# 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 7 of 13 · 649 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB DCA18WA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA054.md): Boeing 737 · Cusco, Peru · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 13, 2017 · OB-212-P · Minor damage > The government of Peru has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on December 13, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Peru's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB DCA18WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA029.md): Canadair CL 600 2A12 · Caracas, Venezuela · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 4, 2017 · N45WL · Substantial damage > The government of Venezuela has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CANADAIR LTD CL 600 2A12 airplane that occurred on December 04, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Venezuela's investigation… - [NTSB ERA18LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA044.md): Piper PA34 · Thomasville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2017 · N8328V · Substantial damage > A stone becoming lodged in a left main landing gear (MLG) drag link, which resulted in the failure of the left MLG to extend and lock. - [NTSB WPR18LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA022.md): Cessna P210N · Mount Vernon, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2017 · N6582P · Substantial damage > The failure of the right main landing gear (MLG) down-lock mechanism due to an out-of-tolerance down-lock hook, which resulted in the collapse of the right MLG during the landing roll. - [NTSB CEN18LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA017.md): Piper PA 32RT-300T · Port Mansfield, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2017 · N633CB · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which led to a hard landing and the subsequent collapse of the nosewheel landing gear due to the overstress failure of the nosewheel landing gear trunnion casting. - [NTSB GAA17CA552](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA552.md): Hencken William Pietenpol AIR Camper · Franklin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2017 · N40WH · Substantial damage > The failure of the weld that connects the left main landing gear and the axle during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB WPR17LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA210.md): Cessna 210 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2017 · N7330E · Substantial damage > Partial retraction of the main landing gear during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and functional testing of the gear revealed no anomalies. - [NTSB WPR17LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA204.md): Cessna T210N · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 15, 2017 · N5391A · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose gear separation. - [NTSB DCA17WA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA200.md): Boeing Boeing 737-8AS · London, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 15, 2017 · EI-DLV · Minor damage > The AAIB of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on September 15, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB's investigation under the provisions of ICAO… - [NTSB CEN17LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA351.md): Cessna 340 · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2017 · N5870M · Substantial damage > The failure of the bell crank pivot bolt which resulted in the left main landing gear collapse. Contributing to the accident was the lack of landing gear inspections in accordance with the airplane manufacturer's maintenance manuals. - [NTSB CEN17LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA340.md): Cessna 310G · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2017 · N8957Z · Substantial damage > A collapse of the right main landing gear due to a bent pushrod, which precluded the gear from fully extending. The reason for the bent pushrod could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB WPR17IA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17IA189.md): Cessna 560XL · San Jose, CA · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Incident · Final report · Aug 29, 2017 · N503UP · Minor damage > The mechanic’s incorrect installation of the right main landing gear (MLG) aft trunnion pivot pin, which resulted in the pin separating from the trunnion, the trunnion puncturing the right wing, and the right MLG collapsing. - [NTSB WPR17LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA165.md): Lake LA 4 · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 25, 2017 · N7628L · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to activate the hydraulic system during the approach, and his failure to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked before touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with an inoperative… - [NTSB ERA17LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA258.md): Kubassek David Zenith 601 · Aiken, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2017 · N651JL · Substantial damage > The failure of the nose landing gear’s (NLG) lower bearing, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing, a runway excursion, and the NLG collapsing. - [NTSB GAA17CA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA416.md): Piper PA 22 · Breckenridge, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2017 · N9807D · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of situational awareness during the approach over a corn field, which resulted in collision with corn stalks. - [NTSB ERA17LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA253.md): Waco UPF 7 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2017 · N134Q · Substantial damage > The failure of the right main landing gear strut brace for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB CEN17WA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA299.md): Piper PA23 · West Sussex, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 30, 2017 · G-BCCE > On June 30, 2017, at 1542 hours universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-23-250, United Kingdom registration G-BCCE, experienced a landing gear system failure while landing at the Shoreham Airport, West Sussex, United Kingdom. The two occupants on-board were… - [NTSB ERA17WA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA255.md): Cessna 210 · Germiston, South Africa · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 29, 2017 · ZS-SOK · Substantial damage > On June 29, 2017, about 0602 coordinated universal time, Cessna 210A, South African registration ZS-SOK, was substantially damaged after the left main landing gear collapsed during landing at Rand Airport (FAGM), Germiston, South Africa. The pilot and a… - [NTSB WPR17LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA131.md): Cessna 421B · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2017 · N380AL · Substantial damage > The right main landing gear collapse for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA17LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA204.md): Piper PA 44-180 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2017 · N3020M · Substantial damage > The failure of the right main landing gear trunnion bracket due to an undetermined overstress event. - [NTSB DCA17WA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA132.md): Boeing 737 · Santa Cruz, Bolivia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 25, 2017 · CP-2925 · Minor damage > The government of Bolivia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on May 25, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Bolivia's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB ERA17WA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA200.md): Piper PA34 · San Lorenzon, Peru · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 17, 2017 · OB-1564 · Substantial damage > The government of Peru has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA34 airplane that occurred on May 17, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Peru's investigation under the provisions of ICAO… - [NTSB GAA17CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA301.md): Zwicker Murray R Glastar · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2017 · N89SR · Substantial damage > The amphibious float-equipped airplane's encounter with a submerged object during a water landing, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB ANC17LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA022.