# 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 9 of 14 · 665 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ANC89LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA105.md): Helio H800 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1989 · N4104D · Substantial damage > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain for the landing. Soft/wet (muddy) terrain conditions were contributing factors. - [NTSB ANC89LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA097.md): Piper PA-20 · Sheshalik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1989 · N7735K · Substantial damage > Pilot-in-command's failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection of the airplane's brakes. - [NTSB CHI89DEI01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEI01.md): Cox/Pitts Special S-1S · Alliance, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 18, 1989 · N49JC · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment. The soft terrain was a related factor. - [NTSB MKC89LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA129.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Wynne, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1989 · N8063K · Substantial damage > Unsuitable terrain selected by the pilot. A contributing factor was the rough/uneven landing area. - [NTSB LAX89LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA206.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Big Sur, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1989 · N31277 · Substantial damage > The pilot elected to attempt a takeoff from a field that he had previously made a forced landing to and the airplane nosed over during the attempt. Contributing to the accident was the high grass that became entangled in the tailwheel and the soft downhill… - [NTSB ANC89LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA077.md): Cessna 180 · Green Island, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1989 · N9944V · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to select a suitable landing area. Factors related to the accident were: rough water conditions, and the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model of aircraft. - [NTSB NYC89LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA132.md): Cessna 150 · Woodstock, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1989 · N11789 · Substantial damage > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot which resulted in not maintaining proper alignment with the runway. The crosswind and soft/wet terrain were contributing factors. - [NTSB LAX89DVG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DVG06.md): Grumman G-164B · Davis, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 14, 1989 · N3629Y · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to properly use his brakes during the off airport landing. - [NTSB ANC89LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA065.md): Piper PA-18 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1989 · N3902Z · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to go-around when he did not attain the proper touchdown point, which required excessive use of brakes to stop on the short landing area. - [NTSB ANC89LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA066.md): Cessna 150A · Chisana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1989 · N5773E · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the landing. The soft/uneven terrain is considred to be a contributing factor. - [NTSB ATL89LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA129.md): Cessna 152 · Gratis, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1989 · N757HJ · Substantial damage > The foreign material (bird nest) in the engine compartment, and failure of the dual student or instructor pilot (CFI) to identify and remove it during their preflight inspection of the aircraft. Soft terrain in the emergency landing area and smoke from the… - [NTSB LAX89LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA148.md): Piper PA-22 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1989 · N3508Z · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. Strong/gusty winds contributed to the accident. - [NTSB ATL89LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA107.md): Cessna 172N · Swainsboro, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1989 · N73944 · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to land at an unlighted airstrip in low light conditions, and her subsequent, inadvertent selectionof unsuitable terrain bordering the runway. - [NTSB MKC89LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA070.md): Grumman G-164B · Griffithville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1989 · N6610Q · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to assure suitable terrain was being used for the landing. - [NTSB SEA89LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA046.md): Cessna 180J · Elk City, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1989 · N52095 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper runway alignment on touchdown. Contributing to the accident were the soft snow conditions on the ranch airstrip. - [NTSB LAX89DVG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DVG03.md): Eaa WAG-AERO Sport · Placerville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jan 28, 1989 · N512PV · Substantial damage > The student's improper application of brakes during the touchdown/flare phase of the landing causing the aircraft to nose over. - [NTSB SEA89LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA032.md): Cessna 185F · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1989 · N6420E · Substantial damage > The misjudgement of the runway conditions on the part of the pilot prior to landing. Contributing to the accident were deep snow on the runway, box canyon configuration of the area precluding runway overflight, marginal weather/light conditions for assessing… - [NTSB ANC89LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA017.md): Cessna A185F · Kasitsna Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1988 · N4759E · Substantial damage > The plt was landing on a beach to deliver mail. He rprtd that during touchdown, the acft skipped about 50 ft before settling to the ground, then it remained in contact with the ground & rolled