# NTSB investigations, 1987: 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 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. - [NTSB FTW87LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA127.md): Cessna 140 · Waco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1987 · N111NZ · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that brakes were applied during the landing roll prior to the tailwheel making ground contact causing the aircraft to nose over and come to rest inverted. The aircraft was substantially damaged. - [NTSB FTW87DPA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DPA01.md): North American SNJ-5 · Mckinney, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 23, 1987 · N777HL · Substantial damage > The pilot reportedly made a normal touchdown in a calm wind condition. During the landing rollout,however, he applied excessive braking. This caused the tail wheel equipped aircraft to nose over into an inverted attitude. - [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 ATL87LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA141.md): Cessna 150 · China Grove, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1987 · N704EA · Substantial damage > During a supervised solo crosscountry flight, the student pilot reported that he got lost and was unable to visually locate his check point. After attempting to contact approach control for radar fixes, the pilot elected to make a precautionary landing in a… - [NTSB ANC87LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA071.md): Cessna 182A · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1987 · N4600W · Substantial damage > The pilot was tardy when deciding to abort the takeoff attempt from a rough short strip. The airplane ran into soft over-run and nosed over. - [NTSB FTW87LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA115.md): Cessna 172 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1987 · N7259A · Substantial damage > After landing, the pilot attempted to taxi the aircraft to the ramp when he encountered strong gusty winds. The passenger and four linemen attempted to hold the aircraft down, but the winds blew the aircraft over inverted causing substantial damage. - [NTSB CHI87LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA118.md): Piper J3C · Midland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1987 · N6AJ · Substantial damage > While taxiing to runway 24 run up area the aircraft flipped over onto its nose. The pilot stated a gust of wind caught the plane from behind. Winds at the tri-city airport, 12 miles southeast of Midland, were reported from 130 degrees at 6 knots. - [NTSB DEN87LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA106.md): Short Brothers SC7 · Denver, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1987 · N20DA · Substantial damage > The plt said that he made a normal crosswind landing on rwy 26L at stapleton international arpt, Denver, Colorado. After leaving the rwy and taxiing parallel to the rwy he observed the wind increasing in velocity. He stopped the acft but a strong gust of wind… - [NTSB DEN87LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA086.md): Boeing A75L3 · Belgrade, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1987 · N5084N · Substantial damage > The plt report that he was landing on a 9000 x 150 ft asphalt rwy. The wind was nearly down the rwy at 4 to 9 KTS. In a telephone interview 2 days after the accident the plt reported that he was making a 'wheels' landing. He said when the main gear was about… - [NTSB ATL87LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA077.md): Maule M-5-235C · Dothan, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1987 · N9257E · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the acft nosed over when he applied the brakes during ldg roll-out. He estimated his groundspeed to be about 15-20 mph at the time. - [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 NYC87LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA077.md): Stinson 108 · Wildwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1987 · N97202 · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that prior to takeoff, he taxied thru svrl puddles of water from melting snow. The temp at that time was rprtd as 25 deg. He rprtd that when he landed at Wildwood, the wind was from 290 deg at 15 gusting 20 KTS & the temp was 30 deg. He said… ## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1987 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&year=1987 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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