NTSB investigations
2,290 cases where the sequence of events included Nose over/nose down.
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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 ERA23LA208Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV6 · Eaton, OHThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ANC23LA030Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Soldotna, AKThe pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in the main landing gear wheels breaking through the snow and the airplane nosing over.NTSB CEN23LA154Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Terrell, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial response.NTSB WPR23LA149Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStevens Kelly C RV-7 · Morgan, UTThe pilot/builder improperly torqued the propeller attachment bolts while reinstalling the propeller, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the bolts and the separation of the propeller assembly.NTSB ERA23LA211Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeropilot S R O Legend 600 · Vero Beach, FLThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse and subsequent noseover. Contributing was the rough condition of the runway, as described by the pilot, and his decision to operate from it.NTSB WPR23LA151Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLowe Bruce Skystr Ktfx IV-1200 · Susanville, CAThe pilot’s braking technique during an off airport precautionary landing on unforeseen soft terrain, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ANC23LA028Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Palmer, AKThe pilot's delayed decision to execute a go-around maneuver while landing with excess airspeed into a short strip, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent loss of control.NTSB ERA23LA186Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · White Plains, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout in gusting wind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.NTSB ERA23LA178Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Canton, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control following a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.NTSB CEN23LA146Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Telluride, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA23LA162Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Travelers Rest, SCMaintenance personnel’s improper servicing of the magneto, which resulted in its accelerated wear, failure, and the total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR23LA130Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander 100-180 · Gordonville, TXA fatigue fracture of the nose landing gear scissor link, which resulted in a separation of the nose landing gear piston assembly.NTSB CEN23LA132Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-7-235B · Hotchkiss, COThe pilot’s loss of control during landing rollout on a snow-covered, turf airstrip.NTSB WPR23LA139Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFiedler Mark R PA-18 Replica · Sandy Valley, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an off airport precautionary landing on soft soil, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR23LA124Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Van Nuys, CAThe pilots failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ERA23LA141Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Miami, FLA total loss of engine power due to a lack of oil lubrication.NTSB CEN23LA122Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Princeton, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident, was the runway condition combined with a right crosswind.NTSB CEN23LA117Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Guthrie, OKThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA23LA128Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Buckhannon, WVA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to depart on the flight with an inoperative fuel selector valve.NTSB CEN23LA114Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Venus, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR23LA109Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Morgan, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN23LA106Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJabiru USA Sport J250-SP · Cortland, ILA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN23LA100Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Denton, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.NTSB CEN23LA109Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Montevideo, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN23LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Limon, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB ERA23LA153Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGreen Richard H VAN'S RV7A · Williston, FLThe hard landing and subsequent nose over during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident were the improperly secured canopy, and the distraction it created.NTSB CEN23LA090Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Hyannis, NEThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a snowbank during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR23LA090Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule MX-7-160 · Minidoka, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during landing on a contaminated runway.NTSB ERA23LA095Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Hampton, NHThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN23LA069Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150J · South St. Paul, MNThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the take-off roll with a snow and ice covered runway.NTSB WPR23FA073Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150A · Santa Monica, CAA failure of the No. 1 piston connecting rod bearing journal due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power.NTSB ERA23LA091Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R172K · Brooksville, FLA hard landing that fractured the nose landing gear assembly, resulting in a loss of directional control and a nose-over.NTSB ANC23LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a nose over after the main landing gear wheels broke through deep snow on the snow-covered runway.NTSB ERA23LA066Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · St. Augustine, FLThe pilot’s failure to appropriately use carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA23LA058Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAntonov AN2 · Opa-Locka, FLThe pilot's failure to properly configure the cowl flaps and oil cooler shutters, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to overheating of the engine. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane in with an…NTSB CEN23LA030Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182Q · Murdo, SDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with strong gusty surface winds.NTSB ERA23LA069Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Accident, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.NTSB WPR23LA026Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150F · Puyallup, WAThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management that resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR23LA015Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeroprakt Manufacturing SP Zoo A22LS · Prescott, AZThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing with a wind gust, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.NTSB ERA23LA016Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Morristown, TNThe solo student pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA23LA012Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule MX-7-160 · Northville, NYThe pilot's decision to depart from an area of wet sand, which resulted in a nose over during the attempted takeoff.NTSB CEN23LA008Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Iola, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing.NTSB ANC23FA001Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna A185F · Fairbanks, AKThe improperly maintained floats, which allowed water to fill the front compartments and resulted in the airplane nosing over during taxi. Contributing to the fatal injury of the pilot was the improperly secured cargo, which prevented the pilot from egressing…NTSB CEN23LA001Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Burnet, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with an unexpected quartering tailwind.NTSB WPR22LA365Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMary Alexander JA30 Superstol · Groveland, CAThe pilot's excessive application of brake during an attempt to avoid wildlife while taxing resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR22LA366Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportArter Warren Carbon CUB CCK-1865 · Willard, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN22LA432Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHibbard Norman E Thorp T-18 · Del Norte, COThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during landing due to a wind gust.NTSB ANC22LA081Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Chignik Lake, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during taxi in gusty conditions, which resulted in a nose-over and substantial damage to the rudder and wings.NTSB ERA22LA429Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Ocean City, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind, resulting in the runway excursion and nose over.NTSB ANC22LA079Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Tok, AKThe pilot’s improper application of the brakes, which resulted in a nose-over and substantial damage to the rudder and wings.