# NTSB investigations: Nose over 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. Page 10 of 14 · 665 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW87LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA127.md): Cessna 140 · Waco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1987 · N111NZ · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that brakes were applied during the landing roll prior to the tailwheel making ground contact causing the aircraft to nose over and come to rest inverted. The aircraft was substantially damaged. - [NTSB FTW87DPA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DPA01.md): North American SNJ-5 · Mckinney, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 23, 1987 · N777HL · Substantial damage > The pilot reportedly made a normal touchdown in a calm wind condition. During the landing rollout,however, he applied excessive braking. This caused the tail wheel equipped aircraft to nose over into an inverted attitude. - [NTSB MIA87LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA159.md): Cessna 120 · Oklawaha, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1987 · N2106V · Substantial damage > The plt stated that a t-strm had recently passed over his home airstrip made of clay & grass & had left a puddle of standing water about 4 inches deep on a portion of the rwy. During the landing roll, just prior to the tailwheel contacting the rwy, the main… - [NTSB ATL87LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA141.md): Cessna 150 · China Grove, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1987 · N704EA · Substantial damage > During a supervised solo crosscountry flight, the student pilot reported that he got lost and was unable to visually locate his check point. After attempting to contact approach control for radar fixes, the pilot elected to make a precautionary landing in a… - [NTSB ANC87LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA071.md): Cessna 182A · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1987 · N4600W · Substantial damage > The pilot was tardy when deciding to abort the takeoff attempt from a rough short strip. The airplane ran into soft over-run and nosed over. - [NTSB FTW87LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA115.md): Cessna 172 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1987 · N7259A · Substantial damage > After landing, the pilot attempted to taxi the aircraft to the ramp when he encountered strong gusty winds. The passenger and four linemen attempted to hold the aircraft down, but the winds blew the aircraft over inverted causing substantial damage. - [NTSB CHI87LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA118.md): Piper J3C · Midland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1987 · N6AJ · Substantial damage > While taxiing to runway 24 run up area the aircraft flipped over onto its nose. The pilot stated a gust of wind caught the plane from behind. Winds at the tri-city airport, 12 miles southeast of Midland, were reported from 130 degrees at 6 knots. - [NTSB DEN87LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA106.md): Short Brothers SC7 · Denver, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1987 · N20DA · Substantial damage > The plt said that he made a normal crosswind landing on rwy 26L at stapleton international arpt, Denver, Colorado. After leaving the rwy and taxiing parallel to the rwy he observed the wind increasing in velocity. He stopped the acft but a strong gust of wind… - [NTSB DEN87LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA086.md): Boeing A75L3 · Belgrade, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1987 · N5084N · Substantial damage > The plt report that he was landing on a 9000 x 150 ft asphalt rwy. The wind was nearly down the rwy at 4 to 9 KTS. In a telephone interview 2 days after the accident the plt reported that he was making a 'wheels' landing. He said when the main gear was about… - [NTSB ATL87LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA077.md): Maule M-5-235C · Dothan, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1987 · N9257E · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the acft nosed over when he applied the brakes during ldg roll-out. He estimated his groundspeed to be about 15-20 mph at the time. - [NTSB MIA87LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA094.md): Cessna A185E · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1987 · N2287T · Substantial damage > The student plt inadvertently lowered the landing gear on the downwind leg in preparation for a water landing. The flt then turned base to final, &, upon touchdown, the acft nosed over & came to rest inverted in the lake. Investigation revealed that the… - [NTSB NYC87LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA077.md): Stinson 108 · Wildwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1987 · N97202 · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that prior to takeoff, he taxied thru svrl puddles of water from melting snow. The temp at that time was rprtd as 25 deg. He rprtd that when he landed at Wildwood, the wind was from 290 deg at 15 gusting 20 KTS & the temp was 30 deg. He said… - [NTSB ATL87LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA048.md): Beech D-17-S · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1986 · N217SD · Substantial damage > Following a normal landing on runway 06 at bowman field, the acft nosed over while clearing the rwy. The plt reported applying brakes and recalled feeling the tailwheel lift off the ground. The plt did not report any system malfunction, and the investigation… - [NTSB CHI87DEX02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEX02.md): Rohdecap/Thorp T-18 · Elwood, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 22, 1986 · N2433 · Substantial damage > The plt departed anderson, Indiana to check farm fields for standing water, then elected to land at the Elwood arpt at Elwood, Indiana. The sod rwy at the arpt had an uneven gradient & was soft from recent rains. While landing on the soft,uneven rwy, the acft… - [NTSB ATL87LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA015.md): Stinson 108-2 · Ada, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1986 · N996D · Substantial damage > Plt stated that elevator control was lost during the landing roll. Acft nosed over inverted and received substantial damage. Investigation revealed that the lower cable to elevator bellcrank forward turnbuckle was fractured. Bellcrank was badly corroded. Last… - [NTSB MKC87LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA010.md): Cessna 185 · Oakley, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1986 · N5195H · Substantial damage > The plt stated his landing apch was too fast and the acft touched down long. He then applied brakes and the acft nosed down resulting in the propeller striking the rwy. The acft then proceeded to flip over onto it's back. The plt stated he should not have… - [NTSB MIA87LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA007.md): Waco YMF · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1986 · N99Y · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during landing roll. The professional plt stated that he was certain the brakes were off prior to takeoff and that he was sure he was not 'riding' the braked on landing. The plt stated that he thought the parking brake may have come on… - [NTSB SEA87LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA006.