# 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 SEA91LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA140.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Newcastle, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1991 · N5530K · Substantial damage
  > The fracture failure of the landing gear axle.
- [NTSB LAX91LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA271.md): Classic YMF · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1991 · N7P · Substantial damage
  > Excessive brake application by the pilot in command. A contributing factor in the accident was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB CHI91LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA187.md): Grumman American AA1C · Lansing, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1991 · N9688U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot became lost/disoriented and attempted a precautionary landing. Factors related to the accident were a low level of fuel and soft terrain (wheat field crop).
- [NTSB ANC91LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA070.md): Cessna 180 · Near Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1991 · N5296D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on an unimproved area. The soft terrain was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC91LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA069.md): Cessna 206 · Kahiltna River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1991 · N5039U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive descent and lack of familiarity with the aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the soft condition of the sand bar.
- [NTSB ANC91LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA053.md): Cessna 172 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1991 · N3031U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's poor preflight planning/preparation. A factor in the accident was the snow covered runway.
- [NTSB CHI91LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA132.md): Luscombe 8A · Fibre, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1991 · CGWGZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot attempting to taxi on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB BFO91LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA043.md): Cessna 172H · Morehead, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1991 · N3781F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of his aircraft in exceedingly high wind conditions.
- [NTSB ATL91LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA079.md): Cessna 120 · Pinebluff, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1991 · N46GB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. The pilot's failure to calculate the aircraft's performance for the existing conditions was a factor related to the accident.
- [NTSB ANC91LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA048.md): Piper PA-12 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1991 · N123TL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's lack of currency with the type of landing gear involved.
- [NTSB LAX91LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA153.md): Piper J3 · Arbuckle, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1991 · N42257 · Substantial damage
  > That the pilot used excessive brakes during the landing roll-out.
- [NTSB LAX91LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA119.md): Cessna 172G · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1991 · N4417L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/preparation decision. Factors related to the accident were the high wind condition and the pilot in commands inability to compensate for the wind condition.
- [NTSB CHI91LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA069.md): Piper PA-18 · Ashland, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1991 · N2115A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance above the terrain. Factors related to the accident were the low pass and ostentatious display.
- [NTSB CHI91LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA024.md): Cessna 180 · Northwood, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1990 · N2987C · Substantial damage
  > Poor in-flight planning and decision, unsuitable terrain selected by the PIC.
- [NTSB SEA90LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA185.md): Cessna 180A · Paisley, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1990 · N9669B · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a landing site.
- [NTSB SEA90LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA173.md): Cessna 172P · Granite Falls, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1990 · N65857 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's use of excessive flaps for takeoff resulting in loss of climb performance.
- [NTSB CHI90LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA216.md): Cessna 188 · Salisbury, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1990 · N9106R · Substantial damage
  > Proper touchdown point not attained and go-around not performed by the PIC.
- [NTSB NYC90LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA188.md): Cessna 150M · Rochester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1990 · N45238 · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB DEN90DQA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90DQA02.md): Grumman G-164A · Deming, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 1, 1990 · N668U · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control during landing roll due to the condition of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the poor maintenance of the runway surface.
- [NTSB ANC90LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA127.md): Piper PA-12 · Kustatan River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1990 · N98994 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain for landing. The terrain was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ATL90LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA143.md): Stinson 108-1 · Fort Payne, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1990 · N9039K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a runway which afforded a tailwind, and his improper use of the elevator control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC90LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA113.md): Cessna 180B · Butterfly Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1990 · N3125W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to retract the airplane's wheel prior to a water landing. Contributing factors are his failure to follow established procedures/directives, and habit interference caused by his concern over an air traffic conflict during the preceding takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC90LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA136.md): Classic Waco · Plymouth, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N226HS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to correctly recover from a bounced landing. Factors related to the accident were: improper use of the brakes by the pilot.
- [NTSB ANC90LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA092.md): Cessna 185-A · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N4145Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right main gear torque plate causing an uncontrollable landing roll out.
