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NTSB investigations, 2013

29 cases where the defining event was Landing gear collapse.

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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") = 2013 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

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\") = 2013
    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 year(c."eventDate") = 2013
  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 ERA14CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 95 B55 (T42A) · Newnan, GAThe flight instructor's inadvertent movement of the landing gear switch, which resulted in a landing gear collapse and substantial damage to the fuselage.Oct 25, 2013 · N711H · Substantial damage NTSB DCA14FA002Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 1900C · Homer, AKThe first officer inadvertently selecting the landing gear handle up after touchdown during the landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was the first officer's decision to reconfigure the airplane while still on the active runway.Oct 23, 2013 · N575U · Substantial damage NTSB WPR14CA020Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportL Goldner Zenith 701 · Milford, UTThe pilot's improper decision to execute a precautionary landing to unsuitable terrain.Oct 17, 2013 · N67MG · Substantial damage NTSB WPR14LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 31P · Calexico, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain the proper pitch attitude during the landing, which resulted in the nose landing gear contacting the surface hard and then separating from the airplane.Oct 12, 2013 · N14TG · Substantial damage NTSB ERA14IA019Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46 350P · Tallahassee, FLThe 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.Oct 8, 2013 · N640BD · Minor damage NTSB CEN13WA560Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBeech 76 - NO Series · Dublin, IrelandOn 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…Sep 20, 2013 · EI-BUN · Minor damage NTSB WPR13CA413Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T310R · San Luis Obispo, CAThe 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.Sep 16, 2013 · N712SB · Substantial damage NTSB WPR13CA403Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-7-260C · Nashua, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a berm during the takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.Sep 8, 2013 · N5515V · Substantial damage NTSB ERA13LA398Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210J · Fort Myers, FLThe 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…Sep 5, 2013 · N210WS · Substantial damage NTSB DCA13FA148Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Telluride, COFailure of the left main landing gear actuator internal lock to engage in the locked position for undetermined reasons.Sep 1, 2013 · N169GL · Substantial damage NTSB WPR13LA382Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Boise, IDThe mechanical failure of the nose landing gear for reasons that could not be determined because impact damage prevented a complete examination.Aug 22, 2013 · N922MA · Substantial damage NTSB ERA13CA371Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Manassas, VAThe student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.Aug 22, 2013 · N740SP · Substantial damage NTSB ERA13CA384Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Middletown, DEThe student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.Aug 18, 2013 · N647SP · Substantial damage NTSB ERA13LA365Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFetterman Lanny R Firestar II · Numidia, PAA fatigue failure of the right main landing gear wheel axle attachment bracket, which resulted in a nose-over during a precautionary landing.Aug 16, 2013 · N598LF · Substantial damage NTSB WPR13LA349Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Billings, MTThe pilots’ inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the left main landing gear.Jul 30, 2013 · N5367Y · Substantial damage NTSB WPR13LA319Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210K · Phoenix, AZThe collapse of the left main landing gear due to a broken gear tooth in the landing gear actuator.Jul 4, 2013 · N272EF · Substantial damage NTSB WPR13CA271Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210N · Salmon, IDThe pilot's decision to land on a wet grass airstrip, which resulted in a main landing gear collapse after a collision with rough terrain.Jun 14, 2013 · N6993N · Substantial damage NTSB DCA13WA171Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBeech E90 · Rustenburg, South AfricaJun 4, 2013 · V5-SMA · Substantial damage NTSB WPR13LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Chandler, AZThe 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.May 19, 2013 · N8197W · Substantial damage NTSB WPR13LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421A · Oakland, CAA failure of the left main landing gear pivot bolt in overstress during landing.May 1, 2013 · N216WA · Substantial damage NTSB ANC13CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Port Alsworth, AKThe failure of the left main landing gear retraction brace assembly, resulting in the collapse of the left main landing gear.Apr 15, 2013 · N1820L · Substantial damage NTSB ERA13LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Winston Salem, NCFatigue 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.Apr 7, 2013 · N3060B · Substantial damage NTSB ERA13LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe 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…Apr 1, 2013 · VQ-TIN · Substantial damage 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.Mar 27, 2013 · N805DC · Substantial damage NTSB CEN13LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · College Station, TXThe failure of the nose landing gear fork during landing due to fatigue.Mar 26, 2013 · N48693 · Substantial damage NTSB DCA13WA063Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationSwearingen 227 · Dublin, IrelandThe 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…Mar 7, 2013 · D-CAVA · Minor damage NTSB ERA13LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Winston-Salem, NCThe failure of the left main landing gear to fully extend due to improper rigging by maintenance personnel during a maintenance check.Feb 7, 2013 · N458P · Substantial damage NTSB CEN13CA187Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Oshkosh, WIFatigue cracking and failure of the left wheel strut mount resulting in collapse of the left main landing gear during taxi.Feb 2, 2013 · N9691S · Substantial damage 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…Jan 23, 2013 · N6195P · Substantial damage