NTSB investigations, GA

39 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
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NTSB ERA26LA251Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportJones Peter M Boeing/Jones 75 · Cleveland, GAOn June 26, 2026, about 1045 eastern daylight time, a Boeing/Jones 75, N3993C, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Cleveland, Georgia. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…Jun 26, 2026 · N3993C · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA092Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Flemington, GAThe pilot’s inadvertent manipulation of the mixture control, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb and a subsequent forced lading.Jan 9, 2026 · N96493 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA020Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Canon, GAThe pilot’s inadvertent application of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a noseover.Oct 13, 2025 · N1882V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA358Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Blue Ridge, GAThe pilot’s failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.Sep 20, 2025 · N1176R · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA139Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Gainesville, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane while landing in gusty crosswind conditions.Feb 23, 2025 · N2480D · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA042Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV8-A · Cleveland, GAA nose landing gear collapse on landing and subsequent nose over.Nov 8, 2024 · N69LM · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Oct 25, 2023 · N7981E · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Apr 2, 2023 · N6301W · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA203Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Williamson, GAThe pilot's decision to land the airplane with a tailwind, which led to a runway excursion.May 2, 2021 · N6915S · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA038Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Warner Robins, GAThe pilot’s improper compensation for shifting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a subsequent nose over.Nov 1, 2020 · N3225B · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA007Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 8KCAB · Ellijay, GAThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing and a subsequent noseover.Oct 5, 2020 · N787AC · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20LA311Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportZenith CH650LS · Villa Rica, GAA loss of directional control during the landing roll.Sep 5, 2020 · N232PA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20CA200Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportVans RV8 · Hampton, GAA right main landing gear break malfunction during landing. Contributing to the accident was a worn right main landing gear caliper pin and pressure plate hole.May 21, 2020 · N665HM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Legand AL18 · Social Circle, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in the collision with terrain.Mar 10, 2020 · N23TN · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20LA071Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHughes OH 6A · Preston, GAA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Jan 8, 2020 · N6186U · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Macon, GAThe pilot's incorrect pitch control during takeoff, which resulted in a nose-over.Nov 8, 2017 · N76238 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA428Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper L 21B · Cartersville, GAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll and subsequent excessive brake application, which resulted in a nose-over.Jul 22, 2017 · N3907E · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA330Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Williamson, GAThe pilot’s aggressive and early forward stick application during the landing roll, which resulted in his failure to maintain pitch control and a subsequent nose-over.Jun 3, 2017 · N218DL · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA176Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150M · Homerville, GAA total loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance and inspection of the engine, which resulted in a fatigue crack and subsequent failure of the No. 4 cylinder.May 9, 2017 · N714DW · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCAA · Bainbridge, GAThe student pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and his subsequent loss of directional control after touchdown.Jan 16, 2017 · N2540F · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16CA294Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Newnan, GAThe student pilot's improper decision to land long and maintain excessive speed during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to maintain full flaps and aft yoke inputs at a higher speed, reducing his ability to stop…Aug 17, 2016 · N5250B · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA374Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Cleveland, GAFailure of the left main landing gear attachment during the landing roll, which resulted in a left landing gear collapse, and damage to the left wing and aileron.Jul 11, 2016 · N23483 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7BCM · Tyrone, GAA partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Apr 30, 2016 · N7620B · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA216Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Ellijay, GAThe pilot's failure to attain and maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a descent, loss of directional control, and a runway excursion.Aug 5, 2015 · N3568V · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA082Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing PT 17 · Williamson, GAThe pilot landed off the right side of the runway resulting in a collision with terrain.May 20, 2015 · N55528 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182L · Waycross, GAThe pilot's failure to use any airport guidance while taxiing, which resulted in geographic disorientation and a takeoff attempt from an inadequate length and unsuitable surface.Mar 10, 2015 · N42667 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Canton, GAA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which the pilot could not correct by applying carburetor heat because the movement of the carburetor heat control arm was restricted.Nov 13, 2012 · N9764P · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Edison, GAThe total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the k-pin associated with the No. 1 cylinder.Oct 19, 2012 · N6670K · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA469Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Statesboro, GAA total loss of engine power as a result of oil exhaustion due to the mechanic's failure to apply appropriate torque to the oil filter.Jul 20, 2012 · N3692R · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA256Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV8 · Locust Grove, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll.Apr 21, 2011 · N190GE · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA170Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195 · Williamson, GAThe pilot's inadvertent application of the brakes during a bounced landing resulting in a nose over.Dec 27, 2010 · N3464V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA034Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75 · Douglas, GAA nose-over due to excessive brake application.Oct 20, 2010 · N63538 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10CA418Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182F · Canon, GAThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.Aug 12, 2010 · N3562Y · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10CA239Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNew Standard D-25 · Vidalia, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.Apr 23, 2010 · N9194 · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Aug 12, 2009 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Apr 27, 2009 · N6213G · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08CA283Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Cleveland, GAThe pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind.Aug 15, 2008 · N8906D · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08LA245Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Pelham, GAA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which led to a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.Jul 12, 2008 · N7395 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA08LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHigher Class Sport Hornet · Appling, GAThe interruption of fuel flow for undetermined reasons, resulting in a loss of engine power during flight.May 4, 2008 · N104HC · Substantial damage