NTSB investigations, 2018
141 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\") = 2018
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") = 2018 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 ANC19CA009Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's improper decision to land on a roadway during dark night conditions with inoperable landing and taxi lights, which resulted in an impact with a snow berm.NTSB GAA19CA129Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Marshall, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA19LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bell Glade, FLA partial loss of engine power due to the No. 1 cylinder's valve keeper becoming dislodged, which ultimately resulted in the intake valve becoming stuck in the valve guide and in the loss of compression to the cylinder.NTSB CEN19LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Beaumont, KSThe right brake being locked during the landing roll on the turf runway for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB GAA19CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Chino, CAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB GAA19CA085Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's failure to remove the gust lock before flight, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to rotate and a subsequent runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the preflight checklist.NTSB GAA19CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDarren M. Vinelli Sopwith PUP · Rio Vista, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting tailwind conditions.NTSB GAA19CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Porterville, CAThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in an abnormal landing and subsequent porpoise.NTSB WPR19TA034Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 172 · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot's decision to perform a touch-and-go landing at a high-density altitude airport, with a tailwind, and on an upsloping runway, which resulted in decreased airplane performance and the airplane’s inability to become airborne within the available…NTSB GAA19CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJabiru J230-SP · Center, TXThe pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA19TA051Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna E162 · Franklin, NCThe pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during descent due to carburetor icing.NTSB GAA19CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Inverness, FLThe pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB GAA19CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Reardan, WAThe pilot receiving instruction's improper approach and landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB GAA19CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A1 · Red Creek, AZThe pilot's improper brake application during landing on a soft, dirt airstrip, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStoddard Hamilton Glasair II · Laramie, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper pitch attitude during landing at night, which resulted in a porpoised landing.NTSB GAA19CA026Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Denver, COThe pilot’s inadvertent brake application, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a subsequent nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSkystar Kitfox SER 5 Safari · Monte Vista, COThe pilot's improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control.NTSB CEN19LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Hudson, COThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA19CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Marina, CAThe pilot’s inadvertent application of the brakes, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR19LA006Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV6 · Cape Girardeau, MOThe pilot's improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, his failure to conduct a go-around, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway departure and nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBearden Biplane Sopwith Camel · Bolivar, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB GAA19CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Cleveland, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA18TA266Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Somerset, PAThe pilot's decision to land with insufficient runway remaining to stop, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB 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.NTSB GAA18CA570Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A1 · Raquette Lake, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control after landing on water in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA18TA263Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportZenith CH 750 · DeLeon Springs, FLThe pilot's operation of the airplane with the alternator switch in the off position, which allowed the selected battery to discharge and resulted in an ignition system failure and a total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA18CA567Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · St. Mary's, AKThe pilot’s selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing area, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA18CA560Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Hillsdale, MIThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA18CA535Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control on uneven terrain during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR18LA255Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Richland, MOA loss of directional control during a touch-and-go landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA522Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Rexburg, IDThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane bouncing and a subsequent loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and impact with a fence.NTSB GAA18CA527Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Tulsa, OKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA523Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEggleston Daniel S-18 Thorp · Porterville, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB CEN18LA370Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCubcrafters CC11-160 · Lancaster, OHThe delayed application of carburetor heat by the pilot which led to accumulation of carburetor ice, eventual loss of engine power, and the subsequent forced landing in high vegetation.NTSB CEN18LA360Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStearman A75N1(PT17) · Kenosha, WIThe failed retaining bolt and cracked backing plate, which resulted in a shift of the brake lining to contact the brake drum and a subsequent wheel lock when the brakes were applied.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 GAA18CA513Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Winchester, VAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB ERA18TA236Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182 · Hanson, MAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind.NTSB CEN18LA351Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210 · Delaware, OHThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction of the formation flight.NTSB ANC18CA068Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll when the left main landing gear wheel got caught in a ditch, which resulted in a subsequent nose-over.NTSB GAA18CA518Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRans Rans S6S · Painton, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper pitch attitude during landing, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing.NTSB GAA18CA497Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Stony RIver, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN18LA332Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Westbrook, MNA runway excursion during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN18LA329Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Madison, SDA stuck No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in failure of the associated rocker arm, a partial loss of engine power, and the subsequent forced landing into tall vegetation.NTSB GAA18CA489Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX7 · Valdez, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose-over.NTSB GAA18CA515Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDell Lawrence Kitfox · Hunter, NYThe pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel management, which necessitated an off-airport precautionary landing, and his failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll on rough terrain.NTSB GAA18CA470Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWalter C Smythe Tango XR · Mansfield, OHThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN18LA316Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Wiley, COThe pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from the sprinkler guy-wire, which resulted in the airplane’s collision with the wire during a visual approach to landing.NTSB GAA18CA472Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Mount Holly, NJThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane ballooning upon landing, and his subsequent loss of directional control and excessive brake application.NTSB CEN18LA309Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCameron A 250 · Hartsel, COThe passengers’ fall from the basket after landing when the basket tipped over.