# 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 WPR09LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA171.md): Cessna 550 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2009 · N44FR · Substantial damage
  > The uncommanded retraction of the right main landing gear hydraulic actuator strut for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA356.md): Beech A36 · Charleston, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2009 · N451S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent use of the landing gear selector handle instead of the flap handle during landing rollout, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN09CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA226.md): Cessna 172A · Corsicana, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2009 · N7326T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper flare.
- [NTSB WPR09CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA172.md): Cessna 152 · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2009 · N95429 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA210.md): Cessna 310K · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2009 · N6901L · Substantial damage
  > The right main landing gear collapse as a result of the pilot's improper flare during a previous landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB ERA09CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA190.md): Piper PA-42 · Belmar, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2009 · N28DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA209.md): Piper PA-30 · Lumberton, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2009 · N8560Y · Substantial damage
  > Collapse of the landing gear due to worn left main landing gear components.
- [NTSB CEN09CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA184.md): Marrero Andres Starduster · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2009 · N2262D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during take off. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind component.
- [NTSB ANC09CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA033.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2009 · N3578Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the main landing gear collapsing during taxi.
- [NTSB CEN09CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA179.md): Aviat A-1C · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2009 · N75WY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during taxi. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.
- [NTSB ANC09CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA020.md): Beech 65-A90-1 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 16, 2009 · N418SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misidentification of the runway surface during landing. Contributing to the accident were the snow-covered terrain, and low-light conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA095.md): Dickson Vans RV-8 · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2009 · N396JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA139.md): Cessna 172I · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2009 · N35571 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll after contacting a low-lying snow bank that was obscured by drifting snow.
- [NTSB CEN09LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA137.md): Beech A36 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2009 · N8074P · Substantial damage
  > Collapse of the landing gear during landing due to the incorrect installation of the landing gear actuator. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to initiate the abnormal procedures checklist prior to landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA116.md): Learjet 45XR · Telluride, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2009 · N279AJ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to positively identify the runway prior to landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA121.md): Cessna 150M · Greene, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2008 · N899CB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the rough, snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA208.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2008 · N3331R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing, resulting in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA084.md): Rockwell International 114 · Meacham Int'l Airport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2008 · N4920W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA217.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Middletown, DE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2008 · N276 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusty conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA071.md): Cessna 150F · Trenton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2008 · N8900S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the night light conditions and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot.
- [NTSB CEN09CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA119.md): Piper Aerostar 6 · Middletown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2008 · N3640D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify that the landing gear was down and locked prior to landing.
- [NTSB CEN09IA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA057.md): Cessna T210N · Lubbock, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2008 · N6267Y · Minor damage
  > An unidentified anomaly within the airplane's electrical system. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's failure to manually extend the landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA09LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA050.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2008 · N2214N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose gear drag link bolt due to reversed bending fatigue.
- [NTSB CEN09CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA045.md): Hartter Lenny J Bearhawk · Mack, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2008 · N3119X · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the left main landing gear which resulted in the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB WPR09LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA029.md): Cessna 421C · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2008 · N421PC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the hydraulic landing gear extension systems due to a ruptured line.
- [NTSB ERA09CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA023.md): Piper PA-20 · Albertville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2008 · N7324K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA09LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA020.md): Sikorsky S-76C · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2008 · N552J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flightcrew to stabilize the helicopter over its confined landing area during a hovering left-pedal turn, resulting in tail rotor blade contact with a perimeter fence component and a subsequent loss of directional control. Contributing to…
- [NTSB CEN09CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA004.md): Cessna 182P · Mount Vernon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2008 · N21544 · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain a proper landing aim point. Contributing to the accident were the setting sun and the uneven terrain approaching the runway.
- [NTSB ERA09CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA016.md): Cessna 182T · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2008 · N22AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA006.md): Beech F17D · Moscow, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2008 · N18555 · Substantial damage
  > The mechanical failure of the landing gear actuation chain.
- [NTSB ENG08IA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG08IA042.md): Boeing 737 · Chicago, IL · Incident · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2008 · N551WN · Minor damage
  > The right nose landing gear axle's failure from intergranular and fatigue cracking due to an earlier bearing failure.
- [NTSB CEN09CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA008.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Crookston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2008 · N251ND · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the student pilot's limited flight experience. Additional factors were the presence of the ditch adjacent to the runway and the resulting collapse of the…
- [NTSB NYC08CA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA328.md): Hood Junior Ace · Ashville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2008 · N1012S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare while landing. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's lack of yaw control as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI08CA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA295.md): North American Harvard MK · Dayton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2008 · N9272C · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance on the tail wheel anti-shimmy mechanism and the pilot's decision to continue operating the airplane with a known shimmy in the tail wheel.
- [NTSB SEA08CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA211.md): Cessna 180 · Bluff, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2008 · N4646A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with the rough, uneven, and eroded condition of the airstrip.
- [NTSB CHI08LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA286.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Delaware, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2008 · N63DH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CHI08LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA297.md): Powrachute Pegasus · New London, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2008 · N7084L · Minor damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing due to failure of the nose wheel support as a result of an inadequate weld.
- [NTSB NYC08CA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA315.md): Piper PA-30 · Jefferson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2008 · N7195Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the airplane manufacturer's landing gear failure and emergency extension procedures. Contributing to the accident was a malfunction of the landing gear system for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA08CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA203.md): Snelling Zodiac · Rexburg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2008 · N826W · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's excessive use of the flight controls and improper landing flair, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent gear collapse.
- [NTSB SEA08CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA202.md): Mooney M20K · Trinity Center, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2008 · N1157K · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of a leak in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the rough terrain the airplane encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA08LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA195.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2008 · N4757V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper use of a supplemental cockpit lighting during approach.
- [NTSB DFW08LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA231.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2008 · N901LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB MIA08CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA190.md): Cessna 310R · Lake Placid, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2008 · N115CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to observe the ongoing construction to the closed runway while landing. Contributing to the accident was flight service's failure to brief the pilot of the closed runway.
- [NTSB CHI08CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA280.md): Cessna 150G · Urbana, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2008 · N3899J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident were environmental conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ANC08CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA120.md): Cessna T207 · Nyac, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2008 · N1754U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the nose wheel separating from the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DEN08LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA153.md): Cessna 210 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2008 · N6515X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear to extend for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA08LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA185.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Sparta, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2008 · N9792E · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the nose landing gear mount during a normal landing due to an improper weld.
- [NTSB SEA08CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA197.md): Cessna A185F · Lakeview, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2008 · N185ZZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB NYC08CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA301.md): Steppling RV-6A · Toughkenamon, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2008 · N69RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ANC08CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA115.md): Piper PA-22 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2008 · N3414A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, resulting in a main landing gear collapse during the landing roll.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/094/sequence.md?page=35

## 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=34

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