NTSB investigations, 2008
120 cases where the sequence of events included Nose over/nose down.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 120 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 136 |
| 2010 | 138 |
| 2011 | 133 |
| 2012 | 129 |
| 2013 | 124 |
| 2014 | 122 |
| 2015 | 127 |
| 2016 | 174 |
| 2017 | 166 |
| 2018 | 141 |
| 2019 | 138 |
| 2020 | 97 |
| 2021 | 93 |
| 2022 | 74 |
| 2023 | 116 |
| 2024 | 100 |
| 2025 | 86 |
| 2026 | 76 |
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2008
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2008 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 CEN09CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Highmore, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the flare while landing in deep snow.NTSB WPR09CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Preston, IDThe pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over.NTSB WPR09CA064Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Dinuba, CAThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly install the engine's Py line correctly, which resulted in the total loss of engine power and subsequent force landing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain.NTSB ERA09CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKimball Enterprises Pitts Model-12 · Weirdales, FLThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.NTSB CEN09CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Alton, ILThe pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind during landing, resulting in loss of control of the aircraft and the subsequent nose-over of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.NTSB CEN09CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150F · Trenton, TXThe pilot's improper flare during landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the night light conditions and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot.NTSB ERA09CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA46 · Oak Island, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were gusting crosswinds.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 CEN09CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Lamar, COThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN09CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Ingleside, TXThe pilot's decision to land in crosswind conditions, leading to his inability to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds.NTSB CEN09LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Justin, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.NTSB ERA09LA025Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMoses Tim C Quicksilver · Wingate, NCA loss of engine power due to a fractured crankshaft.NTSB CEN09CA027Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Denton, TXThe pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent "ground-loop."NTSB ANC09CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB ANC09LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB NYC08CA328Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHood Junior Ace · Ashville, ALThe pilot's improper flare while landing. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's lack of yaw control as reported by the pilot.NTSB SEA08CA212Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSport Flight International Astra · Spokane, WAThe pilot's excessive use of brakes and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB SEA08CA210Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX-7-2325 · Smith, NVThe pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB CHI08CA291Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Wadsworth, OHThe pilot's excessive airspeed during the approach and landing and failure to perform a go-around. Contributing to the accident were the barricade and the down-sloping terrain at the end of the runway.NTSB CHI08CA289Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCub Crafters CC18-180 · Crookston, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.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.NTSB ANC08CA124Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Slana, AKThe pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over and substantial damage.NTSB ANC08CA123Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 207 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather and runway conditions, and his improper decision to depart downwind, on a wet gravel runway, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain after takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were a tailwind, and…NTSB DFW08LA226Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Orange Grove, TXA total loss of engine power due to an improperly installed intake manifold tube.NTSB DEN08LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 620B · Atkinson, NEThe total loss of engine power due to water contamination and corrosion within the fuel system at an undetermined time and from an undetermined source.NTSB SEA08LA195Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLancair Propjet · Camarillo, CAThe loss of engine power due to air within the fuel system.NTSB ANC08CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB LAX08CA287Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Dillon, MTThe pilot-certificated passenger's failure to maintain directional control during landing and the pilot's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision.NTSB LAX08LA281Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Groveland, CAThe pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was retracted prior to the water landing.NTSB CHI08CA256Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Huntington, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent use of the toe brake.NTSB 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.NTSB ANC08CA105Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWalker AK Bush Flyer · Deadhorse, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was a tailwind.NTSB SEA08CA176Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210E · Auburn, WAA catastrophic engine failure due to the partial blockage of the lubricating oil galley in one of the crankshaft connecting rod journals, leading to the failure of the connecting rod cap.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 ANC08LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot's excessive speed and excessive application of brakes during the landing roll on soft, sandy terrain.NTSB DEN08CA135Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Walsh, COThe total failure of a cylinder head assembly. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ANC08TA099Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Nome, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.NTSB DFW08LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvektor Aerotechnik Sportstar · St Charles, MOThe student pilot's failure to maintain control due to his task saturation as a result of his failure to set the pitch trim to the neutral position before takeoff.NTSB CHI08CA234Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Lawrenceville, ILThe pilot's misjudged application of the brakes during landing.NTSB MIA08CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCubcrafter CC11-100 · Gilbert, SCThe pilot's improper use of brakes during landing roll resulting in a nose-over.NTSB LAX08CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Glendale, AZThe student pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point, that led to a landing overrun.NTSB LAX08CA278Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · St. Paul, ORThe pilot's misjudged altitude, speed, and subsequent failure to attain the proper touchdown point while landing.NTSB CHI08CA225Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero Commander 200D · Tecumseh, MIThe pilot flaring too high, and his inadvertent pilot-induced oscillation during the landing flare/touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB CHI08LA214Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBolenbaugh Phillip William Rans S-6ES · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB NYC08CA321Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrimes Barry R Chinook Plus TWO · Magnolia Springs, ALThe total loss of engine power during initial climb due to the failure of the fuel pump.NTSB NYC08CA257Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Stevensville, MDThe flight instructor's inadequate remedial action following the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB SEA08CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAntares - Balaban MA33 · Byron, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush.NTSB LAX08LA240Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Bountiful, UTA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX08CA234Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Leavenworth, WAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to attain a sufficient airspeed to continue the takeoff. A contributing factor was the high density altitude and short runway.NTSB CHI08CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEagle Eagle DW-1 · Bryan, OHThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel calculations. A contributing factor was the inaccurate fuel gauge.