# 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 13 of 36 · 1,789 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB GAA19CA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA383.md): Piper PA28 · Milton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2019 · N5697V · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's intentional overapplication of rudder to avoid a ditch during landing with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and landing gear collapse. - [NTSB WPR19LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA169.md): Cessna 140 · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 12, 2019 · N73053 · Substantial damage > Fatigue failure of the right landing gear axle, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll. - [NTSB CEN19LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA168.md): Rockwell 690 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 10, 2019 · N197GB · Substantial damage > The overstress fracture of the roll pin in the nose landing gear (NLG) spacer assembly which caused interference between the nose wheel actuator rod and the left forward gear door actuating rods preventing the NLG to fully extend into the full down and locked… - [NTSB GAA19WA597](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19WA597.md): Piper PA28 · Buenos Aires, Argentina · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Jun 9, 2019 · LV-LMG · Substantial damage - [NTSB GAA19WA541](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19WA541.md): Cessna C 680 · Salta, Argentina · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 7, 2019 · LV-CIQ · Substantial damage > The government of Argentina has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA C 680 airplane that occurred on July 17, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Argentina's investigation under the… - [NTSB GAA19CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA313.md): Cessna 150 · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2019 · N8685S · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control and his overapplication of right rudder and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the landing, which resulted in a ground-loop. - [NTSB GAA19CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA301.md): Luscombe 8 · Heber, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2019 · N2689K · Substantial damage > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB GAA19CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA287.md): Jihlavan Airplanes Sro KP5 · East Haddam, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2019 · N235KP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB WPR19LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA153.md): Cessna 195 · Socorro, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 22, 2019 · N1008D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while landing with a quartering tailwind. - [NTSB GAA19CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA276.md): Piper J3C · Louisa, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2019 · N30683 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and the landing gear collapsing. - [NTSB GAA19CA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA373.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Blairesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2019 · N153SW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and landing gear collapse. - [NTSB GAA19CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA266.md): Ryan John Steffey Subsonex · Latrobe, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2019 · N224P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control while attempting to secure the canopy, which opened shortly after takeoff and resulted in the airplane impacting the ground and the main landing gear collapsing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's… - [NTSB GAA19CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA257.md): Cessna 182 · Glades Park, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2019 · N6314B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and climb rate during takeoff in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in his failure to clear power lines. - [NTSB ERA19LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA169.md): Hawker Siddeley Hunter · Newport News, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2019 · N343AX · Substantial damage > The failure of the right main landing gear due to a fatigue cracking. - [NTSB GAA19CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA242.md): Flight Design Ctls · Sandy Valley, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2019 · N175LM · Substantial damage > The pilot's steep bank turn at low altitude, which resulted in a rapid descent and hard landing. - [NTSB GAA19WA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19WA265.md): Learjet 45 · Edinburgh, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 4, 2019 · C-GMCP > The government of United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a LEARJET 45 airplane that occurred on May 04, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of United Kingdom's investigation under the… - [NTSB GAA19CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA243.md): Hanson Parakeet A4 Replica · Faribault, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2019 · N27Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare with a left crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing, collapsed landing gear, runway excursion, and nose-over. - [NTSB CEN19LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA125.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2019 · N40956 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to land in crosswind conditions given his lack of recent experience in those conditions. - [NTSB GAA19CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA211.md): Tubbs S/Performance Air PA-18-225 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2019 · N755K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop. - [NTSB GAA19CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA217.md): Vans Vans RV-12 · Wall, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2019 · N277E · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to depart from a slush-covered runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and a subsequent nose-over. - [NTSB ANC19LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA016.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 12, 2019 · N4466T · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the crankshaft. A contributing factor was the inadequate inspection during the engine’s last overhaul. - [NTSB GAA19CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA199.md): Beech 36 · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2019 · N925SF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and runway heading during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and the nose landing gear collapsing. - [NTSB GAA19CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA191.md): Piper PA32 · Swainsboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2019 · N75242 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and the landing gear collapsing. - [NTSB GAA19CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA198.md): Cessna 195 · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 29, 2019 · N195PC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and the nose landing gear collapsing. - [NTSB WPR19LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA098.md): Piper PA 24 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 17, 2019 · N5028P · Substantial damage > Failure of the engine mount due to internal corrosion and wall thinning, which resulted in a loss of directional control and nose gear collapse during landing. - [NTSB GAA19CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA167.md): Cub