# NTSB investigations: Nose down

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ATL07CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA122.md): Bell 206B · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2007 · N100RW · Substantial damage
  > The flight Instructor's delayed activation of the throttle during recovery from a demonstartion of an autorotation resulting in touchdown on soft terrain and a nosedown.
- [NTSB SEA04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA011.md): Hughes 269C · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2003 · N7452F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a practice auto rotation landing. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA03LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA108.md): McCarty Avid Magnum · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2003 · N64KM · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's unexpected encounter with control interference when the student applied brakes during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI02LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA064.md): Luscombe 8A · Wahoo, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2002 · N71677 · Substantial damage
  > The student, who was a private pilot, used excessive braking during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC01LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA038.md): Forney F-1A · Whittier, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2001 · N3032G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB FTW00LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA145.md): Bell 47G · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2000 · N14408 · Substantial damage
  > The improper touchdown performed by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB FTW99LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA268.md): Cessna 140A · Tyler, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N76731 · Substantial damage
  > The locked left brake, which made normal braking impossible, and resulted in the airplane nosing down.
- [NTSB MIA99LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA241.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1999 · N8002H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in command/flight instructor allowed the student pilot to get the nose of the airplane too low in the water causing a loss of directional control and a subsequent impact of the right wing in the water.
- [NTSB MIA99LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA084.md): Cessna 172K · Marathon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1999 · N75RR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of elevator control while landing in gusty winds resulting in the aircraft nosing down and the propeller and wing contacting the runway.
- [NTSB DEN99LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA036.md): Cessna 208B · Cody, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1999 · N980FE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to unfavorable winds conditions.
- [NTSB SEA98LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA110.md): Aeronca 7-AC · Thompson Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1998 · N82834 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's inadequate remedial action with the application of excessive brake pressure.
- [NTSB MIA96TA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96TA236.md): Bell 206B III · Flamingo, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 30, 1996 · N2113Z · Substantial damage
  > the wire strike protection guide became entangled in a mangrove branch which resulted in helicopter control not being maintained.
- [NTSB ANC96IA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96IA085.md): Champion 7GCBC · Naknek, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1996 · N9113L · Minor damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout of the vehicle driver, and the inadequate visual lookout of the pilot. A factor was the State of Alaska's failure to provide taxiway hazard warning signs which would alert vehicles of the active aerodrome.
- [NTSB FTW95LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA381.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1995 · N5761G · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC95LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA024.md): Cessna 172 · Unalakleet, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1994 · N7137T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition. A crosswind was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB ANC94LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA118.md): Cessna 150J · Talkeentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1994 · N61272 · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable takeoff area selected. A factor was the soft spot in the airstrip's surface.
- [NTSB ANC94FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA089.md): Aerospatiale AS-350 · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1994 · N39GT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable landing terrain. A factor was the crevasse in the ice.
- [NTSB LAX94LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA139.md): Bell 206B · Agua Dulce, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1994 · N50PE · Substantial damage
  > The cfi's selection of unsuitable terrain to demonstrate a simulated autorotation. The soft terrain was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB ANC93LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA099.md): Cessna 172 · Katmai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1993 · N7300G · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain selected by the pilot-in-command. Factor was soft terrain condition.
- [NTSB ANC93LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA078.md): Cessna 206G · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1993 · N756HL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command selected unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB NYC93LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA095.md): Macphee RV6 · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1993 · N726WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper starting procedure, which caused the airplane to nose down.
- [NTSB BFO92LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA079.md): Richard N. Burns KR-2 · Middletown, DE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1992 · N183RB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft and his inadequate handling of the aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA92IA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92IA093.md): Douglas DC-3C · San Juan, PR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1992 · N135FS · Minor damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper loading of personnel, and improper supervision of the first officer/co-pilot while calculating the center of gravity limits for the flight. This resulted in the forward center of gravity limit being exceeded and subsequent nose…
- [NTSB SEA91LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA058.md): Cessna 152 · Monroe, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1991 · N6568B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing sute after making the decision to attempt a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB ANC89LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA127.md): Champion 7GCBC · Alexander Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1989 · N6366N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing flare/touchdown. Turbulence was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC89LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA134.md): Maule M-4 · Csttltn-Hdsn, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1989 · N4713T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. A contributing factor was the wet, soft grass.
- [NTSB MIA88LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA140.md): Start & Flug H101 Salto · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1988 · N999WC · Substantial damage
  > The flt entered the downwind leg for landing when the plt observed a glider parked 600 ft from the planned touchdown point. He elected to land to the left of the glider & after turning base then final, observed individuals pushing it towards the planned…
- [NTSB ATL87LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA252.md): Bell 47G-2A · Mc Intosh, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1987 · N1200W · Destroyed
  > The helicopter was being used to set fires to burn off underbrush in a commercial forest prior to cutting of trees. The plt landed the helicopter on a mobile transport trailer at the completion of the day's work. The helicopter engine had been shut off and…
- [NTSB CHI87LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA184.md): Cessna 172Q · Belleville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1987 · N96593 · Substantial damage
  > Although the plt saw a dark wx area apch the arpt he elected to shoot a touch and go before terminating the flt. After touchdown and during taxi twr advised wind was 270 degrees at 40 KTS. The pilot continued taxi to the south and the wind nosed the acft down.
- [NTSB MKC86LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA050.md): Cessna 172 · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1986 · N8036B · Substantial damage
  > N8036B diverted to Des Moines for fuel after encountering strong head winds enroute. After landing on rwy 30R the plt turned off the rwy onto a taxiway that runs to the north. The plt then stopped to change radio frequencies. While the acft was stopped a…
- [NTSB FTW85LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA337.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Westbrook, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1985 · N8043C · Substantial damage
  > There were no known eye witnesses to the accident. Available evidence reveals that the pilot most probably made a successful landing in the remotely located field and rolled to a stop. The sheriff reported that the engine oil was drained onto the ground at…
- [NTSB LAX83LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA113.md): Cessna U206G · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1983 · N6525X · Substantial damage
  > The acft was blown onto its nose & wing while taxiing on the ramp. According to tower personnel the wind had been variable from 200 to 300 deg with some gusts as high as 35K.
- [NTSB NYC82DA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA062.md): Cessna 150L · Haverhill, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 25, 1982 · N10459 · Substantial damage
  > After calling for landing information on UNICOM and receiving no reply the pilot elected to land. During roll-out at approximately 5 mph the aircraft's right main and nose gear encountered a sink-hole causing the right wingtip to hit the ground.
- [NTSB FTW82DA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA125.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 12, 1982 · N4193Y · Substantial damage
  > While taxiing to takeoff the pilot noticed an increase in wind and decided to return to the ramp. As he turned left the wind picked up the right wing and flipped the aircraft over. The wind was at 24 KTS. Gusting to 34 KTS.
- [NTSB DEN82DA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA031.md): Cessna 172N · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 27, 1982 · N5745T · Substantial damage
  > Prior to landing, the pilot monitored the ATIS and noted that the wind was from 320 degrees at 15 knots. While on final approach for landing, he heard a radio transmission stating that the wind was gusting to 30 knots. While landing, he thought the right tire…

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 290)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=290

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