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 30, 2017 · N82563 · Substantial damage > A fracture and collapse of the main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was corrosion to the hydrasorb lug fitting. - [NTSB CEN17WA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA159.md): Gulfstream Aerospace GIV X (G450) · Salzburg, Austria · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 11, 2017 · N667HS · Substantial damage > On April 11, 2017, about 0830 hours universal coordinated time, a Gulfstream Aerospace GIV-X (G450) airplane, United States registration N667HS, was substantially damaged when the nose landing gear collapsed after landing at the Salzburg Airport (LOWS),… - [NTSB ERA17LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA150.md): Cessna 310R · South Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2017 · N1362G · Substantial damage > The failure of the left main landing gear on landing for reasons that could not be determined due to the extent of damage sustained during the accident. - [NTSB CEN17LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA148.md): Cessna T210M · Detroit Lakes, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2017 · N1215M · Substantial damage > The malfunction of the right main landing gear actuator for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the improper… - [NTSB DCA17WA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA080.md): Boeing 737 · Ardabil, Iran · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 27, 2017 · EP-TBJ · Substantial damage > The government of Iran has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737-400 airplane that occurred on March 27, 2017. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Board of the Civil Aviation Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran is conducting an… - [NTSB WPR17LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA080.md): Maxcy Christopher L Stol King · Bozeman, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2017 · N268CR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB CEN17IA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17IA155.md): Cessna 172RG · Greeley, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2017 · N6402V · Minor damage > Failure of the left main landing gear actuator assembly, which resulted in an inability to extend the left main landing gear. - [NTSB ERA17LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA121.md): Cessna 340 · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2017 · N340DW · Substantial damage > Failure of the left main landing gear downlock link, which resulted in a landing gear collapse during the landing roll. - [NTSB ERA17LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA130.md): Socata TB20 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2017 · N2519T · Substantial damage > Improper installation of the circlip within the nose gear strut, which resulted in the strut overextending in the wheel well and preventing the nose landing gear from extending during landing. - [NTSB ERA17WA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA111.md): Saab 340 · Freeport, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 7, 2017 · C6-HBW · Substantial damage > The government of Bahamas has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a SAAB 340 airplane that occurred on February 07, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Bahamas's investigation under the provisions… - [NTSB GAA17CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA133.md): Cessna 182 · Sebring, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 22, 2017 · N3828D · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glidepath during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway, the nose landing gear separating, and the airplane nosing over during a second landing. - [NTSB WPR17LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA051.md): Cessna 421C · Jackson, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2017 · N71RC · Substantial damage > The failure of the right main landing gear torque link bolt in overstress, which resulted in the collapse of the landing gear during the landing roll. - [NTSB DCA17WA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA078.md): Boeing 737 · Kabul, Afghanistan · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 12, 2016 · JY-JAQ · Substantial damage > The government of Afghanistan has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on December 12, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Afghanistan's investigation under the… - [NTSB WPR17LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA037.md): Beech A23 24 · Anacortes, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 11, 2016 · N7998L · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and separation of the left main landing gear. - [NTSB ENG17IA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG17IA005.md): Embraer ERJ170 200LR · San Antonio, TX · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2016 · N161SY · Minor damage > A failure of the nose landing gear down lock spring which precluded normal downlock operation of the nose landing gear. The spring failure was due to the presence of too much retained austenite which led to the formation of progressive cracking and subsequent… - [NTSB GAA17WA583](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17WA583.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Budaors, Hungary · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 24, 2016 · HA-KYT - [NTSB ERA17LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA033.md): Cessna TR182 · Watertown, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2016 · N4657S · Substantial damage > A collapse of the main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB DCA17MA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17MA022.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD 10-10F · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2016 · N370FE · Substantial damage > The failure of the left main landing gear (MLG) due to fatigue cracking that initiated at a corrosion pit. The pit formed in the absence of a required protective cadmium coating the cause of which could not be determined from available evidence. Contributing… - [NTSB CEN17LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA022.md): Cessna T210L · Pflugerville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2016 · N210LC · Substantial damage > Landing gear collapse upon landing due to a hydraulic leak that led to insufficient pressure to fully extend and lock the gear in a down position. - [NTSB CEN17WA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA141.md): Reims 406 · Oulu, Finland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 16, 2016 · OH-OTL · Substantial damage > On October 3, 2016, a Reims F406 Caravan II aircraft, registered OH-OTL, experienced a landing gear failure while landing at Oulu Airport, Finland. The airplane was substantially damaged. The two pilots onboard were uninjured. The accident is being… - [NTSB ENG17WA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG17WA001.md): Boeing 737 · Aldergrove, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 4, 2016 · OE-IAG > On October 4, 2016, a Boeing 737-400 experienced a partial right main gear failure during the landing roll at Belfast International Airport (EGAA), Aldergrove, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The flight originated from East Midlands Airport (EGNX),… - [NTSB ERA17WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA004.md): Cessna 208 · Contamana, Peru · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 3, 2016 · OB-1998-P · Substantial damage > On October 3, 2016, about 1530 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 208B, Peruvian registration OB-1998-P, was substantially damaged when the left main landing gear separated from the airplane while taxiing at Contamana Airport (SPCM), Contamana, Peru. The… - [NTSB ERA16LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA318.md): Cessna P210 · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2016 · N224MH · Substantial damage > A landing gear collapse during landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing of the landing gear did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal… - [NTSB ANC16LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA067.md): Helio H 295 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2016 · N6464V · Substantial damage > Excessive side loads imposed on the tailwheel A-frame during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a separation of the tailwheel and the subsequent loss of directional control. - [NTSB DCA16WA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA225.md): Boeing 737 · Papua, Indonesia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 13, 2016 · PK-YSY · Substantial damage > The government of Indonesia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on September 13, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Indonesia's investigation under the… - [NTSB GAA16CA492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA492.md): Cessna 170 · Sidney, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2016 · N8335A · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the flight instructor’s inability to recover the airplane, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB CEN16LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA354.md): North American Navion · Monett, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2016 · N91488 · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly rig the right main landing gear locking mechanism, which resulted in a gear collapse during landing. 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