# 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 ERA15LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA372.md): Cessna A185F · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2015 · N186AZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the left main landing gear wheel from its strut.
- [NTSB WPR15IA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15IA252.md): Cirrus SR22 · Scottsdale, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2015 · N915TD · Minor damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear due to unanticipated fatigue loads.
- [NTSB CEN15WA457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA457.md): Cessna 340A · Vicovu de Sus, Romania · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 27, 2015 · YR-RAG
  > The accident is under the jurisdiction and control of the Romanian government. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Romanian government. Further information pertaining to this accident may…
- [NTSB CEN15LA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA389.md): Air Tractor AT 502B · Monroe, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2015 · N61267 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of propeller thrust for reasons that could not be determined, since examination of the airplane's engine, propeller, and associated accessories revealed no anomalies.
- [NTSB ERA15CA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA327.md): Cessna 172 · Riviera Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2015 · N8952B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat prior to descending in atmospheric conditions conducive to icing, which resulted in a total loss of power.
- [NTSB CEN15LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA383.md): Piper PA 25-235 · Harvey, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2015 · N4652Y · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to a failed magneto and two cylinders with low compression. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner’s decision to operate the airplane with an ongoing engine issue.
- [NTSB GAA15CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA235.md): Cessna 172N · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2015 · N733NH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with runway and taxiway lights and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA15LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA318.md): Cessna 172K · Chiefland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2015 · N84308 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident airframe and engine examination and engine test run revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures.
- [NTSB GAA15CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA228.md): Cessna 337F · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2015 · N8922M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing, nose gear collapse, runway excursion, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA15LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA381.md): Brown James W Zenith Stol CH 750 · Charlotte, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2015 · N330B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a crosswind during landing, which resulted in a side load application to the nose landing gear and its subsequent collapse.
- [NTSB ENG15WA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG15WA035.md): Embraer EMB120 · Moscow, Russia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 31, 2015 · VQ-BBX · Minor damage
  > The government of Russia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Embraer EMB-120ER airplane that occurred on July 31, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Russia's investigation under the…
- [NTSB CEN15LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA351.md): Roberts Bruce W Vans Aircraft RV 9A · Land O' Lakes, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2015 · N142DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC15LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15LA048.md): Cessna 210 · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2015 · N3607Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of hydraulic fluid due to a fractured left main landing gear hydraulic actuator as a result of a fatigue crack, which led to the landing gear collapsing upon touchdown.
- [NTSB WPR15LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA209.md): Mooney M 20G · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2015 · N9152V · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' failure to apply carburetor heat during the approach for landing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA178.md): Piper PA 24-250 · Newton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2015 · N7985P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear down-lock micro switch, which resulted in a landing gear collapse during landing, and the pilot/owner's unfamiliarity with the emergency landing gear extension procedure. Contributing to the accident was the flight…
- [NTSB GAA15CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA187.md): Hier James A Long EZ · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2015 · N793H · Substantial damage
  > The right main landing gear leg fracture, which resulted in the landing gear wheel separation and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA15CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA169.md): Weatherly 201B · Pemberton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2015 · N1292W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane's left main landing gear impacting an unknown object, and subsequent collapse during landing.
- [NTSB ERA15LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA249.md): Beech B 55 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2015 · N216RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed completion of the before landing checklist, including the extension of the landing gear, during an approaching thunderstorm, which resulted in a landing with the landing gear in transit and the subsequent collapse of the landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA15LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA248.md): Cessna 152 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2015 · N6553L · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR15LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA184.md): Eclipse EA500 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2015 · N508JA · Substantial damage
  > A manufacturing defect that resulted in fatigue failure of the left main landing gear trunnion.
- [NTSB GAA15CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA104.md): Cessna 150F · Harlingen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2015 · N8126S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN15WA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA248.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Grenchen, Switzerland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 30, 2015 · HB-PLC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR15LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA179.md): Burr Express 2000 RG · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2015 · N44508 · Substantial damage
  > A collapse of the left main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA15LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15LA092.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2015 · N642JB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear (NLG) leg due to fatigue fractures, which resulted in the NLG collapsing during landing.
