# NTSB investigations, WA: 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 SEA02LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA178.md): Stinson 108-3 · Anacortes, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2002 · N9641 · Substantial damage
  > Normal braking application was excessive during the landing roll resulting in the aircraft nosing over.
- [NTSB SEA02LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA055.md): Cessna 152 · NAS Whidbey, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2002 · N25455 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to taxi behind a standing large military turbo-prop aircraft, which he knew may be performing periodic engine test runs, without first initiating communications to insure that the engine power on the standing aircraft would…
- [NTSB SEA02LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA033.md): Beech B-19 · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2002 · N23849 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot. Also, the dual student's incorrect use of the fuel selector valve. A factor was the uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA01LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA162.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1 · Shelton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2001 · N53411 · Substantial damage
  > The binding/grabbing of the right main gear braking system during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA01LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA103.md): Piper J3F-65 · Brush Prairie, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2001 · N29042 · Substantial damage
  > The first pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a high-speed taxi maneuver. Tall grass adjacent to the runway was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA01LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA081.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2001 · N6781L · Substantial damage
  > The high wind conditions encountered as the aircraft began its takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the variable and gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA01LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA013.md): Cessna 172N · Spangle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2000 · N734UW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequately executed remedial action and his failure to ensure that the aircraft touched down at the proper location. Factors include a dark night, an unlighted runway, and trees off the approach end of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA99LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA163.md): Stinson V77 · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1999 · N69386 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadvertent use of heavier than normal braking during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA98LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA165.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N83803 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate remedial action, while attempting to recover from an inadvertent activation of the brakes, during the landing-roll. Factors include the inadvertent brake activation and the rough/uneven runway.
- [NTSB SEA98LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA168.md): Cessna 140 · Battleground, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1998 · N77017 · Substantial damage
  > Nose Over for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA98LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA034.md): Cessna U-206E · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1997 · N9428G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to park with the aircraft headed into the wind in high wind conditions. A factor include the high wind condition.
- [NTSB SEA97LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA134.md): Cessna 172C · Fall City, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1997 · N1319Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. The soft, wet terrain was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA97LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA080.md): Cessna 172 · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1997 · N5115K · Substantial damage
  > the pilots' inadequate evaluation of the strong winds, when they attempted to turn to taxi with a very strong tailwind. Factors relating to the accident included the high and unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB SEA97LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA053.md): Cessna 170B · Toledo, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1997 · N4590C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of the brakes on a tailwheel equipped aircraft. Factors include the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and a crosswind blowing at the time of the landing.
- [NTSB SEA96LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA109.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1996 · N88401 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to perform a go-around and his subsequent excessive use of the aircraft brakes. The short airstrip length and the pilot's excessive airspeed for the approach were related factors.
- [NTSB SEA96LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA108.md): Cessna 120 · Rimrock, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1996 · N2965N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, and his excessive use of brakes while decelerating the airplane during the aborted takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's loading the airplane above its maximum gross weight, high density…
- [NTSB SEA95LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA073.md): Fleet 7 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1995 · N432K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper use of the brakes. A factor was the failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB SEA92LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA190.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A Dromader · Mattawa, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1992 · N2252Z · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent locking of the acft brakes while landing by the PIC, resulting in an acft nose over on the gravel strip.
- [NTSB SEA92LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA021.md): Cessna 182C · Ocean Shores, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1991 · N9033T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of wind information. A factor contributing to the accident was high wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA91LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA244.md): Grumman G-44 · Metaline Falls, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1991 · N63350 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent use of the parking brake. A factor contributing to the accident was the absence of the parking brake on the landing checklist.
- [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 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 SEA86LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA048.md): Cessna 206 · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1986 · N8785Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot diverted from his intended destination of pangborn field to a local private airstrip due to local fog. 8' of crusted snow was present on the runway and the aircraft nosed over on landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA85LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA087.md): Cessna 182 · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1985 · N5438B · Substantial damage
  > During taxi from landing a gust of wind pushed the acft from behind onto soft ground where it nosed over.
- [NTSB SEA85LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA047.md): Maule M-5-235C · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1985 · N6176M · Substantial damage
  > The plt elected to make a precautionary landing onto a snow covered grain field. He stated his artifical horizon was inoperative & darkness was approaching. Also, he said he saw a needle flicker & he was not sure if it was a fuel gage or his oil pressure…
- [NTSB SEA84LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA207.md): Curtiss-Wright Travel AIR B9-4000 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1984 · N9917 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated after the accident that he applied too much brake during the landing roll. The aircraft nosed over.
- [NTSB SEA84LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA092.md): Cessna 180H · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1984 · N91381 · Substantial damage
  > The acft nosed over during the landing roll. The plt reported he used excessive braking.
- [NTSB SEA84LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA084.md): Cessna C-172M · West Sound, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1984 · N12811 · Substantial damage
  > The acft nosed over during landing after the occupants had misidentified the landing area in a farmers field. During roll-out in the soft soil the landing gear bogged down and the acft flipped over.
- [NTSB SEA83LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA206.md): Grumman G-164B · Selah, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1983 · N6674Q · Substantial damage
  > While landing on a road, during an aerial application operation, the acft nosed over. According to the plt, the brakes had not released after he had released the toe brakes. He reported that he found the parking brake midway between the on & off positions.
- [NTSB SEA83LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA108.md): Piper PA18-150 · Touchet, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1983 · N8576C · Substantial damage
  > The acft nosed over during landing and came to rest inverted in an off airport landing. The pilot was surveying some land to be sprayed to estimate the cost. He landed on the field which was very soft and the acft nosed over. The pilot was not injured.
- [NTSB SEA82DA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA067.md): Cessna A185F · N.W. Of Copalis, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 9, 1982 · N5045R · Substantial damage
  > During the landing roll the pilot applied brakes and the tailwheel equipped aircraft nosed over. The runway surface is characterized as hard/damp sand due to its proximity to the ocean and is periodically submerged during high tide conditions.
- [NTSB SEA82DA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA059.md): Weatherly 201A · Hartline, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 24, 1982 · N2933W · Substantial damage
  > While landing on a roadway, the right main landing gear encountered soft, loose dirt. The pilot applied left braking action to maintain directional control, and the aircraft nosed over.

## 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" = 'WA' 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=WA

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