# NTSB investigations: Landing gear collapse 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. Page 10 of 13 · 649 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ERA14IA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14IA019.md): Piper PA 46 350P · Tallahassee, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2013 · N640BD · Minor damage > The failure of the nose landing gear (NLG) actuator attachment bolt due to fatigue for reasons that could not be determined during postincident examination, which resulted in the NLG collapsing during landing. - [NTSB CEN13WA560](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA560.md): Beech 76 - NO Series · Dublin, Ireland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 20, 2013 · EI-BUN · Minor damage > On September 20, 2013, at 1703 hours universal coordinated time, a Beech model 76 Duchess, Ireland registration EI-BUN, was involved in a runway excursion after landing at the Weston Airfield (EIWT), Dublin, Ireland. The flight instructor and pilot receiving… - [NTSB WPR13CA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA413.md): Cessna T310R · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2013 · N712SB · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent action of retracting the landing gear instead of the flaps during the landing roll, which resulted in the right main landing gear collapsing. - [NTSB WPR13CA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA403.md): Maule M-7-260C · Nashua, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2013 · N5515V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a berm during the takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control. - [NTSB ERA13LA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA398.md): Cessna 210J · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2013 · N210WS · Substantial damage > The failure of the landing gear hydraulic power pack system to provide sufficient pressure to lock the main landing gear in the down position. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance and inspection of the landing gear system, the pilot’s… - [NTSB DCA13FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13FA148.md): Beech 1900D · Telluride, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2013 · N169GL · Substantial damage > Failure of the left main landing gear actuator internal lock to engage in the locked position for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB WPR13LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA382.md): Cessna 206 · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2013 · N922MA · Substantial damage > The mechanical failure of the nose landing gear for reasons that could not be determined because impact damage prevented a complete examination. - [NTSB ERA13CA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA371.md): Cessna 172S · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2013 · N740SP · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB ERA13CA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA384.md): Cessna 172S · Middletown, DE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2013 · N647SP · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB ERA13LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA365.md): Fetterman Lanny R Firestar II · Numidia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2013 · N598LF · Substantial damage > A fatigue failure of the right main landing gear wheel axle attachment bracket, which resulted in a nose-over during a precautionary landing. - [NTSB WPR13LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA349.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2013 · N5367Y · Substantial damage > The pilots’ inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the left main landing gear. - [NTSB WPR13LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA319.md): Cessna T210K · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2013 · N272EF · Substantial damage > The collapse of the left main landing gear due to a broken gear tooth in the landing gear actuator. - [NTSB WPR13CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA271.md): Cessna T210N · Salmon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2013 · N6993N · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to land on a wet grass airstrip, which resulted in a main landing gear collapse after a collision with rough terrain. - [NTSB DCA13WA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA171.md): Beech E90 · Rustenburg, South Africa · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 4, 2013 · V5-SMA · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR13LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA237.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2013 · N8197W · Substantial damage > The failure of the alternator and/or battery, which prevented the operation of the landing gear extension system and resulted in the nose landing gear collapsing during the landing roll. - [NTSB WPR13LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA214.md): Cessna 421A · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2013 · N216WA · Substantial damage > A failure of the left main landing gear pivot bolt in overstress during landing. - [NTSB ANC13CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA038.md): Beech A36 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2013 · N1820L · Substantial damage > The failure of the left main landing gear retraction brace assembly, resulting in the collapse of the left main landing gear. - [NTSB ERA13LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA197.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Winston Salem, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2013 · N3060B · Substantial damage > Fatigue failure of the right main landing gear attach bolts due to an unreported hard landing at an unknown time, and subsequent collapse of the landing gear. - [NTSB ERA13LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA188.md): Cessna 402C · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2013 · VQ-TIN · Substantial damage > The disconnection of the nose landing gear actuator, which resulted in the subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the repair station’s inadequate maintenance, postmaintenance inspection process, and oversight of the… - [NTSB CEN13LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA208.md): Cessna 421C · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2013 · N805DC · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's failure to detect the misadjustment of the left landing gear actuator's switch after recent maintenance, which prevented the landing gear from locking in the extended position and resulted in the landing gear collapsing during landing. - [NTSB CEN13LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA209.md): Cessna 152 · College Station, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2013 · N48693 · Substantial damage > The failure of the nose landing gear fork during landing due to fatigue. - [NTSB DCA13WA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA063.md): Swearingen 227 · Dublin, Ireland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 7, 2013 · D-CAVA · Minor damage > The AAIU of Ireland has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Swearingen 227 that occurred on March 07, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIU-Ireland's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as… - [NTSB ERA13LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA129.md): Beech 58 · Winston-Salem, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2013 · N458P · Substantial damage > The failure of the left main landing gear to fully extend due to improper rigging by maintenance personnel during a maintenance check. - [NTSB CEN13CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA187.md): Champion 7GCAA · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 2, 2013 · N9691S · Substantial damage > Fatigue cracking and failure of the left wheel strut mount resulting in collapse of the left main landing gear during taxi. - [NTSB CEN13LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA141.md): Piper PA-24-250 · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2013 · N6195P · Substantial damage > Collapse of the landing gear for reasons that could not be determined because visual examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunction or failure that would have prevented the gear from locking in the extended position and postaccident damage precluded… - [NTSB ANC13LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA016.md): Cessna 150C · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2012 · N1901Z · Substantial damage > The collapse of the left main landing gear during the landing roll, as a result of fatigue cracking. