# 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 DCA22WA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22WA203.md): Airbus A330 · Montreal, Canada · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 25, 2021 · C-GFAF · Minor damage
- [NTSB ERA22LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA077.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 23, 2021 · N81991 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for winds during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR22LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA047.md): Cessna R182 · Puyallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 22, 2021 · N7592Y · Substantial damage
  > An overstress fracture of the left main landing gear pivot assembly, which resulted in the failure of the left main landing gear to fully extend and lock into place.
- [NTSB CEN22LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA043.md): Cessna 172P · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 21, 2021 · N99715 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the student pilot’s self-induced pressure to land after being admonished by the controller.
- [NTSB CEN22LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA020.md): Hall Terrence / Hall Cathie Cruzer CH-750 · Benton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 26, 2021 · N816ZH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the nose landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA020.md): Mooney M20C · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 17, 2021 · N669GJ · Substantial damage
  > The uncommanded landing gear retraction following a hard landing for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN22LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA014.md): Cessna 172R · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2021 · N24783 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the nose landing gear collapsing..
- [NTSB ERA22LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA005.md): Cessna 210 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 5, 2021 · N6318B · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the landing gear hydraulic power pack for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA22LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA002.md): Cessna 150 · Oxford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 3, 2021 · N7333A · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB ERA21LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA385.md): Doan Vernon D W10-WITTMAN Tailwind · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 29, 2021 · N68TW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear retention bolt during taxi which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with the taxiway.
- [NTSB CEN21LA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA472.md): Cessna T210N · East Sparta, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 28, 2021 · N1925U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve.
- [NTSB CEN21LA460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA460.md): Cessna P210N · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 28, 2021 · N4614K · Substantial damage
  > A faulty landing gear pressure switch prematurely deactivated the landing gear motor during extension, which resulted in the landing gear collapsing during rollout.
- [NTSB ERA22LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA048.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 26, 2021 · N3VM · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the left main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB GAA21WA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA226.md): Helio HT-295 · Pista Del, Guatemala · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 13, 2021 · N808BD
- [NTSB CEN21LA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA416.md): Cessna 175 · Hot Springs, SD · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 10, 2021 · N9343B · Substantial damage
  > The tensile overload failure of the main landing gear attachment bolt, which resulted in separation of the left main landing gear and a loss of control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC21LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA084.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Gustavus, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 4, 2021 · N371SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an off-airport beach landing.
- [NTSB WPR21LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA323.md): Cessna 177RG · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2021 · N8029G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose gear hydraulic flex line, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid which prevented the main landing gear from fully extending and locking into place during landing.
- [NTSB GAA21WA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA222.md): Supermarine Spitfire · Newtownards, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 12, 2021 · G-CIEN
- [NTSB ERA21LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA367.md): Collins Robert S Just Acft Highlander · Brasstown, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 12, 2021 · N409JD · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear wheel lock nuts, which resulted in a wheel separation and nose over during landing.
- [NTSB ERA21LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA319.md): Beech F33A · Oxford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 7, 2021 · N4114S · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent operation of the landing handle during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose gear retraction and subsequent collision with the runway.
- [NTSB CEN21LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA351.md): Cozy Mark IV · Rushville, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 2, 2021 · N1361S · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to an obstruction of airflow to the engine as a result of the landing brake being deployed in flight.
- [NTSB GAA21WA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA192.md): Piper PA34 · Belgrade, Serbia · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 31, 2021 · LZ-TLU · Minor damage
- [NTSB WPR21LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA309.md): Cessna 162 · Morton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2021 · N60524 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nosewheel collapse.
- [NTSB ERA21LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA312.md): Beech K35 · Readington, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2021 · N44DB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the forward end of the landing gear actuator rod.
- [NTSB CEN21LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA323.md): Cessna P210N · Refugio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2021 · N174R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind.
- [NTSB ENG22WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG22WA010.md): Cessna 750 · Cyprus, Greece · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 2, 2021 · SX-ECI · Minor damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA258.md): Mooney M20F · Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Jul 1, 2021 · LV-LTT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR21LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA261.md): Beech 95-A55 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 29, 2021 · N764SU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing roll due to a flat tire.
- [NTSB CEN21LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA312.md): Piper PA 46-350P · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2021 · N110ST · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with hydroplaning conditions.
- [NTSB ENG21WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG21WA028.md): Boeing 787 · London, United Kingdom · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 18, 2021 · G-ZBJB · Minor damage
- [NTSB ERA21LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA256.md): Ware Jerry L Aventura II · DeLand, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2021 · N966W · Substantial damage
  > A landing gear collapse after the airplane struck a hole during an off-runway precautionary landing.
- [NTSB GAA21WA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA149.md): Mitsubishi MU2 · Haguenau, France · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 11, 2021 · D-IKKY · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA146.md): Beech C90 · Mumbai, India · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Jun 5, 2021 · VT-JIL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA21LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA251.md): Piper PA-24 · Monticello, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2021 · N5779P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in a failure of the right main landing gear tire on landing rollout, a subsequent loss of directional control, and landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB ERA21LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA243.md): Jabiru USA Sport J250-SP · Marietta, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2021 · N214RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA21LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA246.md): Honda HA-420 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2021 · N10XN · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s improper installation of the left main wheel assembly.
- [NTSB CEN21LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA259.md): Cessna 560XL · Aspen, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2021 · N615RG · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the landing gear handle for reasons that could not be determined, which caused the right main landing gear to collapse during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN21LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA256.md): Piper PA-28-161 · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2021 · N2120J · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance of the left main landing gear strut, which resulted in a landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB WPR21LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA209.md): Cessna TR182 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2021 · N155CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed deployment of the landing gear, which resulted in the collapse of the main landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA21LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA235.md): Meyers Industries 200A · Marathon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2021 · N489C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear to fully extend during landing as a result of the underinflated right main landing gear oleo strut.
- [NTSB CEN21LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA246.md): Cessna 162 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 25, 2021 · N162TW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR21LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA197.md): Stearman 4E · Porterville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 17, 2021 · N663K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB GAA21WA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA109.md): Cessna T303 · Styria, Austria · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · May 8, 2021 · D-ITOL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA21LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA219.md): Cessna 172RG · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 8, 2021 · N9795B · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the left main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB GAA21WA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA112.md): Marquart MA5 · Manchester, United Kingdom · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · May 5, 2021 · G-BVJX · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR21LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA178.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 42 · Brigham City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 27, 2021 · N350TS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's unintentional selection of raising the landing gear instead of the flaps during a touch-and-go landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in the landing gear retracting during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR21LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA168.md): Davis Donald M Bushby Mustang II · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 20, 2021 · N284ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff with a quartering right tailwind.
- [NTSB WPR21LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA162.md): Thrush S2R-T660 · Hermiston, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 17, 2021 · N51080 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control due to a blown tire, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA160.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2021 · N3551Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC21LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA029.md): Cessna 170A · Lime Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 7, 2021 · N1291D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a landing gear collapse.

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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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