# 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 WPR10LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA347.md): Beech E-55 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2010 · N3644A · Substantial damage
  > The landing gear collapse for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10CA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA337.md): Cessna 150M · Neola, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2010 · N3143V · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line.
- [NTSB WPR10CA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA323.md): Cessna 172M · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2010 · N64427 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB ERA10LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA330.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Freehold, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2010 · N832LL · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nosegear fork assembly due to fatigue. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate recent annual inspection.
- [NTSB ERA10LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA351.md): Champion 7ECA · Thomasville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2010 · N73PC · Substantial damage
  > The improper reinstallation of the airplane’s oleo piston assembly during an annual inspection, resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear during touchdown.
- [NTSB WPR10CA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA290.md): Waco UKC-S · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2010 · N14611 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, resulting in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN10LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA315.md): Beech 1900D · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2010 · N195GL · Substantial damage
  > The pre-existent damage of the right-hand landing gear actuator attachment lug which led to fatigue cracking and eventual overload failure resulting in a collapsed gear upon landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA321.md): Cessna A188B · Orange, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2010 · N9510J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control during the takeoff roll due to an incorrectly maintained left main landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA10CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA304.md): Cessna 305A · Toms River, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2010 · N5075K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's loss of airplane control during landing, which resulted in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB CEN10CA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA305.md): Cessna 337 · Custer, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2010 · N2267X · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel mismanagement.
- [NTSB CEN10CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA301.md): Cessna 421B · Anderson, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2010 · N421KB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to establish proper rotation and liftoff speed during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN10LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA302.md): Beech C90 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2010 · N20 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose gear actuator due to insufficient lubrication of the nut assembly threads.
- [NTSB WPR10LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA271.md): Shaffer William C Quicksilver MX II SP · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2010 · N4399J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions and failure to maintain runway alignment while landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA311.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Okmulgee, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2010 · N9290P · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadvertent retraction of the nose landing gear and the flight instructor's delayed response.
- [NTSB CEN10CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA288.md): Moe-Pietenpol Aircamper A · Early, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N3472 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff site.
- [NTSB ANC10CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA045.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N5844D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA296.md): Cessna P210N · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2010 · N210SL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC10CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA042.md): Piper PA-12 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2010 · N2581M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path while landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree, and the collapse of the main landing gear during touchdown.
- [NTSB CEN10CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA258.md): Calcote Clarence E Glasair RG · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2010 · N236CC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear to fully extend and lock in the down position for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA241.md): Cessna 180 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2010 · N3142C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control and runway excursion for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA263.md): Hachem Zachery S E7 · Homerville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2010 · N101RU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC10CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA039.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cape Yakataga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2010 · N90918 · Substantial damage
  > The uncertificated pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, resulting in a main landing gear collapse during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR10CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA227.md): Cessna 182M · Angwin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2010 · N91603 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind resulting in the loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR10LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA221.md): Cessna 170A · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2010 · N5765C · Substantial damage
  > A main landing gear collapse during the landing roll due to fatigue cracking and corrosion of the strut.
- [NTSB WPR10LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA219.md): Rogers Rutan Defiant 40 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2010 · N23TR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to ensure that the landing gear extension handle was firmly placed in the down position prior to landing.
- [NTSB ANC10LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA032.md): Piper PA-32-301 · King Cove, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2010 · N8305H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during gusty winds while landing, resulting in a hard landing and damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR10LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA210.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Tooele, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2010 · N331GP · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of power in one engine due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to reposition the cross-feed valve prior to takeoff and the flight instructor's failure to monitor the pilot's actions. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB CEN10CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA215.md): Murray Starlite · Shelbyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2010 · N4326D · Substantial damage
  > The corrosion of the left landing gear rotor and brake, which resulted in the loss of directional control during the landing rollout, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB WPR10TA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10TA213.md): Cessna T206H · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 19, 2010 · N6045C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing flare and failure to maintain directional control on the ground.
- [NTSB WPR10LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA207.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Fruitland, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2010 · N9019D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare.
- [NTSB ERA10LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA237.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Parkersburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2010 · N779MA · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate design of the engine mount by the manufacturer, resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the operator to adhere to the manufacturer's suggested engine mount inspection schedule.
- [NTSB ERA10CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA234.md): Kramer Clemens E Stol CH750 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2010 · N148CK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a nosegear collapse during landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA238.md): Ankerstar Bradley D RAND-ROBINSON KR2 · Hamilton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2010 · N774A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing and collapsed landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA10CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA227.md): Maule MX7 · Greenville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2010 · N897DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.
- [NTSB WPR10CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA204.md): Mathis Melvin R Bushby Mustang II · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2010 · N217AT · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's inability to overcome the improper control inputs of the private pilot, who was handling the flight controls, which resulted in their loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA179.md): Cessna 182M · Hamilton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2010 · N71229 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a static power line while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR10CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA183.md): Stolp Starduster SA-300 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2010 · N4493 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout with a quartering tailwind, resulting in collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA10CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA196.md): Diamond DA20 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2010 · N552MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA198.md): Cessna 152 · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2010 · N67826 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA191.md): Beech 58 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2010 · N580TC · Substantial damage
  > The landing gear collapsing during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA173.md): Williams Yakovlev YAK 3UPW · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2010 · N153U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of left main landing gear actuator to lock in the down position due to low down-lock pressure as a result of a contaminated down-lock track and corroded down-lock balls.
- [NTSB ERA10LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA193.md): Beech B95 · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2010 · N1572L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ERA10CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA192.md): Cessna 172 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2010 · N1895A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA172.md): Kinney Kevin Zenith 601XL · Warren, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2010 · N61601 · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of an oil hose due to improper installation of the hose.
- [NTSB WPR10LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA171.md): Carr RV-4 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2010 · N66PB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both main landing gear's drag link bolts in overstress and the subsequent collapse of the landing gear during landing rollout.
- [NTSB ERA10CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA183.md): Piper PA-30 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2010 · N7925Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during a touch-and-go landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model airplane.
- [NTSB ANC10LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA026.md): Cessna 170B · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2010 · N3492C · Substantial damage
  > The structural failure of the right main landing gear leg, resulting in the collapse of the landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN10LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA207.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Echo Super · Baytown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2010 · N323BR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear bolts.
- [NTSB CEN10LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA145.md): Hawker Beechcraft A36 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2010 · N1114X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's retraction of the landing gear prior to establishing a positive climb rate.
- [NTSB CEN10LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA143.md): Beech 65-A90 · DeKalb, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2010 · N129LA · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the landing gear during landing due to the company's improper maintenance practices and the pilot's decision to take off with an overextended landing gear strut.

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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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