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Gateway, COThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to soft runway conditions.NTSB ANC09CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot’s misjudged landing on a downsloping, short landing strip, resulting in a nose over.NTSB WPR09LA374Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Firebaugh, CAA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion that was due to the failure of company ground personnel to refuel the airplane. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB WPR09LA369Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrown Michael Kitfox IV · Escondido, CAA total loss of power due to an oil exhaustion induced seizure of the engine. The pilot's decision to continue flight to the original destination after becoming aware of the in-flight oil leak instead of landing at an intermediate airport to investigate the…NTSB WPR09CA365Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Legend AL3 · Hemet, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and excessive use of the brakes.NTSB ERA09CA416Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M7 · Turner, METhe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing rollout.NTSB CEN09CA450Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Waring, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll-out. Contributing to the accident was the worn left main landing gear brake.NTSB ERA09LA407Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Morristown, TNThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA436Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-D · Joplin, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA09LA397Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Auburn, MEA loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane and engine's fuel system.NTSB WPR09CA346Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Sulphur Creek, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN09LA451Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Beaman, IAThe loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09CA335Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · La Grande, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB CEN09CA407Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRemos G-3/6000 · Oshkosh, WIA total loss of total engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the instructor pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the creased fuel quantity tube.NTSB ANC09CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170A · Kasigluk, AKThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in a crosswind.NTSB ERA09CA553Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Ware, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.NTSB CEN09LA384Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Llano, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to the failure of the left main landing gear wheel, which resulted in the separation of the wheel from the aircraft.NTSB WPR09CA306Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJenkins Jack Glastar SP · Coupeville, WAThe pilot’s improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing on soft/grassy terrain.NTSB CEN09CA373Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Marysville, OHThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.