# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CEN11CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA103.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2010 · N8320H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right landing gear down-lock mechanism to fully engage. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inability to verify the landing gear extension due to the inoperative alternator.
- [NTSB WPR11LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA049.md): Mooney M20B · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2010 · C-GFRP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not secure the manual landing gear operating handle, which resulted in the landing gear collapse during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR11WA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11WA164.md): De Havilland DHC8 · Blenheim, New Zealand · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 30, 2010 · ZK-NEB. · Minor damage
  > On September 20, 2010, at 0400 universal coordinated time, a de Havilland Canada, DHC-8-300, ZK-NEB, experienced a nose gear collapse after landing at Blenheim Airport, New Zealand. The airplane was operated by Air Nelson Ltd, as a commercial passenger…
- [NTSB WPR10IA482](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10IA482.md): Beech F90 · Idaho Falls, ID · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2010 · N124BK · Minor damage
  > The partial retraction/collapse of the main landing gear during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA476.md): Cessna 310R · Great Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2010 · N455TB · Substantial damage
  > The uncommanded retraction of the right main landing gear during taxi due to the failure of the landing gear extension system to move the right main gear upper side link into the locked position for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ENG10WA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG10WA052.md): Boeing 747 · Hong Kong, China · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 21, 2010 · D-ACGD · Minor damage
  > On September 21, 2010, 0930 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), an Air Cargo Germany, a Boeing B-747-412F,registered as D-ACGD, was performing a left turn to line up with Runway 25L for take-off 31C at Hong Kong International Airport. Just before finishing the…
- [NTSB CEN10LA567](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA567.md): Cessna 320 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2010 · N56VP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear push-pull rod.
- [NTSB CEN10LA551](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA551.md): Mccauley Gene E RV-6A · Kokomo, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2010 · N343BG · Substantial damage
  > Collapse of the nose landing gear during landing rollout on an unpaved runway due to a loss of ground clearance with the landing gear fork, causing the airplane to nose over.
- [NTSB WPR10LA457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA457.md): Myers THORP-18 · Jerome, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2010 · N330JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB CEN10LA506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA506.md): Ashcraft DR107 · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2010 · N123TA · Substantial damage
  > The low cycle fatigue failure of the tail wheel spring during landing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA407.md): Clark RV-6A · Nampa, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2010 · N621AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a collision with terrain during a rejected inadvertent takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA10LA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA423.md): Beech C24R · Eastover, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2010 · N792Y · Substantial damage
  > The uncommanded retraction of the nose gear for undetermined reasons and the pilot's improper decision to continue the takeoff after the propeller began to contact the ground.
- [NTSB WPR10LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA347.md): Beech E-55 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2010 · N3644A · Substantial damage
  > The landing gear collapse for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA330.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Freehold, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2010 · N832LL · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nosegear fork assembly due to fatigue. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate recent annual inspection.
- [NTSB ERA10LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA351.md): Champion 7ECA · Thomasville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2010 · N73PC · Substantial damage
  > The improper reinstallation of the airplane’s oleo piston assembly during an annual inspection, resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear during touchdown.
- [NTSB CEN10LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA315.md): Beech 1900D · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2010 · N195GL · Substantial damage
  > The pre-existent damage of the right-hand landing gear actuator attachment lug which led to fatigue cracking and eventual overload failure resulting in a collapsed gear upon landing.
- [NTSB CEN10LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA302.md): Beech C90 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2010 · N20 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose gear actuator due to insufficient lubrication of the nut assembly threads.
- [NTSB CEN10CA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA311.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Okmulgee, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2010 · N9290P · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadvertent retraction of the nose landing gear and the flight instructor's delayed response.
- [NTSB WPR10LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA221.md): Cessna 170A · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2010 · N5765C · Substantial damage
  > A main landing gear collapse during the landing roll due to fatigue cracking and corrosion of the strut.
- [NTSB WPR10LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA219.md): Rogers Rutan Defiant 40 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2010 · N23TR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to ensure that the landing gear extension handle was firmly placed in the down position prior to landing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA237.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Parkersburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2010 · N779MA · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate design of the engine mount by the manufacturer, resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the operator to adhere to the manufacturer's suggested engine mount inspection schedule.
- [NTSB WPR10CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA183.md): Stolp Starduster SA-300 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2010 · N4493 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout with a quartering tailwind, resulting in collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA10CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA196.md): Diamond DA20 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2010 · N552MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA191.md): Beech 58 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2010 · N580TC · Substantial damage
  > The landing gear collapsing during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA173.md): Williams Yakovlev YAK 3UPW · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2010 · N153U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of left main landing gear actuator to lock in the down position due to low down-lock pressure as a result of a contaminated down-lock track and corroded down-lock balls.
