NTSB investigations, OK
30 cases where the sequence of events included Nose over/nose down.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 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\" = 'OK' 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" = 'OK' 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 CEN26LA246Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRotec Engineering Rally 3 · Hooker, OKThe total loss of engine power due to an engine seizure for undetermined reasons because the wreckage was disposed of before it could be examined.NTSB CEN26LA160Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Tahlequah, OKThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.NTSB CEN26LA057Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportZenith Stol CH701 · Weatherford, OKThe pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot being in a rush and failing to note the wind direction and speed.NTSB CEN26LA002Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7GC · Haskell, OKThe pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience with the recently installed brakes and tundra tires.NTSB CEN25LA330Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEXP Supercub · Grove, OKThe pilot’s failure to maintain elevator control during the landing, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB CEN24LA258Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportProgressive Aerodyne Searey · Stillwater, OKThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the landing gear before performing a water landing.NTSB CEN23LA117Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Guthrie, OKThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN22LA066Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Tahlequah, OKA loss of yaw control while on final approach, which resulted in the pilot performing an off-runway landing, and a subsequent nose over. The reason for the loss of yaw control could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN21LA311Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEslinger C W/Eslinger S M Cassutt · Pryor, OKThe pilot’s high flare and failure to execute a go-around which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.NTSB CEN21LA074Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportZlin Savage Cub-S · Francis, OKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for the landing, which resulted in a nose over when the airplane encountered soft sand during the landing roll.NTSB CEN20CA350Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Olustee, OKThe pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff from the middle of the runway in shifting wind conditions, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway excursion.NTSB GAA19CA237Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV 6 · Chandler, OKThe pilot's overapplication of the brakes during landing on a grass runway, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA18CA527Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Tulsa, OKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN17LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Buffalo, OKThe separation of the nose wheel axle bolt and the nose wheel during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because the bolt was not recovered.NTSB GAA17CA173Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Tulsa, OKThe student pilot’s loss of directional control.NTSB GAA16CA395Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEngineering & Research 415 · Collinsville, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a high density altitude condition, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a tree.NTSB GAA15CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1C-180 · Comanche, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain proper pitch control during touchdown, which resulted in a nose over and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN15LA258Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Haskell, OKThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident engine examination and test run did not reveal any evidence of preimpact malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN15LA205Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts Model 12 · Burneyville, OKThe partial loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system.NTSB CEN15LA204Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G 164A · Maysville, OKThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN15CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFunk B85C · Leonard, OKThe improper installation of the UP elevator cable turnbuckle which became disconnected during the flight.NTSB CEN11LA579Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Stillwater, OKThe pilot's on-ground loss of control during the landing roll upon encountering a sudden wind shift and gust.NTSB CEN11LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Oklahoma City, OKThe loss of aircraft control due to the failure of the stabilator control cable turnbuckle.NTSB CEN10CA517Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech D35 · Guymon, OKThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA159Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206 · Ninnekah, OKA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, resulting from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB CEN09LA501Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Oklahoma City, OKA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel planning.NTSB CEN09CA192Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7FC · Thomas, OKA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNeland Richard L Daytona SU · Guymon, OKFailure of the left main landing gear shock/strut during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Foraker, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts.NTSB DEN08LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Goldsby, OKThe pilot's delay in initiating rejected takeoff procedures, resulting in the airplane going off the end of the runway and nosing over.