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 WPR09CA295Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Dixie, IDThe pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll.NTSB WPR09CA285Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 175A · Polacca, AZThe pilot’s failure to adequately estimate the required distance to avoid obstructions while taking off from a road.NTSB CEN09CA354Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportThrockmorton Matthew E F1-EVO · Mitchell, INA total loss of engine power due to the disconnection of an oil line and the subsequent loss of engine oil.NTSB ANC09LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Anchorage, AKThe flight instructor's decision to land with a tailwind, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a ground-loop and nose-over.NTSB ERA09CA333Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChatham Robert M RV6-A · Gilbert, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the airspeed indicator that became inoperative during the landing approach.NTSB ERA09CA334Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Alamana, FLThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB WPR09CA276Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Wenatchee, WAThe pilot's misjudged approach and failure to attain the proper touchdown point.NTSB WPR09CA275Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Tooele, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN09LA335Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · St. Louis, MOThe improper installation of the wing fairing during recent maintenance, which resulted in the partial separation of the fairing shortly after takeoff.NTSB ANC09CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Nome, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area.NTSB ERA09CA314Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Aurora, WVThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and preparation which resulted in a low fuel condition requiring an off-airport landing.NTSB CEN09CA326Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeropro CZ Eurofox · Bloomfield, INThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.NTSB WPR09CA260Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson SR-8B · Tacoma, WAThe application of unintended braking input due to the pilot's failure to keep his feet correctly positioned on the rudder pedals during the landing roll.NTSB CEN09CA315Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHolsclaw Francis E Starduster · Ranger, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the buckling of the right landing gear as a result of corrosion.NTSB ERA09CA301Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Tunkhannock, PAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point while landing with a tailwind.NTSB WPR09CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185E · Tacoma, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB WPR09CA259Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportVenus Trike · Kuna, IDThe complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the overload failure of the nose landing gear strut during the roll out over soft/rough terrain.NTSB ANC09CA046Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWinship Kent S Dogger Craft · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over and substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB CEN09CA316Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Charleston, MOThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff resulting in a runway overrun and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR09CA243Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportART Lee Delano CH701 · Oakdale, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions while landing.NTSB CEN09CA293Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Roswell, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB CEN09CA304Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · San Antonio, TXThe instructor pilot’s improper landing flare.NTSB CEN09CA253Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Roanoke, TXThe partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the throttle control rod-end to carburetor arm hardware. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to fly the airplane without a current annual inspection.NTSB WPR09LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210G · Santa Rosa, CAA total loss of engine power on final approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC09CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Haines, AKThe pilot's decision to practice takeoff and landings on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over on takeoff.NTSB CEN09CA272Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Patterson, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in a turn while attempting to return to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09CA274Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150K · Waycross, GAThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during approach in gusty conditions. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's misunderstanding of the airspeed indicator.NTSB ANC09LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Palmer, AKThe non-certificated pilot’s decision to attempt to "ski" atop a water-covered tidal area in an airplane equipped with over-sized main landing gear tires, resulting in a loss of control and a nose over.NTSB WPR09LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStanton Glastar · Redding, CAA loss of engine power during cruise for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA261Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Legend AL-3C · McKinney, TXTHe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident were gusty crosswinds.NTSB ERA09CA254Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Longevity Searey · Littleton, NCThe pilot's failure to ensure the landing gear was properly configured for the water landing.NTSB ERA09CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna/Air Repair 305F · Embden, METhe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point while landing.NTSB ERA09CA251Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Southbridge, MAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR09LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrinker / Garner BI-PLANE · Caldwell, IDLoss of control during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Bisbee, AZThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA09CA243Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Madison, MSThe pilot's improper flare and subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB CEN09LA250Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJordan Don R Vans RV-6A · Arlington, TXA total loss of engine power due to the failure of both magnetos. Contributing to the accident was the lack of preventative maintenance/inspection of the magnetos.NTSB WPR09CA194Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions while landing.NTSB ERA09LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDe Havilland DHC2 · Plattsburgh, NYThe pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing rollout.NTSB WPR09CA191Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRemos Gemini Remos · Jefferson, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswinds conditions while approaching to land.NTSB CEN09CA237Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · North Little Rock, ARThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during takeoff.NTSB WPR09LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Kalispell, MTA partial loss of engine power during a go-around for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a fatigue failure of the right main landing gear spring.NTSB ANC09CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-4-210C · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitably rough and snow-covered landing area.NTSB CEN09LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Hazen, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB WPR09LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180G · Wendover, UTA loss of directional control during landing as a result of the binding in one main landing gear brake assembly due to incorrect maintenance procedures. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to correctly reconfigure the airplane during an…NTSB WPR09CA183Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDenny Aerocraft Kitfox III · Oakdale, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN09CA219Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC-CONV · Stanley, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR09CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobert Frisbey RV4 · Santa Rosa, CAThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN09CA192Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7FC · Thomas, OKA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5 · Calexico, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.