- [NTSB MKC90LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA125.md): Cessna 205 · Jonesburg, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1990 · N8469Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in commands failure to attain a touchdown on the runway resulting in touchdown to the side of the runway and a nose over in soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW90DPA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPA04.md): Boeing A75N1 · Longview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 4, 1990 · N27933 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's abrupt use of the wheel brakes during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DEN90LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA117.md): Luscombe 8F · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1990 · N1113B · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper use of the brakes during landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC90LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA080.md): Interstate S1B1 · Beluga River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1990 · N55AD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain. Contributing factors were the soft terrain and the pilot's lack of experience in off-airport operations.
- [NTSB BFO90LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA047.md): Robinson R-22M · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N4003K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control while taxiing on turbulent water.
- [NTSB ANC90LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA065.md): Piper PA-18 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1990 · N1192C · Substantial damage
  > The main wheels (or brakes) had locked for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB ANC90LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA059.md): Piper PA-18 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1990 · N6MX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in a nose-over of the aircraft when it encountered a wave from a boat during the takeoff run.
- [NTSB MKC90LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA080.md): Grumman G-164A · Mounds, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1990 · N6556 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's selection of the wrong runway and the resultant tailwind condition.
- [NTSB LAX90DVG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVG03.md): Smyth Sidewinder Smyth · Georgetown, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 29, 1990 · N23D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to abort his landing and execute a go-around.
- [NTSB ATL90LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA085.md): Cessna 172K · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1990 · N7275G · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was: the adverse wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX90LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA103.md): Pitts S1T · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1990 · N49351 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX90DUG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUG03.md): Groves Cougar · Banning, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 23, 1990 · N4758 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper wind evaluation and improper aircraft handling after landing. The tailwind and wind gusts were factors relating to the accident.
- [NTSB ANC90LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA031.md): Cessna 185 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1990 · N1802R · Substantial damage
  > Selection of an unsuitable landing area (unsuitable terrain) by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: deep snow on the runway and failure of the flight service station (fss) specialist to inform the pilot that the runway was closed to wheel…
- [NTSB LAX90LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA064.md): Cessna 185 · Agua Dulce, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1990 · N9816X · Destroyed
  > Pilot's improper weather evaluation which directly led to his attempted takeoff in an excessive tailwind and subsequent loss of aircraft control during the unsuccessful abort.
- [NTSB ANC90LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA016.md): Cessna 180 · Alexander Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1989 · N9418C · Substantial damage
  > Selection of unsuitable terrain by the pilot. The snow covered terrain was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX90LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA043.md): Cessna 140 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1989 · N2065N · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the brakes by the pilot. The crosswind and the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment were contributing factors.
- [NTSB DEN90LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA018.md): Cessna U206B · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1989 · N3481L · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot while taxiing during unfavorable wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC90LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA020.md): Cessna 182B · Lowell, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N2537G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to assure that the float wheels were retracted prior to a water landing. A contributing factor was the extension of the left float wheels for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA90LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA009.md): Cessna 182D · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1989 · N9925T · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI90LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA007.md): Cessna 140A · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1989 · N9658A · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot. The tailwind, the pilot's improper use of brakes, and his lack of recent experience in the type of aircraft were considered to be contributing factors.
- [NTSB NYC90LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA007.md): Cessna 185F · Rockwood, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1989 · N7321H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for the gusting crosswind. Contributing factor(s) was: the wind conditions and the pilot's selection of a touchdown point.
- [NTSB ATL90LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA004.md): Cessna 170 · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1989 · N11575 · Substantial damage
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in his failure to attain the proper toughdown point on the unidirectional runway. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind and terrain conditions.
- [NTSB ANC89LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA167.md): Cessna A185F · Nenana River, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1989 · N79SC · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was: the adverse weather condition.
- [NTSB ANC89LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA156.md): de Havilland DHC-3 · Sheenjek River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1989 · N17689 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to go around when he was unable to attain the proper touchdown point and his excessive application of brakes during the landing. Contributing factors were: the downdraft, excessive remedial action, and soft terrain.
- [NTSB ANC89LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA153.md): Piper PA-18 · Gulkana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1989 · N13931 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper use of brakes during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC89LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA152.md): Piper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1989 · N150LT · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the plt. Contributing factors were rough terrain, rain, high density altitude, tailwind, gusts, and the pilot's improper use of brakes.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=300&page=9

## 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=8

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