# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB LAX99LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA169.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1999 · N2403E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a ground turning maneuver in wind conditions beyond the capability of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL99LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA068.md): Vans RV-6A · Cedar Creek, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1999 · N239RB · Substantial damage
  > The soft runway surface.
- [NTSB LAX99LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA132.md): Cessna 172B · Winslow, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1999 · N7882X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue flight into known adverse wind conditions which exceeded the ground handling capability of the aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA99LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA039.md): Cessna TU206G · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1999 · N756AV · Substantial damage
  > Unsuitable terrain for landing was selected. Snow covered airstrip was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI99LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA080.md): Champion 7GCAA · Alliance, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1999 · N9668S · Substantial damage
  > the unsuitable terrain for landing selected by the pilot-in-command. Factors were the tailwind landing condition and excessive braking by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB LAX99TA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99TA043.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Imperial, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 4, 1998 · N82325 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions while taxiing from landing.
- [NTSB MIA98LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA255.md): Cessna A185F · Elizabethton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1998 · N1236F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC98LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA160.md): Piper PA-18 · New Stuyahok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1998 · N82905 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC98LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA142.md): Cessna 170B · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1998 · N4368M · Destroyed
  > The solo student pilot's excessive application of brakes during taxi from landing. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, rough terrain, and the fuel leak from the fuel tank vent.
- [NTSB ANC98LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA139.md): Piper PA-18 · Cordova, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1998 · N8464Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable off airport site for landing. A factor associated with the accident was high vegetation (brush and weeds) in the landing area.
- [NTSB ANC98TA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98TA128.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 21, 1998 · N74996 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors in the accident were a short runway area for takeoff, trees located at the end of the runway, and the pilot's excessive application of brakes.
- [NTSB SEA98LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA165.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N83803 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate remedial action, while attempting to recover from an inadvertent activation of the brakes, during the landing-roll. Factors include the inadvertent brake activation and the rough/uneven runway.
- [NTSB SEA98LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA168.md): Cessna 140 · Battleground, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1998 · N77017 · Substantial damage
  > Nose Over for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI98LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA325.md): Cessna 120 · Benton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1998 · N76884 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertant excessive use of the toe brakes during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL98LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA101.md): Waco WMF · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1998 · N723SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive taxi speed and excessive braking action that resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB SEA98LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA137.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1998 · N9199D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions (landing with a tail wind.) Related factors were tail wind conditions, a short runway, and diminished brake system effectiveness.
- [NTSB ATL98LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA093.md): Lane Progressive Aerodyne Searey · Windermere, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N26RL · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate design of the landing gear switch by the builder which allowed an inadvertent activation of the landing gear switch, leading to a gear extension during a water landing.
- [NTSB LAX98LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA213.md): Piper J3C-65 · Redding, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1998 · N30576 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of the brakes while taxiing, allowing the aircraft to nose over.
- [NTSB CHI98LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA202.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Risco, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1998 · N36576 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's abrupt application of the brakes. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, and the soft field.
- [NTSB ANC98LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA072.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Nikiski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1998 · N54247 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of excessive brake application during landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL98LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA087.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1998 · N53954 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the parking brakes which resulted in the nose over during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA98LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA173.md): Mejia Bacon II · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1998 · N24EM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of brakes on landing rollout.
- [NTSB FTW98LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA218.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Dumas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1998 · N6656K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper activation of the parking brake.
- [NTSB CHI98LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA117.md): Taylorcraft BC12-65 · Vernillion, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1998 · N34066 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure (or inability) to properly compensate for wind conditions, while taxiing. Factors associated with the accident were: the sandy terrain, and the gusty tailwind condition.
- [NTSB NYC98LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA083.md): Cessna 140 · Milford Center, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1998 · N1998N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive application of brakes during an aborted takeoff roll.
- [NTSB MIA98LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA108.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Pierson, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1998 · N3751F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to note the windsock before touchdown which resulted in a downwind landing, and the pilot's improper elevator control. Factors were the tailwind and the pilot's complacency.
- [NTSB FTW98LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA140.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Lake Village, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1998 · N60762 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA98LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA032.md): Cessna 180 · Sun Valley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1998 · N180AJ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent actuation of the parking brake.
- [NTSB FTW98LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA087.md): Starduster SA-100 · Roland, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1998 · N87SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with soft, wet grass during landing.
- [NTSB NYC98LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA054.md): Mayers SEA REY · Gloucester, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1997 · N100RZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB LAX98LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA051.md): Luscombe 8 · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1997 · N2591K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent activation of the aircraft brakes during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB FTW98LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA040.md): Cessna 172G · Elk City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1997 · N5745R · Substantial damage
  > The high winds and the pilot's poor judgment in attempting to taxi in the existing wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW98LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA029.md): Cessna 185C · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1997 · N725 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight of the airplane, by failing to properly set the elevator trim for takeoff, and his improper use use of the elevator flight controls. A related factor was: the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB SEA98LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA034.md): Cessna U-206E · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1997 · N9428G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to park with the aircraft headed into the wind in high wind conditions. A factor include the high wind condition.
- [NTSB FTW98LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA002.md): Bell 206B · New Iberia, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1997 · N2163Y · Substantial damage
  > improper touchdown by the flight instructor. A related factor was: soft sod in the touchdown/landing area.
- [NTSB ATL97LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA146.md): Cessna 172N · Fuquay-Varina, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1997 · N75522 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare, improper level-off, and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ANC97LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA132.md): Piper PA-18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1997 · N9771D · Substantial damage
  > binding or braking action of the left brake for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB FTW97LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA308.md): Cessna 182P · Arriba, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N182WJ · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to properly plan the flight and determine the field conditions before landing. The soft runway condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC97LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA116.md): Cessna 180 · Port Ashton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1997 · N9044M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind and soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW97LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA283.md): Wonder RV-6 · Franktown, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1997 · N443MW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. A factor was the uneven runway surface.
- [NTSB SEA97LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA134.md): Cessna 172C · Fall City, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1997 · N1319Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. The soft, wet terrain was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA97LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA103.md): Cessna 152 · Deer Lodge, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1997 · N714VL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to abort the takeoff, and his improper use of brakes during the abort. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CHI97LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA121.md): Cessna 172 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1997 · N5254R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI97LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA113.md): Cessna 185 · Pella, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1997 · N4641E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for the landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the soft landing surface of the farm strip.
- [NTSB SEA97LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA080.md): Cessna 172 · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1997 · N5115K · Substantial damage
  > the pilots' inadequate evaluation of the strong winds, when they attempted to turn to taxi with a very strong tailwind. Factors relating to the accident included the high and unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB SEA97LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA053.md): Cessna 170B · Toledo, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1997 · N4590C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of the brakes on a tailwheel equipped aircraft. Factors include the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and a crosswind blowing at the time of the landing.
- [NTSB NYC97LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA008.md): Cessna 172N · Hilton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1996 · N5535R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper soft field landing technique, which allowed a nose over during the landing rollout. Soft terrain was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA97LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA019.md): Cessna 170B · Utica, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1996 · N2419D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the brakes, while landing a tailwheel aircraft in crosswind conditions. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA96LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA218.md): Cessna 170 · Enterprise, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1996 · N2496D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance during the approach/landing, his failure to attain a proper touchdown point during the landing, and his failure to go around (while there was sufficient runway remaining). The short runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC96LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA167.md): Piper PA-18 · Noatak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1996 · N9366D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.

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## 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" = 300)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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