NTSB investigations
2,290 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 CEN24LA134Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T182T · Lapeer, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in a gusting crosswind condition.NTSB WPR24LA095Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Casper, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing with a crosswind.NTSB CEN24LA123Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Clarion, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare in a crosswind with gusts.NTSB WPR24LA098Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182A · Weippe, IDThe pilot’s failure to secure the oil filler cap during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a precautionary landing on the soft surface and subsequent nose over.NTSB WPR24LA089Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Madera, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN24LA109Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJavron PA-12 Replica · Inver Grove Heights, MNThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the landing gear on his amphibious airplane before landing on water.NTSB CEN24LA106Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Hayward, WIThe pilot’s loss of control during landing rollout.NTSB ERA24LA093Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportQuest Kodiak 100 · Lakeport, FLThe improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent noseover.NTSB WPR24LA075Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHarmon Rocket II · Mesquite, NVThe pilot’s loss of control on the landing roll, which led to the airplane coming to rest inverted.NTSB CEN24LA092Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Dalhart, TXThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat in meteorological conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor icing.NTSB CEN24LA087Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C · Park Rapids, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and terrain clearance during initial climb, that resulted in an impact with trees and terrain.NTSB CEN24LA082Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Middleton, WIThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB CEN24LA076Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Vermillion, SDThe pilot’s encounter with carburetor icing during landing final approach which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA24LA063Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150L · Lajas, PRThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from bushes alongside the runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff.NTSB CEN24LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Lubbock, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing that resulted in a runway excursion, an impact with a runway sign, and a nose gear collapse.NTSB CEN24LA103Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV6 · Bremen, INThe collapse of the nose landing gear after it contacted soft terrain during the landing roll.NTSB WPR24LA043Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180J · Modesto, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ERA24LA044Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander 112 · Saluda, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing in crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.NTSB CEN24LA047Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Barataria, LAA recreational boat crossed in front of the airplane’s path during landing on the water which resulted in the airplane colliding with the boat.NTSB ANC24LA006Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCharles J Kase Kase KUB · Big Lake, AKThe pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing site that was covered in deep snow.NTSB ANC24LA002Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Wasilla, AKThe instructor pilot’s delayed action and over application of brakes which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ERA24LA024Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Rangeley, METhe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind, after the right tailwheel spring separated.NTSB ERA24LA019Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Atlanta, GAThe flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action and the student pilot’s failure to relinquish the flight controls as directed by the flight instructor, resulting in a loss of control and nose over.NTSB ERA24LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A1 · Tellico Plains, TNThe pilot's overapplication of brakes after landing long on a constrained runway and with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR24LA022Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Bandera, WAThe pilot’s decision to land at a closed water-soaked grass runway, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN24LA012Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTvap 4 · Franksville, WIThe improper installation of the supplemental ignition system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR24LA016Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-7-235C · Provo, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN24LA007Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFairchild 24 G · Peyton, COThe pilot’s excessive brake application during landing rollout led to the airplane nosing over.NTSB ERA24LA004Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMichael J Wright SA300 · Georgetown, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting a gusting crosswind, resulting in a runway excursion and nose over.NTSB ANC24LA001Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNathan A Rehak CAW-12 · Beluga, AKThe pilot’s loss of control after failing to determine wind direction during landing in variable, gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA24LA005Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A-1C-180 · Harrisonburg, VAThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent runway excursion.NTSB CEN24LA002Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182R · Olathe, KSThe pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR23LA361Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGleim James M MG-1 · Madera, CAAn emergency landing on uneven terrain that resulted in the loss of directional control during landing.NTSB ANC23LA087Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Beluga, AKThe pilot’s excessive application of brakes during landing that resulted in a nose over.NTSB ANC23LA084Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Bethel, AKThe pilot’s excessive use of brakes during landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ERA23LA373Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLiore et Oliver Nieuport 28 · Hudson, MAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA23LA374Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 305 · Cortland, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a noseover. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of familiarity with the airplane.NTSB ERA23LA372Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · Prospect, TNA loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 6 cylinder exhaust valve rocker boss.NTSB GAA23WA263Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignFairchild 24 G · Trier-Föhren, GermanyNTSB ANC23LA075Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 185 · Healy, AKThe pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing site, resulting in a nose over.NTSB CEN23LA398Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVan's RV-12 · Crystal, MNThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and an overstress fracture of the nose landing gear strut.NTSB CEN23LA399Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · Ava, MOA loss of engine oil due for undetermined reasons, which resulted in failed connecting rods and total loss of engine power.NTSB ANC23LA068Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · McCarthy, AKThe pilot’s excessive application of brakes during landing that resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR23LA326Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHenry Steven J JA 30 Superstol · Leavenworth, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during taxi, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ANC23LA070Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportOliver Robert K Oliver Series 6 · Big Delta, AKA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA23LA349Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Leonardtown, MDA loss of engine power during an approach to landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA23LA348Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Pink Hill, NCThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for prevailing wind conditions during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground short of the runway.NTSB CEN23LA378Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J4 · Cleburne, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN23LA375Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Rice, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a left crosswind.NTSB CEN23LA373Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150D · New Haven, INThe pilot’s loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with corn stalks, and subsequent nose over.