straight ahead. During the landing roll, the acft nosed over. The… - [NTSB MKC89LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA023.md): Stearman B75N1 · Benton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1988 · N2158P · Substantial damage > The flt was uneventful until the landing at the saline county arpt, Benton, ark. The PIC stated he applied too much brake and applied it prematurely during the landing roll and the acft nosed over to the inverted posn. The resultant impact crushed the… - [NTSB ANC88LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA103.md): Piper PA-18 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1988 · N1192C · Substantial damage > The private pilot reported that he was attempting to land at an unimproved, off-airport landing site near Delta Junction, AK. The landing area that he selected was muddier than he had anticipated, and the airplane decelerated too rapidly and nosed over,… - [NTSB MIA88LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA243.md): Cessna 180J · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1988 · N9962N · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he was attempting a wheel landing. On rollout he 'hit' the brakes. The acft nosed over and came to rest inverted. - [NTSB ANC88LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA151.md): Cessna U206F · Lake Minchumina, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1988 · N401SU · Substantial damage > The plt said he was taxiing the floatplane from a windy/wavy location to a small protected cove for a final preflt. While taxiing, the top cap of the left float was open & the float began filling with water. Subsequently, the float- plane rolled over & sank. - [NTSB DEN88LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA130.md): Piper J3C-65 · West Jordon, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1988 · N70471 · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL88LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA148.md): Cessna 182Q · Lowell, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1988 · N759BJ · Substantial damage > The plt rptd that he landed in a 12-14 kt, 90 degree x-wind. The initial portion of the ldg rollout was shielded from the wind by a row of trees bordering part of the upwind side of the rwy. Upon reaching a clearing in the trees, the airplane was exposed to… - [NTSB CHI88LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA085.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1988 · N5044G · Substantial damage > Fifteen minutes after the pilot had taken off on a tow plane operation he returned to the local arpt. After landing he turned downwind to taxi to the ramp. The wind raised the tail of the tailwheel acft and nosed the acft inverted. The pilot estimated the… - [NTSB CHI88LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA077.md): Cessna 172 · Mendota, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1988 · N35407 · Substantial damage > During the landing roll, in gusty, crosswind conditions the upwind wing of the aircraft lifted and the aircraft experienced a noseover. - [NTSB SEA88LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA063.md): Stinson 108-2 · Cashmere, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1988 · N9660K · Destroyed > The acft touched down near midfield while landing on an 1800 ft long downsloping runway. When the pilot rapidly applied throttle for go-around, the engine faltered. He applied hard braking to stop on the runway and the aircraft nosed over. - [NTSB SEA88LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA056.md): Cessna 172 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1988 · N98525 · Substantial damage > The student pilot departed the airport for a cross country flight without filing a flight plan or obtaining a weather briefing. Upon returning to the originating airport he discovered that the winds were unfavorable for landing at that airport. The pilot then… - [NTSB ANC88LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA036.md): Cessna 152 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1988 · N68945 · Substantial damage > The newly certificated private pilot was attempting to perform a soft-field, touch-and-go landing at an unimproved, off-airport site in deep snow. The airplane's main landing gear became mired in the snow, the nose wheel pitched down and the airplane… - [NTSB MIA88LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA120.md): Robinson R-22 · Hialeah, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1988 · N90669 · Substantial damage > While attempting to land in a field the pilot misjudged the height of the grass. The front part of the skids became entangled in the 2 foot height grass and the aircraft nosed over. Instruction was not taking place, however, the second pilot had 75 hours in… - [NTSB NYC88LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA103.md): Cessna 140 · Schroon Lake, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1988 · N89431 · Substantial damage > During landing roll on a frozen lake, the left landing gear dug into a soft spot. The aircraft nosed over and was substantially damaged. In his recommendation for prevention of this acc, the plt said 'by not lndg on ice.' - [NTSB NYC88LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA102.md): Cessna 172 · Newport, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1988 · N8428L · Substantial damage > During landing roll out on a frozen lake. The nose wheel contacted a soft spot in the ice and flipped over. - [NTSB DEN88LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA070.md): Piper J3C-65 · Circle, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1988 · N55PA · Substantial damage > Plt and passenger were hunting coyotes from the air. Upon landing to pick up a coyote they had shot, the acft encountered deep snow and nosed over. - [NTSB ANC88LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA029.md): Cessna 180 · 70 Nw Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1988 · N674M · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during the landing roll on the frozen lake he lost directional control of the aircraft due to the snow on the lake. The aircraft then nosed over on its back. - [NTSB DEN88LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA066.md): Piper J3C · Cody, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1988 · N7468 · Substantial damage > During an attempted landing at a private airstrip which was covered by 5-6 inches of dry powdered snow, the acft touched down. It pitched forward and nosed over. After the acft came to rest, the pilot got out of the acft, examined the landing gear, and… - [NTSB MIA88LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA102.md): Hess QUICKIE-2 · Orlando, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1988 · N3241K · Substantial damage > The plt stated that on the landing rollout, the acft began to veer left. While he was attempting correction to the right, the acft hit a bump off the runway, flipped over & came to rest inverted. - [NTSB MIA88LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA091.