# 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 SEA08CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA131.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA-40 · Lakeview, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2008 · N196DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX08CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA157.md): Piper PA-34 · Blythe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2008 · N103JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX08CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA132.md): Cessna 152 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2008 · N4912H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB SEA08CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA121.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA300/L · Great Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2008 · N272X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare. A contributing factor was the glare from the sun.
- [NTSB SEA08LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA117.md): Rockwell 690C · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N980AK · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of both main landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW08LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA130.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Opelousas, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N4515Z · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to starvation of the right fuel tank and the inability to select the left fuel tank. Contributing to airplane damage was the hidden obstruction in the field selected for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW08IA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08IA126.md): 2007 Savage Air Epic LT · Uvalde, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 1, 2008 · N603JS · Minor damage
  > The pilot's excessive speed during a turn off the active runway to the taxiway which exceeded the lateral limits of the supporting landing gear structure resulting in the collapse of the left main gear.
- [NTSB ANC08LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA059.md): Cessna 560XL · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2008 · N590AK · Substantial damage
  > The flying pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind. A factor contributing to the accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX08CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA096.md): Cessna T210N · Coaldale, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2008 · N6182N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering an unknown object on the dirt runway.
- [NTSB DFW08TA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08TA128.md): Beech C90 · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 25, 2008 · N21SP · Substantial damage
  > Structural failure of the right main landing gear torque knee. A contributing factor was the failure to inspect the torque knee at the designated interval.
- [NTSB DFW08CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA109.md): Beech C23 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2008 · N23845 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA121.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Vermillion, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2008 · N32394 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind condition. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB NYC08LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA162.md): Cessna 560XL · White Plains, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2008 · N613QS · Substantial damage
  > An uncommanded landing gear retraction after touchdown for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC08CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA054.md): Cessna 172 · Tyndall AFB, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2008 · N64218 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare and subsequent hard landing, and her inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DFW08CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA099.md): Cessna 310Q · Roswell, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2008 · N7935Q · Substantial damage
  > The airframe and powerplant mechanic's incorrect reassembly of the landing gear.
- [NTSB ANC08CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA049.md): Cessna 185 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2008 · N185AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA08LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA086.md): Cessna 750 · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2008 · N750WM · Substantial damage
  > The co-pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was a loss of system A hydraulic fluid for undetermined reasons and the flight crew's failure to follow the checklist sequence.
- [NTSB LAX08IA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08IA093.md): Bennett Lancair 320 · Hillsboro, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2008 · N456 · Minor damage
  > The malfunction of the airplane's battery and alternator that resulted in the failure of the landing gear to extend and lock in place.
- [NTSB ANC08CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA044.md): Cessna 180 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2008 · N180JP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and inadequate compensation for wind conditions during a go-around. Contributing to the accident were wind gusts and a crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX08CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA084.md): Piper PA32-301FT · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2008 · N3105Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during landing. A contributing factor was the weather windshear condition.
- [NTSB NYC08CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA147.md): Rans S12XL · Wauchula, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2008 · N166LS · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the fuel line, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB LAX08CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA091.md): Beech F90 · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2008 · N124BK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged distance and airspeed that led to a failure to attain the proper touchdown point and a runway overrun. Contributing factors were the snow and muddy conditions off the runway.
- [NTSB CHI08CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA092.md): Cessna 210N · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2008 · N4943U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to operate the airplane with a "dead" battery contrary to guidance provided by the Pilot's Operating Handbook. An additional cause was the pilot's failure to verify that the landing gear was fully down and locked prior to landing.…
- [NTSB CHI08CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA091.md): Cessna 172R · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2008 · N53417 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and her inadequate recovery from the bounced landing.
- [NTSB MIA08LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA079.md): Cessna 402B · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2008 · N300SH · Substantial damage
  > The improper adjustment of the right main landing gear down lock by maintenance personnel resulting in the gear collapse during the landing roll..
- [NTSB SEA08LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA090.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-C1 · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2008 · N765DC · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the nose wheel fork assembly attachment stud/bolt during takeoff initial climb, and the collapse of the nose gear during landing.
- [NTSB SEA08CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA086.md): Maule M-4 · Jerome, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2008 · N2039U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC08CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA122.md): Beech B-55 · Brookhaven, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 28, 2008 · N4265S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing during the first attempt, and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear during the second landing attempt. Contributing to the accident was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB MIA08LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA066.md): Cessna 210L · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2008 · N5489V · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the right main landing gear down-and-locked switch.
- [NTSB SEA08LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA083.md): Cessna 180 · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2008 · N1732C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tail wheel-equipped airplane during the flare/touchdown phase of a three-point landing.
- [NTSB LAX08LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA060.md): Cessna 305-A · Mokuleia, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2008 · N473GF · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear strut due to fatigue. Contributing to the failure was the side load placed on the landing gear while making a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB DEN08LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA057.md): Beech A45 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2008 · N34KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to fly the airplane with a discharged battery, which resulted in a total electrical failure during takeoff climb. Contributing factors were the pilot's inability to verify the landing gear position, and the impact with the runway…
- [NTSB SEA08LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA079.md): Cessna P210N · Carefree, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2008 · N4796K · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the landing gear during landing rollout for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN08LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA065.md): Plocher SHA-Glasair · Telluride, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2008 · N315LP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in the design stress limits of the nose gear being exceeded. Contributing factors in this accident was the excessive airspeed, the pilot-induced porpoise of the airplane, and…
- [NTSB MIA08LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA053.md): Cessna C-172RG · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2008 · N6562V · Substantial damage
  > A cracked nose gear actuator o-ring resulting in hydraulic fluid exhaustion, and collapse of the main gear.
- [NTSB SEA08LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA069.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Parowan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2008 · N73BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision not to over fly/inspect the snow covered runway prior to landing, and his failure to align the airplane over the centerline of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the snow covered runway, the airport operator's…
- [NTSB DFW08CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA063.md): Cessna 177 · Picayune, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2008 · N2905X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of the landing flare resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI08LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA070.md): Beech 58 · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2008 · N4626A · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's improper replacement of the landing gear leg brace assembly which subsequently failed to keep the landing gear in the locked position.
- [NTSB SEA08LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA064.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2008 · N7988P · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the right main landing gear during landing for undetermined reasons.

## 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=36

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