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Petersburg, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1986 · N6191D · Substantial damage > The plt reported that while landing on a river the acft skidded on river silt. He stated he could not stop the acft which traveled to the FAR end of the river into 8 inch deep water where it nosed over. - [NTSB BFO87FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87FA003.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Keysville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1986 · N7100C · Substantial damage > The pilot made a tailwheel high touchdown on the 1850 foot grass strip. Shortly after touchdown, the nose dropped and, although the pilot said he moved the control stick fully aft, the propeller struck the ground, and the aircraft flipped inverted. - [NTSB ANC86LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA163.md): Piper PA-18 · Windy Fork Rive, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1986 · N202T · Substantial damage > The pilot lost control of the aircraft and nosed over during landing on a gravel bar. The pilot stated that the airplane nosed over because he stood on the brakes hard during the landing roll to prevent traveling into the river. The plt could not be contacted… - [NTSB ANC86LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA145.md): Piper PA-18 · Big River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1986 · N287T · Substantial damage > The pilot attempted a touch and go landing to evaluate a questionable landing area. The area was too soft for a touch and go. The acft became mired in mod and nosed over. - [NTSB MIA86LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA247.md): Cessna 140 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1986 · N73087 · Substantial damage > The accident occurred while practicing takeoffs and landings in a grass area adjacent to the asphalt runway. The aircraft contacted soft mud during the landing roll and nosed over. - [NTSB ANC86LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA143.md): Cessna TU206A · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1986 · N942SA · Substantial damage > The pilot forgot to retract the landing gear on the amphibous floats after taking off from a gravel runway. He landed on a lake with the wheels extended and the airplane turned over. - [NTSB SEA86LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA218.md): Cessna A185E · Soldier Bar Air, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1986 · N1RC · Substantial damage > The pilot was attempting to land on a 1600 foot runway with a tailwind. The density altitude at the time was about 6300 feet. During braking a gust of wind occurred and the aircraft nosed over inverted. - [NTSB CHI86LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA203.md): Republic RC-3 · Keego Harbor, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1986 · N113G · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, as he was preparing to land on a lake and was at an altitude of approximately 100 feet, he noticed that he did not have full flaps down. He then reached down, and by error, lowered the landing gear instead of the flaps. During… - [NTSB MKC86LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA161.md): Grumman G-164B · Lewisville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1986 · N6997K · Substantial damage > The PIC made a landing to a rain soaked sod rwy when the acft's right main gear fell into a large mud hole during the landing roll and the acft flipped inverted. The subsequent flipping action substantially damaged the acft. - [NTSB LAX86LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA300.md): Taylorcraft 19 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1986 · N43876 · Substantial damage > The plt applied the brakes heavily during the landing roll. As the aircraft slowed to approximately 5 mph it nosed over on its back. - [NTSB ANC86LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA107.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Port Moller, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1986 · N90945 · Substantial damage > The aircraft nosed over on landing rollout after landing on a beach. - [NTSB ANC86LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA110.md): Cessna 180 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1986 · N6455X · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he landed in the water with the landing gear on the floats in the down and locked position. The acft nosed over in the water on touchdown. The plt stated he failed to use a before landing checklist. - [NTSB LAX86LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA301.md): Piper J3C-65 · Pleasant Grove, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1986 · N3627K · Substantial damage > The pilot said the aircraft had new brakes installed prior to the flight. After touchdown at the conclusion of a local flight, the pilot said he 'applied too much pressure to the pedals and could not release the pressure in time to prevent the aircraft from… - [NTSB FTW86LPJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LPJ10.md): Grumman G-164 · Hooker, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 27, 1986 · N788Y · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that the aircraft flipped over when he landed in soft dirt on his recently extended private landing strip. - [NTSB MIA86LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA158.md): Cessna 182A · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1986 · N6155B · Substantial damage > The plt stated that as he was taxiing the acft from landing, the nose gear became stuck in soft dirt. The propeller then struck the ground and the acft nosed over. - [NTSB MIA86LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA258.md): Brewster Fleet 7 · Arcadia, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1986 · N756V · Substantial damage > According to statements, the pilot experienced brake difficulty & the acft flipped over during landing rollout & came to rest inverted. - [NTSB