# NTSB investigations, CA: 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB LAX08CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA015.md): Cessna 172N · Daggett, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2007 · N5323D · Substantial damage
  > The flight's encounter with a strong gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX07CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA166.md): Piper J3C-65 · Quincy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2007 · N98041 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of the brakes, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB LAX07CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA100.md): Hirsch Thorp T-18 · San Diego, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 3, 2007 · N78DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper bounced landing recovery and improper use of the flight controls that resulted in a porpoise and a nose over.
- [NTSB LAX07CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA076.md): Cessna 152 · Aptos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2007 · N25932 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's becoming lost and disoriented that resulted in an improper in-flight decision to make a precautionary landing in an unsuitable open field.
- [NTSB SEA07CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA054.md): Cessna 140 · Murrieta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 23, 2007 · N2006V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of brakes during taxi after landing, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB SEA07CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA047.md): Cessna 140 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2007 · N18WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of the airplane's wheel brakes, which resulted in a nose over during landing.
- [NTSB LAX05LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA245.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Oroville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2005 · N87008 · Substantial damage
  > a binding and/or activation of the brakes that lead to an inadvertent nose over. The underlying root cause of the brake binding/activation could not be determined.
- [NTSB LAX05CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA212.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Pine Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2005 · N2663A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff and excessive brake application. A contributing factor was the downsloping terrain used for the landing and takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX05LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA084.md): Cessna 172M · Desert Center, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2005 · N472RA · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's improper decision to land on the dry lakebed without knowing the condition of the landing surface. A factor in the accident was the soft sand surface of the lake bed.
- [NTSB LAX03LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA146.md): Cessna 170A · Twentynine Palm, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2003 · N1607D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation and his failure to maintain aircraft control. The gusty wind condition was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX02LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA260.md): Cessna 195 · Willows, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2002 · N4344V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions resulting in his failure to maintain runway alignment. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX01LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA132.md): Cessna 170B · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2001 · N4315B · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of his dual student who used excessive braking on landing resulting in the airplane's nose over.
- [NTSB LAX01LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA010.md): Cessna 170B · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2000 · N2562D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper and excessive application of brakes resulting from his failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX00LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA059.md): Quest II Walsh Aventura II · Antioch, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1999 · N8180Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inattention to the fact that he had failed to retract the landing gear wheels prior to performing a water landing.
- [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 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 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 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 LAX96LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA243.md): Mini Ace CA61-F · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1996 · N8221 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with a sudden crosswind gust beyond the capabilities of the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX96LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA225.md): Cessna 150H · Angels Camp, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1996 · N22474 · Substantial damage
  > The attempt by the pilot to operate the aircraft with a float known to be leaking. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the operation of float equipped aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX96LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA070.md): Cessna 208B · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N987FE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot was given an erroneous wind velocity due to a malfunctioning wind gauge in the control tower. Factors relating to the accident were: the high/gusty wind conditions, and the pilot's improper evaluation of the actual wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX95LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA166.md): Waco UPF-7 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1995 · N20971 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the attachment link for the master cylinder return spring, which allowed the left brake to lock.
- [NTSB LAX95LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA071.md): Cessna 175 · Davis, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1995 · N7098M · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft while on the rollout phase of landing on a dirt road. A factor in the accident was the pilot's intentional selection of the road as a landing site.
- [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 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 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 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 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 LAX93LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA034.md): Cessna 195 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1992 · N3899V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the brakes.
- [NTSB LAX91LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA299.md): Grumman G-164B · Crows Landing, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1991 · N6628Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot Landing his airplane erroneously on the wrong Landing surface. Factors in this accident were: sunglare and its interference with the pilot's vision and the soft terrain.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 LAX85LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA087.md): Cessna 172N · Pacoima, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1984 · N737PZ · Substantial damage
  > The plt landed normally & taxied off the rwy. The acft encountered a gust of wind & nosed over. Winds were reported as 300 deg at 20 KTS gusting to 25 KTS.
- [NTSB LAX85FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA050.md): Cessna 305A · Los Alamitos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1984 · N5197G · Substantial damage
  > The acft nosed over during landing roll. Plt stated he had just completed a glider tow mission and that on touchdown the tail wheel began to shimmy excessively. The acft lifted off and settled back on the rwy, at which time the tail wheel shimmy became worse…
- [NTSB LAX85LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA022.md): Cessna 180 · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1984 · N4932A · Substantial damage
  > Plt reproted, descent made to mda of 740 ft MSL and visual contact made with rwy 1/2 mile east of arpt. Slipped acft to within 200 ft of rwy and made a wheel landing midfield. Both wheels locked up and acft nosed over. Plt stated, 'I may have had my feet on…
- [NTSB LAX84LA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA468.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1984 · N3673L · Substantial damage
  > During the third touch & go landing the certificated plt receiving dual instruction was at the controls when directional control was temporarily lost. The CFI in the front cockpit regained control. Shortly thereafter the plt under instruction applied heavy…
- [NTSB LAX84LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA352.md): Cessna T210 · California City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1984 · N4850C · Substantial damage
  > The plt felt a vibration as he circled a lake bed, so he decided to make a precautionary landing. During the landing, the nose gear dug into a soft spot and the acft nosed over.
- [NTSB LAX84LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA263.md): Grumman G-164B · Arbuckle, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1984 · N6651Q · Substantial damage
  > The ldg was made on an ag airstrip with a right quartering tailwind. Upon touchdown, the plt 'felt what appeared to be either a dragging left brake and/or the rough surface' of the landing strip. The landing was aborted. On the next landing, the acft nosed…

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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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