# 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 ANC95LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA009.md): Piper PA-12 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1994 · N7599H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing/taxi. Factors associated with the accident were the soft and snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB ANC95LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA007.md): Stinson 108-2 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1994 · N97821 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Snow covered terrain in the landing area was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI95LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA010.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Mt. Horeb, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1994 · N933EB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive braking while taxiing from landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA312.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Galena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1994 · N7513K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during landing. A factor was the unfavorable winds at the remote landing area.
- [NTSB FTW94LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA307.md): Cessna 140 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1994 · N89511 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of the brakes during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX94LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA343.md): Cessna 195 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1994 · N195LS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the airplane's brakes during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ANC94LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA116.md): Piper PA-18 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1994 · N4478A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selecting a gravel bar for a normal landing. A factor was the soft spot in the gravel bar.
- [NTSB SEA94LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA222.md): Boeing A75N1 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1994 · N73617 · Substantial damage
  > The jamming of the right main landing gear brake due to an accumulation of a gummy deposit.
- [NTSB SEA94LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA224.md): Cessna 206 · Bliss, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1994 · N859A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include sunglare from the setting sun, and the soft terrain along the side the runway.
- [NTSB LAX94LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA328.md): Cessna 180 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1994 · N9944N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertant application of wheel brakes during a critical phase of landing rollout.
- [NTSB CHI94LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA285.md): Luscombe 8E · Hettinger, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1994 · N2501K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the wheel brakes.
- [NTSB CHI94LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA278.md): Cessna 120 · Manitowoc, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1994 · N1987V · Substantial damage
  > the private pilot's improper use of brakes during the landing roll. A related factor is his lack of total experience.
- [NTSB ATL94LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA152.md): Grumman G-164A · Vanceboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1994 · N8896H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of wheel brakes.
- [NTSB ANC94LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA092.md): Cessna A185F · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1994 · N1758R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the landing flare. A factor in the accident was the glassy water.
- [NTSB LAX94LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA294.md): Schweizer G-164B · Ligurta, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1994 · N3626D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure the suitability of the landing area prior to the flight. The dark night and the badger hole were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB ATL94LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA145.md): Champion 7-GCBC · Hartford, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1994 · N5105X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the wheel brakes.
- [NTSB ANC94LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA081.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Newtok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1994 · N1257 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC94LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA124.md): Cessna 140 · Mount Vernon, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1994 · N3627V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate handling which resulted in the airplane nosing over during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ANC94LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA069.md): Piper PA-12 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1994 · N7690H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of the wheel brakes.
- [NTSB LAX94LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA238.md): Cessna 172N · Valencia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1994 · N734ZK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of an unsuitable field for an off-airport landing and attempted takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW94LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA163.md): Gulfstream G-164C · Weiner, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1994 · N585CK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain for the takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX94LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA205.md): Grumman G-164B · Robbins, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N6774K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the brakes.
- [NTSB MIA94LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA124.md): Cessna 172N · Crescent City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1994 · N8196G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper descent rate, and the check pilot's inadequate supervision. The glassy water condition was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX94LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA183.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Beowawe, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1994 · N8884D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent application of the brakes combined with excessive forward control pressure during recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB MIA94LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA106.md): Cessna 172RG · Parkland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1994 · N9786B · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the director of operations, and failure of the instructor pilot to take adequate remedial action. A factor related to the accident was: the soft/wet runway condition.
- [NTSB CHI94LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA118.md): Cessna TU206B · Canton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1994 · N3841G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI94LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA109.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Benton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1994 · N3263Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX94LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA137.md): Waco YMF-5 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1994 · N50YM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the correct procedures when he released the parking brake. The inadvertently engaged parking brake and the outdated flight manual were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX94LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA110.md): Cessna 140 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1994 · N2396V · Substantial damage
  > The cfi's inproper supervision of the flight, the dual student's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the dual student's improper use of the brakes. The cfi's lack of total instructional experience is a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB SEA94LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA050.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1994 · N95169 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot in command's application of excessive braking during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA94LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA043.md): Cessna 172H · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1993 · N3734F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor in flight decision. Factors include high winds, gusts, and the pilot's lack of total experience operating in high wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA94LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA025.md): Cessna T210F · Sheridan, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1993 · N6177R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not obtain proper assistance after landing in high wing conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the strong, gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA94LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA006.md): Cessna 177A · La Sal, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1993 · N30365 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to abort the takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the high (10,000 foot) density altitude and the fence.
- [NTSB SEA93LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA203.md): Maule M-7-235 · Recluse, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1993 · N61043 · Substantial damage
  > The brake system locked for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX93LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA344.md): Cessna 182A · Potrero, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1993 · N4847D · Substantial damage
  > The overload failure of the upper nose gear torque link and the subsequent separation of the nose wheel and fork assembly from the nose gear strut. A factor in the accident was the surface irregularity in the dirt landing strip.
- [NTSB ANC93LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA169.md): Cessna 180 · Sweet Lucy Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1993 · N180TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's improper preflight planning and decision making. A factor in the accident was the high wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC93LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA141.md): Piper PA-18 · Bernard Glacier, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1993 · N1200A · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, concerning the landing at the remote strip, which resulted in a nose over, while using heavy brakes to stop. A factor related to the accident was: the rough/uneven condition of the landing strip.
- [NTSB ANC93LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA135.md): Luscombe SL8 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1993 · N2542K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB ATL93LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA141.md): Cessna 150F · Wilmington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1993 · N6255R · Substantial damage
  > A hidden soft spot on the runway that resulted in a nose over of the airplane during a landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI93LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA263.md): Grumman G164B · Wyndmere, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1993 · N2008 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain. Factors in the accident are the wet and soft turf runway.
- [NTSB ANC93LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA103.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Uganik River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1993 · N13880 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in commands failure to compensate adequately for shifting wind conditions and his selection of unsuitable terrain on which to land. A factor in the accident was the rough uneven terrain landing strip.
- [NTSB ANC93LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA092.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1993 · N2571H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command selected unsuitable terrain on which to land on. A factor in the accident was the rough/uneven, soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW93LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA180.md): Grumman G-164A · Dumas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1993 · N6622Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC93LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA082.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1993 · N5104Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command not maintaining directional control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB CHI93FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA180.md): Beech C-18S · North Branch, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 1993 · N67E · Destroyed
  > excessive use of brakes by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB ATL93LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA094.md): Bellanca GC-BC · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1993 · N2590Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft and his poor inflight decision to attempt a downwind landing at the 975 foot airfield. A factor was the tail wind condition which existed at the airfield at the time
- [NTSB ANC93LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA063.md): Cessna 206 · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1993 · N734GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgment in attempting to land under the existing high wind condition.
- [NTSB CHI93LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA173.md): Piper PA-11 · Thedford, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1993 · N16686 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to land and his excessive use of brakes.
- [NTSB MIA93LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA108.md): Monocoupe 110 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1993 · NC546W · Substantial damage
  > The excessive application of brakes during the landing roll by the PIC. Contributing to the accident was his diverted attention while observing a flagman near the runway.
- [NTSB NYC93LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA083.md): Robinson R22B · Ronkonkoma, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1993 · N344WA · Substantial damage
  > The lack of adequate supervision and delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. A factor related to the accident was the delay in adding power by the student pilot which resulted in a low rotor RPM condition.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=300&page=7

## 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=300&page=6

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