NTSB investigations, UT

52 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 WPR26LA341Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openRugg Ranches CCK-1865 · Ogden, UTSep 14, 2026 · N428JT · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA033Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Richfield, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in gusting wind conditions during the takeoff roll.Oct 27, 2025 · N49792 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA231Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGary Weaver CCK-1865 · Wahsatch, UTThe pilot’s inability to maintain directional control following a collision with a boulder during an off airport precautionary landing.Jul 11, 2025 · N817GD · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA181Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150G · Heber City, UTThe student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose over.Jun 17, 2025 · N6349S · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA220Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A-1C-200 · Cedar City, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, with gusty tailwind.Jun 28, 2024 · N315CF · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA168Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Hooper, UTThe inadvertent application of brakes during landing that resulted in a nose over.Jun 1, 2024 · N62062 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA178Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Nephi, UTThe pilot’s incorrect movement of the fuel selector valve to an off or restricted position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.May 31, 2024 · N7838W · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA034Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Wellsville, UTThe pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose over.May 18, 2024 · N41685 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA143Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportThatcher CX4 · Rowley, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Apr 30, 2024 · N440BS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA016Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-7-235C · Provo, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.Oct 12, 2023 · N235PR · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA228Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBenoit Leclair Rans S-7S · Bryce Canyon, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll and subsequent impact with terrain during go-around.Jun 9, 2023 · N56QC · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Apr 9, 2023 · N17NK · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA109Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Morgan, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.Feb 12, 2023 · N8135K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA366Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportArter Warren Carbon CUB CCK-1865 · Willard, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Sep 29, 2022 · N177CB · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA356Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox S7 · Hooper, UTThe pilot’s excessive brake pressure which resulted in the airplane nosing over and coming to rest inverted.Sep 23, 2021 · N696CP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA086Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 269C · Spanish Fork, UTThe loss of engine power during a practice autorotation for an undetermined reason.Jan 13, 2021 · N7480F · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA051Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule MX7 · Moab, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff from an unimproved airstrip, which resulted in a nose-over.Nov 12, 2020 · N721P · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20CA134Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Bountiful, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a roll-over.Apr 25, 2020 · N707VB · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20LA099Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Moab, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and the airplane’s subsequent noseover.Mar 5, 2020 · N4031D · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20CA036Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJavron PA-18 Replica · Nephi, UTThe passenger’s inadvertent application of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.Dec 3, 2019 · N864SC · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Cedar City, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control while conducting a touch-and-go landing on an unimproved, snow-covered airstrip, which resulted in a nose-over.Feb 1, 2019 · N2333M · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R172 · Ogden, UTThe student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during a touch-and-go landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in the airplane departing the left side of the runway, impacting snow, and nosing over.Jan 24, 2019 · N736TB · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA576Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRaymon A. King Super CUB Replica · Saratoga Springs, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll with crosswind conditions.Sep 29, 2018 · N1698K · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA337Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Kanab, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Jun 3, 2018 · N67WW · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA477Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDavidson, Ronald A. Avid · Moab, UTThe pilot's excessive brake application and delayed remedial action, which resulted in a nose over.May 19, 2018 · N833RD · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMacdonald Craig MAC CUB · Ogden, UTThe pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat during the flight, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.Mar 5, 2018 · N669WH · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCubcrafters CC11 · Spanish Fork, UTThe pilot’s incorrect brake application during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.Jan 11, 2018 · N5923C · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarber Warren D Turbine Cubs P A 18 · Skull Valley, UTThe activation of the wheel brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over. The reason for the wheel brake activation could not be determined.Oct 15, 2017 · N181TJ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17LA098Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobert E Bounds Bounds Bearcoupe · Hanksville, UTThe flight instructor's failure to maintain airplane control during landing when he inadvertently applied brake pressure to the toe brakes when the airplane touched down.May 5, 2017 · N136BC · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA217Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFunk B85C · Cedar City, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.Apr 5, 2017 · N81173 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA149Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican AA 1 · Brigham City, UTLoss of directional control during landing, due to nose landing gear damage sustained in the prior takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and nose over.Mar 12, 2016 · N5703L · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA120Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Park Valley, UTThe pilot's decision to drag the left main landing gear on a snow covered dry lake bed, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a nose over during an aborted landing.Feb 2, 2016 · N8340Z · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Bountiful, UTFuel starvation due to the in-flight loosening of the fuel lines attached to the fuel flow indicator as a result of inadequate maintenance.Feb 23, 2014 · N18DP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175B · Wellsville, UTA loss of engine power during cruise flight due to carburetor ice.Feb 2, 2013 · N8125T · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA190Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Elberta, UTA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.May 1, 2012 · N210LH · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA449Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Wendover, UTThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over.Sep 14, 2011 · N9197H · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA362Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Syracuse, UTThe failure of the maintenance technicians who installed the engine to properly tighten the fuel injection servo to a spider supply line, which caused a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Aug 2, 2011 · N235GW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10CA129Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Kelton, UTThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to take off and fly into marginal weather conditions.Feb 6, 2010 · N9227E · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10CA043Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Mineral Canyon, UTThe pilot's incorrect use of brakes, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.Nov 1, 2009 · N2729N · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGolden Circle Tierra I · Jensen, UTA loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.Oct 24, 2009 · N440KC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA275Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Tooele, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.Jun 2, 2009 · N5262Y · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180G · Wendover, UTA loss of directional control during landing as a result of the binding in one main landing gear brake assembly due to incorrect maintenance procedures. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to correctly reconfigure the airplane during an…Mar 27, 2009 · N98FC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Beaver, UTA loss of engine power while maneuvering due to a sheared propeller blade's pitch change link. Contributing to the accident was lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jan 15, 2009 · N3170C · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08LA240Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Bountiful, UTA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jul 22, 2008 · N7672 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA167Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Moab, UTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind condition, and improper use of additional power while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was soft ground and a gusting tailwind.Jun 7, 2008 · N2375G · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Oljato, UTThe pilot's failure to achieve a normal touchdown location and loss of directional control during landing roll out. Contributing to the accident were the runway's soft surface and short length.May 9, 2008 · N9030E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA129Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Mexican Hat, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.May 3, 2008 · N185KH · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08CA111Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1C-200 · Bluff, UTThe pilot's inadequate short-field landing procedure and excessive airspeed that resulted in a landing overrun. Contributing to the accident were gusting unfavorable winds, the short runway, and rocks off the departure end of the strip.Apr 24, 2008 · N134DD · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA100Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuestair Venture · Salt Lake City, UTThe failure of the left side master brake cylinder that led to a loss of braking capability during landing rollout. A contributing factor was the presence of a ditch next to the runway's end.Apr 12, 2008 · N36V · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA074Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Richfield, UTThe pilot's improper use of the flight controls and failure to maintain directional control.Mar 11, 2008 · N80318 · Substantial damage