Crafters CC18 · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2019 · N767CC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. - [NTSB ERA19LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA123.md): Beech A100 · Latrobe, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 12, 2019 · N945WS · Substantial damage > A landing gear collapse due to the separation of the actuator pinion bearing support from the actuator, which resulted in the failure of the actuator shaft. - [NTSB ERA19LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA125.md): Piper PA31 · Leesburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 8, 2019 · N45MJ · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s improper rigging of the main landing gear actuators, which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear. - [NTSB DCA19WA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA099.md): Beech 1900 · Ourgla, Algeria · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 3, 2019 · 7T-VIO · Substantial damage > The Civil Aviation Directorate (CAD) of Algeria has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Beech 1900D, which occurred on March 3, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CAD investigation under the provisions of ICAO… - [NTSB GAA19CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA162.md): Cessna 172 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2019 · N9404F · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during a go-around with a crosswind, which resulted in the left main landing gear impacting a runway sign. - [NTSB GAA19CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA151.md): Cessna 172 · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 21, 2019 · N83AF · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper rudder input and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and the landing gear collapsing. - [NTSB GAA19CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA140.md): Piper PA24 · Slaton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2019 · N9184P · Substantial damage > The student pilot's complacency, which led to his improper crosswind correction and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground collision. - [NTSB GAA19CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA132.md): Piper PA 18A · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2019 · N8170C · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the landing gear collapsing. - [NTSB CEN19TA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19TA073.md): Beech A36 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 27, 2019 · N36PS · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. - [NTSB DCA19WA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA067.md): Boeing 737 · Ndjili, Congo - Kinshasa · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 21, 2019 · 9S-AHJ · Minor damage > The Aviation Accident Investigation Bureau (BPEA) of the Democratic Republic of Congo has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737, which occurred on January 21, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BPEA… - [NTSB ANC19CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19CA010.md): Piper PA31 · Chignik Lagoon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2019 · N995AK · Substantial damage > The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable runway for landing, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion. - [NTSB WPR19CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19CA067.md): Champion 7ECA · Chino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2019 · N11852 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB WPR19WA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19WA113.md): Cirrus SR22 · Lanseria, South Africa · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 6, 2019 · ZS-ARI · Substantial damage > On January 6, 2019, about 0730 coordinated universal time, a Cirrus SR22T, ZS-ARI, experienced a nose landing gear collapse during the landing roll at Lanseria, Gauteng Province, South Africa. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was… - [NTSB CEN19LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA059.md): Cessna T210 · Flint, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2019 · N1237M · Substantial damage > The failure of the nose landing gear actuator hydraulic hose, which resulted in the loss of hydraulic fluid and hydraulic system pressure and a subsequent gear-up landing. - [NTSB GAA19CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA106.md): Cessna 172 · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2018 · N2651R · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB GAA19CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA087.md): Cessna 172 · Monroe, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2018 · N65773 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and nose landing gear collapse. - [NTSB GAA19CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA073.md): Beech C23 · Porterville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 25, 2018 · N66710 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in an abnormal landing and subsequent porpoise. - [NTSB GAA19CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA072.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Benson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2018 · N50340 · Substantial damage > The pilot's overcorrection during the landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control. - [NTSB ERA19TA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA067.md): Beech A36 · Summerland Key, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Nov 23, 2018 · N41VK · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during landing rollout, resulting in a landing gear collapse. - [NTSB DCA19WA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA026.md): Boeing 737 · La Paz, Bolivia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 22, 2018 · OB2041 · Minor damage > The AIG of Bolivia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on November 22, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AIG of Bolivia's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex… - [NTSB ERA19LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA086.md): Piper PA46 · Petersburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 18, 2018 · N88VZ · Substantial damage > A loss of control during the landing roll and subsequent runway excursion for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB GAA19CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA081.md): Cessna 172 · Inverness, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2018 · N4642J · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB WPR19LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA020.md): Cessna 182 · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2018 · N3267S · Substantial damage > The failure of the left main landing gear due to fatigue cracking of a bolt that initiated at a corrosion pit, which formed in the absence of a required protective cadmium coating. - [NTSB GAA19CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA045.md): Piper PA18 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2018 · N4500W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB ERA19LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA033.md): Piper PA28 · New Market, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2018 · N68DW · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power on takeoff due to restricted air flow to the engine. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/094/sequence.md?page=14 ## 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 s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '094' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/094/sequence?page=13 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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