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Port Saint Joe, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1988 · N36534 · Substantial damage > While on a business flt, unable to locate the landing site with darkness approaching & low supply of fuel, the plt performed a precautionary landing on a soft dirt road. During the landing roll the acft nosed over & came to rest. The plt did not file an acc… - [NTSB CHI88LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA033.md): Cessna 152 · Lincoln, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1987 · N757KW · Substantial damage > The plt returned to the arpt after dark & noted there was an excessive x-wind for the active rwy. He elected to land on the unlighted grass rwy (rwy 14) which was aligned more favorably with the wind. He thought that on final apch, he had aligned the acft… - [NTSB ATL88LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA051.md): Cessna 172F · Eden, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1987 · N8674U · Substantial damage > The student plt attempted to land in a farm pasture adjacent to his brother's farm. The airplane ldg gear 'dug in' on ldg, and the airplane nosed over. The student plt described the terrain as 'wet & soggy'. The student did not have an instructor's… - [NTSB NYC88LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA009.md): Cessna 140 · New Milford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1987 · N2841N · Substantial damage > The flight en route was uneventful; however, during the landing at New Milford, CT, the aircraft's propeller struck the surface of the runway & the plane nosed over. The plt stated that he applied the brakes too harshly. - [NTSB ATL88LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA014.md): Cessna 152 · Murfreesboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1987 · N757AD · Substantial damage > The student plt became lost on the return leg of his 1st solo cross-country flt. He elected to make a precautionary ldg in a plowed field after observing the acft fuel gauges indicating near empty. The acft nosewheel sank into soft dirt during rollout and the… - [NTSB SEA88LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA004.md): Cessna 180C · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1987 · N9705Z · Substantial damage > While landing onto a soft, sandy beach area the aircraft nosed over inverted. The plt failed to file an accident report. - [NTSB NYC87LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA269.md): Ryan ST-3RR · Hamburg, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1987 · N400AW · Substantial damage > According to the plt, when he arrived at the arpt, the winds were from 280 deg at 20 gusting 25 KTS. He believed that with the strong x-wind & gusts, it would be safer to land on sod beside the rwy. During the landing, the main gear sank into the sod & the… - [NTSB ANC87LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA156.md): Piper PA-12 · Valdez, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1987 · N3666N · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he was landing at an unimproved, off airport site when the main gear hit a hole during the landing roll and the aircraft nosed over. - [NTSB DEN87LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA227.md): Cessna 182Q · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1987 · N735TJ · Substantial damage > The instructor took control of the acft to make the landing due to excessive crosswind. The ip stated that the apch speed was 70 to 75 KTS. The acft was landed on the first third of runway and brakes applied with half runway remaining. Ip reported that brake… - [NTSB DEN87LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA205.md): Cessna 172C · Cut Bank, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1987 · N9748T · Substantial damage > The plt stated that she radioed the Cut Bank fss and was told that the wind was 060 degrees at 41 knots. She then landed the acft uneventfully. However, while turning 90 degrees off the rwy onto a taxiway, the acft nosed over. - [NTSB FTW87DPA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DPA04.md): Roe/Pietenpol Aircamper · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 26, 1987 · N1371A · Substantial damage > As the plt was landing, he applied excessively hard braking & the acft nosed over. No pre-acdnt part failure or malfunction was evident. - [NTSB DEN87LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA184.md): Champion 7ECA · Devils Lake, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1987 · N11024 · Substantial damage > The pvt plt, an A&P mechanic, was commuting home from the local airport in his aircraft. Upon landing, the main gear sank into soft soil and the acft nosed over. - [NTSB SEA87LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA126.md): Cessna 180A · Dallas, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1987 · N5270D · Substantial damage > The pilot inadvertently landed with a quartering gusting tailwind. On landing rollout the aircraft nosed over inverted. - [NTSB CHI87LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA134.md): Cessna U206C · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1987 · N3970G · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that drg a water lndg, the left float dug in & caused the left wing to strike the water. Subsequently, the acft nosed over. The plt did not rprt any abnormal wind or water condition. 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