NTSB investigations, 2016
174 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 | 75 |
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\") = 2016
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") = 2016 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 GAA17CA106Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M7 · Palouse, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on an ice- and snow-covered runway during taxi with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR17LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Willows, CAThe decision of the maintenance facility mechanic to conduct maintenance without reference to the applicable manufacturer’s guidance, which resulted in the improper reassembly and subsequent failure of the engine compressor bleed valve, which in turn…NTSB GAA17CA100Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Warren, MNThe noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA17CA099Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA38 · Hartford, CTThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced hard landing.NTSB CEN17LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Pontiac, MIThe improper installation of the left wheel brake torque plate by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the separation of the torque plate from the axle endplate and a loss of directional control during landing.NTSB CEN17LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLueck Kitfox 7 · Cody, WYImproper maintenance of the fuel pressure regulator, which resulted in an excessive fuel and airbox pressure differential and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB ERA17LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Palm Bay, FLUnknown maintenance personnel’s improper routing of electrical wires in the engine compartment, which resulted in chafing and a subsequent in-flight fire.NTSB ERA17LA070Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Ormond Beach, FLThe pilot's impairment by alcohol before and during the flight, which led to his improper fuel management and resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CEN17LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Ionia, MIA failure of the aft support cable on the left main landing ski due to an inadequately formed nicopress sleeve, which allowed the ski to rotate into a vertical position shortly after liftoff, and its unavoidable separation during the subsequent landing.NTSB GAA17CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJack Fehling Celebrity · North Hampton, NHThe pilot’s unstabilized approach, which resulted in the biplane being low and striking trees.NTSB GAA17CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Legend AL3 · Pensacola, FLThe student pilot’s incorrect brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB GAA17CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLancair LC41 550FG · Redding, CAThe pilot’s unstabilized approach and subsequent failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB ERA17LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBroussard Broussard MH 1521 · Simpsonville, SCThe pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to a flat left main landing gear tire.NTSB GAA17CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Woodbine, NJThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.NTSB GAA17CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Lincoln, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA17LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Miami, FLThe loss of torque on the No. 3 connecting rod’s nuts, which resulted in the failure of the No. 3 connecting rod’s bolts and a subsequent total loss of engine power due to the operator's maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the connecting rod nuts.NTSB WPR17LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 1C · Hemet, CAThe pilot’s failure to ensure that sufficient fuel was available for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA17LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Snow Hill, NCThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB GAA17CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Mouth of The Big Susitna River, AKThe pilot’s decision to take off with a gusting quartering tailwind and his subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN17LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson L 5 · San Marcos, TXThe pilot’s improper fuel management before landing, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power during a subsequent go-around when the fuel became unported during the climbing turn.NTSB GAA17CA059Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHaring Clay RV6 · Eureka, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA17CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 20S · Arcadia, FLThe pilot's improper pitch and power control during landing in a straight float-equipped airplane on grass in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB GAA17CA033Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108 3 · Boulder City, NVThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the aerial pickup towline was not entangled around the horizontal stabilizer after the banner pickup.NTSB CEN17LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Austin, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA024Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Leesburg, VAThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent runway excursion.NTSB GAA17CA038Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Wilmington, OHThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA17CA027Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Palmer, AKThe airplane's encounter with a depression while the pilot applied excessive braking during the landing roll on a grass airstrip, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA17CA028Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportNewkirk Thomas Ray Vans RV 6 · Garland, NCThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing on the grass runway.NTSB GAA17CA021Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Huntingburg, INThe pilot’s delayed crosswind correction during the landing roll with a gusting left crosswind, which resulted in the airplane weathervaning and nosing over.NTSB WPR17LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMelborn Joe B Kolb Sport 600 · Roberts, IDA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA17CA018Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Argyle, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain a stable descent rate and his improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA17CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Ocean Springs, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while landing in windy conditions.NTSB CEN17LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Beasley, TXThe No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve being stuck in the “full open” position due to carbon deposits, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA17CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJoe Salomone Super CUB SQ2 · Boca Reservoir, CAThe pilot's decision to continue the taxi on unsuitable muddy terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA17CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChaudoin George S RV 10 · Portsmouth, NHThe pilot’s failure to go around after recognizing that the airplane was high and fast, which resulted in a long landing on a wet runway and a runway excursion.NTSB GAA17CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182 · Galesburg, ILThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing.NTSB GAA17CA001Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s improper crosswind correction, which resulted in a loss of pitch control and nose-over.NTSB GAA16CA516Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for an off-airport precautionary landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ANC16CA069Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Willow, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN16LA382Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Wooster, OHA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB GAA16LA525Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Davis, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the seatbelt anchor bracket.NTSB ANC16CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · McGrath, AKThe pilot's excessive taxi speed, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over.NTSB GAA16CA509Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G44 · Lakeport, CAThe pilot's failure to retract the landing gear, which resulted in a gear-down water landing and a nose over.NTSB GAA16CA498Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirtime Cygnet · Venice, FLThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA16CA524Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportVan Hoomissen Gerald J Murphy Elite · Nordman, IDThe floatplane pilot's improper landing flare during landing on choppy water with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to determine the wind direction before landing.NTSB GAA16CA505Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA46R · Reserve, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind.NTSB GAA16CA481Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson L 5 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB GAA16CA470Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Diller, NEThe pilot's failure to go around after overshooting his intended touchdown point, which resulted in impact with farm equipment and terrain during an aborted landing attempt.NTSB GAA16CA465Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TR182 · South Lake Tahoe, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to remove the carburetor heat during the attempted go-around in high…NTSB CEN16LA349Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Cuba, NMA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.