NTSB investigations, 1987
25 cases where the first occurrence was “Nose over”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 62 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 41 |
| 1984 | 42 |
| 1985 | 27 |
| 1986 | 31 |
| 1987 | 25 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 29 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1991 | 29 |
| 1992 | 29 |
| 1993 | 25 |
| 1994 | 31 |
| 1995 | 29 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 28 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 19 |
Where
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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB CHI88LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lincoln, ILThe 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 ATL88LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Eden, NCThe 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 NYC88LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · New Milford, CTThe 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 ATL88LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Murfreesboro, NCThe 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 SEA88LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180C · Juneau, AKWhile landing onto a soft, sandy beach area the aircraft nosed over inverted. The plt failed to file an accident report.NTSB NYC87LA269Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan ST-3RR · Hamburg, NYAccording 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 ANC87LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Valdez, AKThe 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 DEN87LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Albuquerque, NMThe 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 DEN87LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Cut Bank, MTThe 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 FTW87DPA04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRoe/Pietenpol Aircamper · Arlington, TXAs the plt was landing, he applied excessively hard braking & the acft nosed over. No pre-acdnt part failure or malfunction was evident.NTSB DEN87LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Devils Lake, NDThe 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 SEA87LA126Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Dallas, ORThe pilot inadvertently landed with a quartering gusting tailwind. On landing rollout the aircraft nosed over inverted.NTSB CHI87LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206C · Grand Rapids, MNThe 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 FTW87LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Waco, TXThe 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 FTW87DPA01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportNorth American SNJ-5 · Mckinney, TXThe 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 MIA87LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Oklawaha, FLThe 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 ATL87LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · China Grove, NCDuring 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 ANC87LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Talkeetna, AKThe 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 FTW87LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Amarillo, TXAfter 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 CHI87LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Midland, MIWhile 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 DEN87LA106Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShort Brothers SC7 · Denver, COThe 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 DEN87LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75L3 · Belgrade, MTThe 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 ATL87LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Dothan, ALThe 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 MIA87LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Melbourne, FLThe 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 NYC87LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Wildwood, NJThe 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…