# NTSB investigations, FL: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB NYC08CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA035.md): Cessna 180 · Orlando, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2007 · N9198C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control on the water after landing, which resulted in the bow of the right float submerging, and a nose-over event.
- [NTSB NYC07CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA169.md): Cessna 152 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2007 · N93574 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB MIA07LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA075.md): Charles C. Gillis Pitts S2S · Zellwood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2007 · N4204S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA07CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA016.md): Jerald F. Huffman Rebel · Wimauma, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2006 · N4038W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent application of brakes during the landing flare touchdown which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB MIA05LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA021.md): J.D. Calhoun Vans Acft RV6A · Weirsdale, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2004 · N955DC · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the nose landing gear for undetermined reasons, resulting in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll, and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with known deficiencies in the nose landing gear. A factor contributing to the fatality…
- [NTSB MIA04CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA114.md): Cessna 140 · Wimauma, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N89617 · Substantial damage
  > The improper in-flight weather evaluation by the student pilot resulting in a downwind landing and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB MIA03CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA113.md): Cessna 120 · Plant City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2003 · N76494 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane resulting in it nosing over during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL02LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA018.md): Pitts S-1S · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2001 · N522H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing roll in a tailwind, which resulted in a nose-over on the runway.
- [NTSB ATL01LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA084.md): Fleet BI-PLANE · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2001 · NC8627 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of flight controls during a landing on a sod airstrip that resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB MIA00LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA071.md): Stinson 108-3 · Deland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2000 · N663C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's evasive maneuver during landing roll due to panic after hearing another pilot report landing on the opposite runway resulting in the pilot losing directional control and nosing over in soft terrain. A factor in the accident was the pilot of the…
- [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 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 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 MIA96LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA156.md): Marcellus Star Fire · Umatilla, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1996 · N2498 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of brakes on landing roll out resulting in a nose over.
- [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 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 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 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 MIA91LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA215.md): Bell 47G2A · Immokalee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1991 · N7573 · Substantial damage
  > The improper use of the flight controls by the pilot in command, which resulted in a collision with the ground and a nose 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 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 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 MIA87LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA159.md): Cessna 120 · Oklawaha, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1987 · N2106V · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that a t-strm had recently passed over his home airstrip made of clay & grass & had left a puddle of standing water about 4 inches deep on a portion of the rwy. During the landing roll, just prior to the tailwheel contacting the rwy, the main…
- [NTSB MIA87LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA094.md): Cessna A185E · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1987 · N2287T · Substantial damage
  > The student plt inadvertently lowered the landing gear on the downwind leg in preparation for a water landing. The flt then turned base to final, &, upon touchdown, the acft nosed over & came to rest inverted in the lake. Investigation revealed that the…
- [NTSB MIA87LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA007.md): Waco YMF · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1986 · N99Y · Substantial damage
  > The acft nosed over during landing roll. The professional plt stated that he was certain the brakes were off prior to takeoff and that he was sure he was not 'riding' the braked on landing. The plt stated that he thought the parking brake may have come on…
- [NTSB MIA86LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA247.md): Cessna 140 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1986 · N73087 · Substantial damage
  > The accident occurred while practicing takeoffs and landings in a grass area adjacent to the asphalt runway. The aircraft contacted soft mud during the landing roll and nosed over.
- [NTSB MIA86LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA158.md): Cessna 182A · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1986 · N6155B · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that as he was taxiing the acft from landing, the nose gear became stuck in soft dirt. The propeller then struck the ground and the acft nosed over.
- [NTSB MIA86LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA258.md): Brewster Fleet 7 · Arcadia, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1986 · N756V · Substantial damage
  > According to statements, the pilot experienced brake difficulty & the acft flipped over during landing rollout & came to rest inverted.
- [NTSB MIA85IA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85IA238.md): Aeronca 7AC · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1985 · N1760E · Minor damage
  > The plt stated that while taxing for takeoff the acft encountered a gust of wind. Nosed over & the propeller & right wing tip struck the ground.
- [NTSB MIA85LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA103.md): Cessna 182M · Davie, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1985 · N71837 · Substantial damage
  > Plt stated he intended to land at opa-locka and he was in a hurry to do so because a passenger had become air sick. Instead, the plt unintentionally landed on an ultralight airstrip. The landing gear dug into soft terrain during the landing roll and the acft…
- [NTSB MIA84LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA236.md): Cessna 172 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1984 · N737LZ · Substantial damage
  > The acft landed on glassy water in a nose low attitude and nosed over. The CFI who was checking out an applicant for a seaplane rating said he was preparing to call for or actually pulled the nose up as the acft floats hit the water and went under. According…
- [NTSB MIA83LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA184.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Bunnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1983 · N2512Z · Substantial damage
  > The plt landed the tailwheel equipped acft on rwy 36 with a wind from 030 deg at 8 KTS. According to the plt, the main gear became bogged in soft sod during the latter part of the landing roll-out & the plane nosed over. The plt reported that he had 1007 hrs…
- [NTSB MIA82DA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA090.md): Mckinley Eaa P-2 Biplane · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 20, 1982 · N26JM · Substantial damage
  > While en route, the pilot elected to land at an uncontrolled airport. During the landing roll, he observed a glider landing in the opposite direction. He departed the runway to the right to avoid a collision and nosed over when he applied brakes.
- [NTSB MIA82DA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA052.md): Great Lakes 2T1A-2 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 18, 1982 · N3667L · Substantial damage
  > Witnesses observed the pilot taxiing downwind at a speed above normal when the aircraft's tail was seen to raise and the aircraft turned over.
- [NTSB MIA82DKJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DKJ03.md): Cessna 172 · Malone, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 15, 1982 · N5559T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot elected to land on a runway with 800 feet of hard sod and 2700 feet of soft dirt. The aircraft nosed over when the nose wheel dug into the dirt.

## 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" = 'FL' 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
```

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

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