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance of the landing gear. - [NTSB DCA13WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA020.md): Boeing MD-82 · Johannesburg, South Africa · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 13, 2012 · ZS-TOG · Minor damage > On November 13, 2012, a McDonnell Douglas MD-80, registration ZS-TOG, experienced a wheel failure on the left hand main gear during takeoff from O.R.Tambo International Airport (FAJS),, South Africa. The chartered flight was enroute to Kamuzu International… - [NTSB CEN13IA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13IA059.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Minneapolis, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2012 · N619BA · Minor damage > Loose electrical connections to the hydraulic system and anomalies in the hydraulic shuttle valve and power pack, which resulted in an uncommanded gear unlock and collapse of the left main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure… - [NTSB ERA13LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA049.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2012 · N4534J · Substantial damage > The collapse of the right main landing gear during landing for reasons that could not be duplicated or determined during the postaccident investigation because of the initial unavailability of the airplane after the accident. - [NTSB WPR13LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA034.md): Jeffair Barracuda · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2012 · N19GS · Substantial damage > The failure of the landing gear to remain extended during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR13IA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13IA026.md): Cessna P210N · Oakland, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2012 · N43CE · Minor damage > The pilot’s failure to follow proper procedures to confirm that the main landing gear was down and locked before landing. - [NTSB DCA13WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA023.md): Boeing 737 · Casablanca, Morocco · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 24, 2012 · CN-ROA · Minor damage > On October 24, 2012 a Boeing 737-800, registration CN-ROA experienced a nosewheel failure during taxiing after landing at the Casablanca / Mohammed V Airport. The airplane was operated by Royal Air Maroc as flight 471 from Tunis, Tunisia. There were no… - [NTSB ERA13CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA047.md): Daniels Alan L Kitfox Series 7 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2012 · N555HT · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB CEN13IA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13IA024.md): Flight Design Ctls · Elyria, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2012 · N21ZA · Minor damage > The manufacturing defects in the main landing gear leg, which resulted in its eventual failure. - [NTSB DCA13WA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA002.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD11 · Sao Paulo, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 13, 2012 · N988AR · Substantial damage - [NTSB ERA13LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA005.md): Cessna 310I · Burlington, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2012 · N8025M · Substantial damage > The collapse of the left main landing gear due to a failure of the left main gear bellcrank pin for reasons that could not be determined because the pieces of the fractured bellcrank pin were not located. - [NTSB WPR12LA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA422.md): Hawker MK 11 SEA Fury · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2012 · N4434P · Substantial damage > The collapse of the right main landing gear due to failure of the landing gear rotary selector valve seal. - [NTSB CEN12CA644](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA644.md): Cessna 421C · Kenedy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2012 · N5534G · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the landing gear. - [NTSB ERA12IA559](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12IA559.md): Cessna 402B · Opa-Locka, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2012 · N218LG · Minor damage > The pilot’s turning the airplane too sharply while exiting the runway, which resulted in the failure of the right main landing gear bellcrank due to an overstress fracture. - [NTSB CEN12LA672](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA672.md): Socata TBM 700 · Horseshoe Bay, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2012 · N850ZM · Substantial damage > The off-centered right main landing gear ball joint, which resulted in the right main landing gear collapsing during landing. - [NTSB WPR12CA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA320.md): Piper PA-30 · Yelm, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2012 · N8574Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed on approach and his inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB WPR12CA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA319.md): Dornier DO 27 B5 · Jackson Hole, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2012 · N780AX · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in the collapse of the main landing gear. - [NTSB ERA12LA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA441.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Auburn, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2012 · N4133G · Substantial damage > The airplane owner’s failure to have maintenance personnel comply with an aircraft manufacturer's service bulletin to require engine mount inspections for fatigue cracks, which resulted in an undetected fatigue crack, the engine mount failing, and the nose… - [NTSB CEN12FA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA425.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Mesquite, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2012 · N8308Y · Substantial damage > The failure of the right landing gear to fully extend, due to a combination of corrosion, inadequate lubrication, and a misadjusted gear-down limit switch. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to perform the emergency landing gear extension… - [NTSB CEN12LA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA456.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Metropolis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2012 · N43840 · Substantial damage > Landing gear collapse for reasons that could not be determined because testing could not replicate the problem. - [NTSB CEN12LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA374.md): Yakovlev Yak-52 · Loveland, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2012 · N76YK · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadvertent closure of the pneumatic system valve, which resulted in the nose landing gear not fully extending before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's reliance on the mechanical landing gear position indicators instead of the… - [NTSB WPR12LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA262.md): Cessna 120 · Smith Valley, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2012 · N1875N · Substantial damage > The failure of the right main landing gear strut due to corrosion-induced fatigue, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB CEN12WA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA364.md): Piper PA23 · Igualada, Spain, Spain · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 6, 2012 · EC-GGF · Minor damage > On June 9, 2012 about 1000 UTC, a Spanish registered Piper PA-23-250, EC-GCF, sustained minor damage when the left main landing gear collapsed during landing at Igualada Aerodrome, Spain. The pilot crew and five passengers on board the airplane were not… - [NTSB WPR12LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA261.md): Piper PA46R-350T · Cameron Park, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2012 · N488EA · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the nose landing gear actuator attach foot during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the non-compliance with the manufacturer’s service bulletin. - [NTSB CEN12LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA339.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Applegate, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2012 · N4727S · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to attempt to take off from an unimproved field, which resulted in a collapsed nose landing gear. 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