- [NTSB ERA15LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA225.md): Piper PA44 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2015 · N2163F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear upper drag link knee bolt due to reverse-bending fatigue, which was likely preceded by excessive bearing wear due to reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA15LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA212.md): Gates Lear Jet 35 · Newport News, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2015 · N80PG · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s inadequate preflight inspection of the nose landing gear strut, which resulted in the nosewheel not being aligned during retraction and the subsequent loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the nose…
- [NTSB ERA15IA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15IA206.md): Cessna 525B · Teterboro, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 3, 2015 · N784JS · Minor damage
  > The overstress fracture of the nose landing gear actuator (NLG) attachment lug during tow operations, which resulted in the collapse of the NLG.
- [NTSB GAA15CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA056.md): William D Durkee RV-6 · Tunica, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2015 · N91WD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN15LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA252.md): Michael Wilson Murphy Spirit · Livingston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2015 · N193MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which increased the induced drag and led to the engine having insufficient power to overcome the drag and climb the airplane and resulted in a forced landing and the subsequent collapse of the main landing…
- [NTSB GAA15CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA052.md): Arion Lightning LS-1 · West Plains, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2015 · N332AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN15LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA205.md): Pitts Model 12 · Burneyville, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2015 · N12DR · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system.
- [NTSB ERA15LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA187.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lancaster, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2015 · N7598R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the engine or testing of the carburetor.
- [NTSB ERA15LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA183.md): Aeronca 7AC · Spring City, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2015 · N82658 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly apply carburetor heat in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted the accumulation of carburetor ice and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA15CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA033.md): Lancair LC 40 550FG · Middleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 1, 2015 · N777XX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA023.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Ropesville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2015 · N20062 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR15LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA129.md): Cessna 310Q · St. George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2015 · N7770Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear lower adjusting bolt due to overstress, which resulted in the left main landing gear collapse during landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA016.md): Flight Design Ctls · Mount Vernon, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2015 · N566FD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA15LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA160.md): Cessna 172C · Williamson, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2015 · N8452X · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the nosewheel upon landing due to a missing bolt that attached the upper torque assembly to the nosewheel steering arm assembly. When and how the bolt separated could not be determined.
- [NTSB GAA15CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA021.md): Cessna 182M · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2015 · N2030M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA15LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA140.md): Bombardier Canadair CL600-2A12 · Marco Island, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2015 · N600NP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a spring inside the No. 2 brake’s upper brake control valve and the fracture of the coupling subassembly of the No. 1 wheel speed sensor during landing, which resulted in the loss of braking action, and the pilot-in-command’s (PIC) deactivation…
- [NTSB CEN15LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA149.md): Piper PA 32RT-300T · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2015 · N22267 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff after the airplane did not lift off as expected due to an inaccurate airspeed indication and tailwind condition, which resulted in a subsequent runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN15LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA147.md): Piper PA 31-350 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2015 · N727SC · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the nose and right main landing gears during landing for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the landing gear system revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR15IA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15IA105.md): Evo13 Lancair Evolution · San Carlos, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2015 · N3WB · Minor damage
  > The collapse of the nose landing gear (NLG) due to the separation of the right trunnion pin from the NLG strut as a result of reverse-bending fatigue.
- [NTSB WPR15LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA113.md): Mooney M20E - NO Series · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2015 · N11LV · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of all three landing gear during the takeoff roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN15CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA188.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Akron, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2015 · N427AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA15LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA125.md): Cessna 402C · Isla de Vieques, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2015 · N223PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a strong crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN15WA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA453.md): Mooney M20F · Avignon, France · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 8, 2015 · F-BOLV · Substantial damage
  > On February 8, 2015, about 0845 UTC, a Mooney M20F, French registration F-BOLV, owned and operated by Chateau Avia Aero Club and piloted by a private individual, was substantially damaged when the landing gear collapsed during landing at the Avignon-Provence…
- [NTSB ERA15WA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA119.md): New Piper PA46 350P · Milan, Italy · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 26, 2015 · N369ST · Substantial damage
  > On January 26, 2015, at 1057 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Piper PA-46-250P, N369ST, was substantially damaged when the landing gear collapsed during landing at Milano Linate Airport (LIML), Milan, Italy. The pilot, copilot, and two passengers were not…
- [NTSB CEN15CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA125.md): Cessna 182C · Fort Morgan, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2015 · N8997T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning/management, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landing in a pasture.
- [NTSB CEN15LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA116.md): Cessna 210 · Sullivan, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2015 · N9565X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of hydraulic fluid and subsequent pressure due to cracks in the right main landing gear (MLG) actuator, which resulted in the collapse of the MLG during landing.

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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 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
```

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