DEN86LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA106.md): Cessna 150J · Tioga, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1986 · N51156 · Substantial damage > The plt dept minot, ND, with his son aboard, for a pvt airstrip near his home of windrose, ND. He said because of high winds he landed at Tioga, ND. He said that while taxiing after landing strong gusty winds flipped his acft upside down. The acft was… - [NTSB NYC86LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA091.md): Cessna 140 · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1986 · N2643N · Substantial damage > While taxiing on a grass taxiway, the acft contacted a soft spot in the grass and nosed over. - [NTSB ATL86LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA091.md): Luscombe 8A · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1986 · N71633 · Substantial damage > During landing roll the pilot was unable to keep the tailwheel on the ground and the aircraft nosed over. Post crash examination of the wreckage disclosed that the brake pads were worn down to the rivets. - [NTSB SEA86LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA072.md): Patrick Henry Fokker DR. 1 · Gold Hill, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1986 · N35PH · Substantial damage > Plt attempted spur of the moment landing in open field. Acft wheels sank into soft terrain after touchdown and acft nosed over. - [NTSB DEN86LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA086.md): Cessna 152 · Wisdom, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1986 · N69043 · Substantial damage > The student plt departed minden, NV on an unauthorized x-co flt that terminated in the accident at Wisdom, MT. During the landing roll at an abandoned arpt at Wisdom, the nose of the acft dug into the snow covered runway and the acft nosed over. The plt… - [NTSB LAX86LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA100.md): Ercoupe E · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1986 · N94798 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that the acft's eng lost power and the acft flipped over during an attempted forced landing on a dirt road in front of his residence. A witness stated that the acft made three low passes over the dirt road prior to touchdown. A witness… - [NTSB SEA86LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA048.md): Cessna 206 · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1986 · N8785Q · Substantial damage > The pilot diverted from his intended destination of pangborn field to a local private airstrip due to local fog. 8' of crusted snow was present on the runway and the aircraft nosed over on landing roll. - [NTSB MKC86LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA054.md): Cessna 150 · Bancroft, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1986 · N7595U · Substantial damage > The plt became disoriented on a night, VFR flt and landed at an arpt to determine his location. The unattended arpt did not have a phone so the plt tookoff again enroute to his original dest. He became disoriented a second time and, because the acft was… - [NTSB NYC86LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA063.md): Luscombe 8B · Turin, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1986 · N25119 · Substantial damage > The personal flight from oswego, NY to Turin, NY was uneventful and without problems. However while landing in soft snow, the right ski dug into the soft snow. The landing gear failed and the aircraft nosed over onto its back and was substantially damaged.… - [NTSB CHI86LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA061.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Mount Gilead, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1986 · N3003Z · Substantial damage > According to the arpt manager, the plt was taxiing down the active in gusty wind conditions at a fairly rapid rate of speed. As the plt turned into the run-up pad area the acft nosed over. - [NTSB ANC86LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA011.md): Piper PA-18 · Fishtrap Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1985 · N1237A · Substantial damage > Pilot attempted to land his wheel equipped aircraft on frozen lake with water overflow and 12 to 18 inches snow. Acft broke through top layer of thin ice and nosed over upon touchdown. - [NTSB DEN86LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA024.md): Champion 7KCAB · Berthoud, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1985 · N1832G · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he made 7-9 high speed taxies to pack the snow on the grass strip, aborting mid-strip when flying speed was not attained. On the final run, the plt said the acft again failed to reach flying speed and decided to abort mid-strip. The plt… - [NTSB ANC86LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA008.md): Cessna 150 · Rainbow Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1985 · N9115U · Substantial damage > The plt reported that after the acft touched down on a snow covered, frozen lake, he was unable to hold the nose gear up, due to the depth of the snow. When the nose came down, the nose gear buckled under & the acft nosed over. - [NTSB SEA86LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA019.md): Cessna C206 · Funter Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1985 · N756FX · Substantial damage > The left main gear did not retract and during water landing caused the aircraft to nose over. The link pin rod was found to be broken and the cylinder assembly main retract link and pin down latch were found to be bent. - [NTSB ATL85LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA281.md): Cessna A188B · Baxley, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1985 · N84284 · Substantial damage > Plt attempted ldg in cultivated field after sowing load of rye grass seed. Grnd was soft and wheel dug in and acft nosed over. Plt was not injured. - [NTSB ATL85LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA265.md): Bellanca Champion 7GCAA · Alabaster, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1985 · N7559F · Substantial damage > The plt lost directional control of the acft during a landing. The acft nosed over coming to rest inverted. The plt related that a gust of wind caused the loss of control. - [NTSB ANC85LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA165.md): Cessna A188B · Gold King Creek, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1985 · N53286 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that when he landed, the acft was rolling out on its main gear in a tail low attitude, when he applied braking action. A moment later, the acft began to pitch nose down. He compensated with full up elevator, but the acft nosed over. 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