NTSB investigations, TX
43 cases where the defining event was Landing gear collapse.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'TX' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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"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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TX' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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
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 CEN26LA161Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Seguin, TXThe failure of the landing gear weldment that resulted in separation of the right main landing gear.NTSB CEN26LA078Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Sealy, TXThe failure of the nose wheel during landing that resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN25LA154Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C90 · Temple, TXThe failure of the left main landing gear down lock to engage and subsequent collapse of the left main landing gear.NTSB DCA24FA179Accident · Minor injuriesClass 2 · FieldFinal reportEmbraer EMB-145LR · Houston, TXThe captain’s unintentional use of the nose down pitch trim during final approach which limited the elevator control authority resulting in a hard landing that collapsed the left main landing gear.NTSB CEN22LA434Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 550 · McGregor, TXThe flight crew’s failure to ensure the landing gear was down which resulted in a gear up landing and subsequent runway excursion.NTSB CEN22LA259Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Mesquite, TXA collapse of the airplane’s landing gear during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN21LA256Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · San Angelo, TXInadequate maintenance of the left main landing gear strut, which resulted in a landing gear collapse.NTSB CEN21LA108Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Fort Worth, TXA failure of the nose wheel landing strut for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB CEN21LA233Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Edinburg, TXThe collapse of the airplane’s left main landing gear for a reason that could not be determined based upon the available evidence.NTSB CEN20CA212Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA28R · Corpus Cristi, TXThe pilot's failure to utilze the emergency landing gear extension procedure after a short-circuit within the normal landing gear system, which resulted in a landing gear collapse during landing.NTSB CEN20LA185Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 501 · Houston, TXThe malfunction of the left main landing gear down lock, which resulted in a gear collapse upon landing.NTSB CEN20LA175Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 1900 · San Antonio, TXThe failure of the left main landing gear upper drag leg arm due to substandard mechanical properties, which resulted in a collapse of the landing gear upon landing.NTSB ERA18LA270Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M7 · Floresville, TXThe separation of the left inboard main landing gear (MLG) attachment bolt due to insufficient torque, which resulted in the collapse of the left MLG.NTSB CEN18CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiaggio P.180 · Georgetown, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and the right main landing gear collapsing.NTSB CEN18LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32RT-300T · Port Mansfield, TXThe 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 CEN17LA351Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · McKinney, TXThe 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 ENG17IA005Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer ERJ170 200LR · San Antonio, TXA 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 CEN17LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Pflugerville, TXLanding 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 CEN16LA356Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Waco, TXThe failure of the right main landing gear (MLG) down-lock mechanism, which resulted in the collapse of the landing gear. The root cause of the right MLG down-lock mechanism could not be determined because the components were not available for examination.NTSB CEN16LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGill Craig Lancair IV P Propjet · Addison, TXCollapse of the nose landing gear during landing for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination did not detect any anomalies consistent with a preimpact failure or malfunction.NTSB CEN15LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310J · San Antonio, TXThe retraction of the left main landing gear after landing for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.NTSB CEN15LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46 350P · Houston, TXThe nose landing gear collapse as a result of the fracture of the engine mount at the nose gear actuator attachment point in an area that a service bulletin (SB) recommended for inspection. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate…NTSB CEN14LA474Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28RT-201T · Houston, TXThe landing gear’s failure to extend for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN14CA310Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 421A · Dallas, TXThe improper rigging of the landing gear by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the landing gear collapse.NTSB CEN14LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Horseshoe Bay, TXThe failure of the drive mechanism for the gearbox motor, which resulted in the gear not extending for the landing.NTSB CEN13LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Amarillo, TXMaintenance 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 CEN13LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · College Station, TXThe failure of the nose landing gear fork during landing due to fatigue.NTSB CEN13LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · McKinney, TXCollapse 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 CEN12CA644Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 421C · Kenedy, TXThe pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the landing gear.NTSB CEN12LA672Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Horseshoe Bay, TXThe off-centered right main landing gear ball joint, which resulted in the right main landing gear collapsing during landing.NTSB CEN12FA425Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Mesquite, TXThe 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 CEN12LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Roanoke, TXThe pilot’s failure to follow the published emergency procedures to lower the landing gear following a loss of electrical power.NTSB CEN11LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American B25 · Encinal, TXThe co-pilot’s premature retraction of the landing gear during takeoff, which resulted in a gear collapse and impact with the runway surface.NTSB CEN11CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Houston, TXThe failure of the landing gear to fully extend and lock in the down position due to the inoperative electric pump motor.NTSB CEN11CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Spring, TXThe 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 CEN10LA567Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320 · Denton, TXThe failure of the landing gear push-pull rod.NTSB CEN10LA302Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C90 · Fort Worth, TXThe failure of the nose gear actuator due to insufficient lubrication of the nut assembly threads.NTSB CEN10LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Echo Super · Baytown, TXThe failure of the landing gear bolts.NTSB CEN09CA457Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310 · Fort Worth, TXThe failure of the pivot pin in the side brace of the right main landing gear resulting in the gear collapse during taxi for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA315Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHolsclaw Francis E Starduster · Ranger, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the buckling of the right landing gear as a result of corrosion.NTSB DFW08CA194Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 65-A80 · Midland, TXThe failure of the landing gear retraction/extension mechanism due to it being jammed by displaced sound proofing material.NTSB DFW08CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Somerset, TXThe right main landing gear strut failure due to metal fatigue.NTSB DFW08IA126Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal report2007 Savage Air Epic LT · Uvalde, TXThe pilot's excessive speed during a turn off the active runway to the taxiway which exceeded the lateral limits of the supporting landing gear structure resulting in the collapse of the left main gear.