- [NTSB ERA10LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA193.md): Beech B95 · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2010 · N1572L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB WPR10LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA171.md): Carr RV-4 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2010 · N66PB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both main landing gear's drag link bolts in overstress and the subsequent collapse of the landing gear during landing rollout.
- [NTSB ERA10CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA183.md): Piper PA-30 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2010 · N7925Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during a touch-and-go landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model airplane.
- [NTSB CEN10LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA207.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Echo Super · Baytown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2010 · N323BR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear bolts.
- [NTSB CEN10LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA145.md): Hawker Beechcraft A36 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2010 · N1114X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's retraction of the landing gear prior to establishing a positive climb rate.
- [NTSB CEN10LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA143.md): Beech 65-A90 · DeKalb, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2010 · N129LA · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the landing gear during landing due to the company's improper maintenance practices and the pilot's decision to take off with an overextended landing gear strut.
- [NTSB WPR10LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA140.md): Cessna 210L · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2010 · N777FW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear to properly function for undetermined reasons, resulting in the right main landing gear collapsing during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the emergency gear extension procedure.
- [NTSB WPR10LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA147.md): Beech 58 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2010 · N3700N · Substantial damage
  > The overstress failure of a nose landing gear mechanism bolt, which precluded the nose gear retract brace assembly from locking the nose gear in the extended position and allowed the nose landing gear to collapse. Contributing to the accident was the failure…
- [NTSB CEN10CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA116.md): Piper PA-31T · Columbia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 4, 2010 · N723JP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify that the landing gear was fully extended prior to landing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA108.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Concord, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2010 · N8985C · Substantial damage
  > A missing right main landing gear aft trunnion mount attachment nut.
- [NTSB ERA10CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA079.md): Air Gulfstream Airlines SX-300 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2009 · N884 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control while landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA033.md): Elkins Christen Eagle II · Athens, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2009 · N78E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper liftoff, resulting in a collision with the ground during climbout.
- [NTSB CEN10IA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10IA030.md): Curtiss Wright P-40E · Lincoln, NE · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2009 · N4420K · Minor damage
  > The right landing gear's partial retraction during landing due to paint contamination of the landing gear handle detent.
- [NTSB WPR10CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA011.md): Cessna 180 · Pistol Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2009 · N1674C · Substantial damage
  > The separation of one of the airplane's main landing gear legs during landing in variable gusting wind conditions, due to the nut being stripped from the attachment bolt.
- [NTSB ERA10LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA009.md): Butler Aerostar · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2009 · N81FW · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the nose landing gear during landing rollout for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09CA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA468.md): Cessna 195 · Kingman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2009 · N190JS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right landing gear wheel attachment bolts.
- [NTSB ENG09IA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG09IA018.md): Boeing 767 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N66051 · Minor damage
  > Failure of Main Landing Gear (MLG) truck beam was due to contamination of the inner surface corrosion protective layers from hydraulic fluid and deice fluid that resulted in corrosion and intergranular stress corrosion cracking.
- [NTSB ERA09LA540](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA540.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Gettysburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2009 · N466CT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main wheel attachment fitting due to overstress.
- [NTSB WPR09CA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA434.md): Cessna 195 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N1508D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA09LA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA520.md): Luscombe 8A · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N40VS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's bounced takeoff roll, which resulted in a collapsed landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's overweight condition.
- [NTSB ERA09LA474](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA474.md): Cessna T210M · Dalton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2009 · N732MM · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear actuator downlock spring.
- [NTSB WPR09LA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA408.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2009 · N6038D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare in crosswind conditions resulting in a gear leg collapse.
- [NTSB ERA09LA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA467.md): Cessna 140A · White Plains, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2009 · N9467A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear due to a preexisting crack adjacent to a weld line.
- [NTSB ERA09LA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA480.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Donalsonville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2009 · N2292E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main gear strut due to an improper weld repair by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ERA09WA552](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA552.md): Mooney M20F · Warwickshire, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 8, 2009 · G-CEJN · No damage
  > On August 8, 2009, at 1218 UTC, a Mooney M20F, G-CEJN, was substantially damaged when the landing gear collapsed during landing at Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield, Warwickshire, United Kingdom. The pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions…

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## 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."mKey" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '094')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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