NTSB investigations, LA
32 cases where the sequence of events included Nose over/nose down.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 |
Where
Latest cases
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\" = 'LA' 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" = 'LA' 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 CEN25LA187Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Goudeau, LAThe pilot’s inadvertent encounter with soft terrain conditions during the landing which resulted in a loss of directional and a subsequent nose-over.NTSB CEN25LA152Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCorben Junior ACE · Jeanerette, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN24LA186Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172H · Belle Chasse, LAThe inadequate landing flare by the flight instructor that resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN24LA156Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Monroe, LAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN24LA146Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Kaplan, LAA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.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 CEN22LA391Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F33A · Baton Rouge, LAThe sudden and total loss of fuel flow to the engine for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN18LA357Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G164 · Opelousas, LAThe loss of two securing bolts that allowed the left magneto to move around, which disrupted the spark timing and resulted in the engine losing total power.NTSB GAA18CA297Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Start, LAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB GAA18CA153Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Many, LAThe pilot’s improper application of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN17LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZenith CH750 Stol · Jennings, LAA failure of the right fuel tank to supply fuel to the engine for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN16LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Oak Ridge, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in it becoming airborne momentarily and then over running the runway.NTSB GAA16CA175Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Kinder, LAThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, resulting in a loss of directional control during landing, an airstrip excursion, impact with a fence and the subsequent airplane fire.NTSB CEN16LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Simmesport, LAThe installation of an improper bearing and thrust washer during engine overhaul, which resulted in failure of the connecting rods and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA16CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFoxworthy Roy Christen Eagle · Bell City, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.NTSB CEN15LA371Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Venice, LAThe pilot's failure to attain a safe landing approach airspeed with a crosswind.NTSB CEN15LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Jennings, LAThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, the nosewheel tire bursting, and a subsequent porpoise and nose-over.NTSB CEN15LA175Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164A · New Roads, LAThe loss of engine power due to three stuck exhaust valves.NTSB CEN14LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Lake Providence, LAThe pilot's mismanagement of available fuel and incorrect use of the fuel boost pump which resulted in a total loss of engine power at a low altitude.NTSB CEN13CA064Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLawson Ron Rans S-19 · Crowley, LAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear and the airplane nosing over.NTSB CEN13LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco SRE · Lafayette, LAThe pilot’s inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB CEN12CA526Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Leesville, LAThe student pilot's failure to properly re-configure the airplane for a go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion when he decided to land on the remaining runway.NTSB CEN12LA388Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A150K · Mamou, LAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.NTSB CEN12CA207Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Crowley, LAThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN11LA472Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Lacassine, LAA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, as a result of the pilot's improper fuel planning.NTSB CEN11CA206Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco SRE · Vidalia, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty wind conditions.NTSB CEN10LA427Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Davant, LAThe pilot’s improper application of the flight controls and throttle during landing, which resulted in a nose over and subsequent inverted immersion in the water. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and inadequate…NTSB CEN10CA426Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Alexandria, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Waterproof, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to initiate a go-around when encountering the strong gusting winds.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 CEN09CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Ferriday, LAThe pilot's loss of control following an impact with birds.NTSB DFW08CA235Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream · Patterson, LAThe loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable muddy terrain for the forced landing.