NTSB investigations, IA
23 cases where the sequence of events included Nose over/nose down.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
Where
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'IA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'IA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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 CEN24LA154Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Council Bluffs, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff with a direct gusting 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 CEN22LA396Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJavron Experimental PA18 Replica · Osceola, IAThe stuck right brake at landing which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB CEN21LA393Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401B · Storm Lake, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a landing approach with a tailwind that resulted in a landing overrun and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA19CA193Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Pella, IAThe student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during landing, which resulted in the instructor landing the airplane in grass left of the runway and a subsequent nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Oskaloosa, IAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a left quartering tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with a snowbank, and a nose-over.NTSB GAA18CA156Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108 · Cedar Rapids, IAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a nose-over.NTSB GAA17CA433Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson SR9 · Bode, IAThe pilot’s decision to take off from an unimproved bean field with insufficient length for the airplane to clear adjacent corn stalks.NTSB GAA17CA422Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · Marion, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB GAA16CA154Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNicholson David F RV 9 · Allison, IAThe pilot's improper soft-field landing technique, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse and a nose over.NTSB GAA16CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Newton, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion, and airplane nose over.NTSB CEN14LA472Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOhlgren Brent E RV-6A · Marshalltown, IAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's misjudgment of the amount of fuel onboard prior to flight.NTSB CEN13CA522Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Iowa City, IAThe pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing.NTSB CEN13CA449Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDean David E Kitfox Classic 4 · Grinnell, IAThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind.NTSB CEN13CA290Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Pella, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN12LA209Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWalling Vans RV-3 · Larchwood, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing.NTSB CEN10CA178Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Ankeny, IAA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel monitoring.NTSB CEN10CA177Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182T · Lansing, IAThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point, resulting in an overrun and intentional ground loop.NTSB CEN10CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Ames, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting a takeoff on an ice-covered runway.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 CEN09LA451Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Beaman, IAThe loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI08CA240Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Salem, IAThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the high grass encountered during the landing roll.NTSB CHI08LA108Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Fairfax, IAFuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and inaccurate fuel calculations.