# NTSB investigations, WA: 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR26LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA265.md): Vans RV-7A · Covington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 17, 2026 · N987CW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper pitch control during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing, nose landing gear collapse, and nose over.
- [NTSB WPR26LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA178.md): Cessna 162 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 25, 2026 · N162HA · Substantial damage
  > On April 25, 2026, at 1026 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 162, N162HA, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Everett, Washington. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…
- [NTSB WPR26LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA035.md): Maule M-7-235A · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 31, 2025 · N9234N · Substantial damage
  > On October 31, 2025, at about 1227 Pacific daylight time, a Maule M-7-235A, N9234N, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Friday Harbor Airport (FHR), Friday Harbor, Washington. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated…
- [NTSB WPR26LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA016.md): Beech S35 · Olympia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 12, 2025 · N35S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent retraction of the landing gear after landing.
- [NTSB WPR26LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA006.md): Siai-Marchetti SM 1019 · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 2, 2025 · N3172U · Substantial damage
  > On October 2, 2025, about 1050 Pacific daylight time, a Siai-Marchetti SM 1019, N3172U, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Richland, Washington. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…
- [NTSB WPR25LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA179.md): Stinson 108-2 · East Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2025 · N9550K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a left crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR25LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA053.md): Gulfstream AM Corp Comm Div 690D · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 2, 2024 · N29GA · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine(s) power due ice ingestion.
- [NTSB WPR24LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA303.md): Cessna T206H · Big Bend-Gold Bar, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2024 · N379ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR24LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA126.md): Cessna P210N · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 11, 2024 · N806RC · Substantial damage
  > An overstress fracture of the left main landing gear actuator, which resulted in the failure of the left main landing gear to fully extend and lock into place.
- [NTSB WPR23LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA273.md): Vans RV8 · Metaline Falls, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2023 · N68TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing due to impact with a concrete ring embedded in the grass runway.
- [NTSB WPR23LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA226.md): Cessna 310I · Sunnyside, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 25, 2023 · N6PK · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the side brace lock assembly of the right main landing gear due to overstress as a result of a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR22LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA082.md): Wight Albert A Kitfox Speedster · Shelton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 21, 2022 · N139KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control 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 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 WPR20CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA271.md): Ryan ST3KR · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2020 · N62130 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation.
- [NTSB WPR20CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA188.md): Cessna 177RG · Lynden, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2020 · N1958Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and a landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB WPR20CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA113.md): Just JA30 Superstol · Puyallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2020 · N914MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in the wing striking the ground.
- [NTSB GAA19CA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA495.md): Flight Design CT2K · Hooper, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2019 · N433CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, an off-airport landing to a field, and a subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA396.md): Donald Bernard Higgs Pietenpol · Anacortes, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2019 · N7169K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear attachment point during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because the attachment was not examined, which resulted in a loss of directional control, collision with a drainage culvert, and a…
- [NTSB GAA19CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA313.md): Cessna 150 · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2019 · N8685S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control and his overapplication of right rudder and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the landing, which resulted in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB GAA19CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA167.md): Cub Crafters CC18 · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2019 · N767CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB GAA18CA519](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA519.md): Cessna 150 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2018 · N45586 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during final approach, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway and the nose landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB WPR18CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18CA213.md): Cessna E162 · Burlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2018 · N5202B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA18CA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA380.md): Jabiru J250 · Ferndale, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2018 · N722BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of experience and training in the accident airplane make and model.
- [NTSB GAA18CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA104.md): Geldermann Bert E Lancair Legacy · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 15, 2018 · N145JG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain the landing flare, which resulted in the airplane landing hard short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the cockpit canopy opening in flight.
- [NTSB WPR18LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA022.md): Cessna P210N · Mount Vernon, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2017 · N6582P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear (MLG) down-lock mechanism due to an out-of-tolerance down-lock hook, which resulted in the collapse of the right MLG during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA18CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA013.md): Cessna 172RG · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2017 · N5159U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR17LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA037.md): Beech A23 24 · Anacortes, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 11, 2016 · N7998L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and separation of the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB GAA17CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA011.md): Fuller Neil H Glasair SH 2 · Bellingham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2016 · N724NF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA16CA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA452.md): Simmons Noel SDL · Naches, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2016 · N945PL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA286.md): Cessna 172 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2016 · N539MT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airplane’s right steering rod end, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB GAA16CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA193.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8A · Burlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2016 · N28437 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll, resulting in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR16LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA076.md): Cessna 152 · Pullman, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2016 · N152LC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent overstress failure of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB WPR14LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA307.md): Piper PA 46 350P · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2014 · N60PB · Substantial damage
  > A collapse of the nose landing gear for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR13CA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA387.md): TL Ultralight Stingsport · Burlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2013 · N9494 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and unsuccessful attempt to correct a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose gear collapse
- [NTSB WPR12LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA383.md): Cessna 177RG · Olympia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N300ZX · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the nose gear steering mechanism did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR12CA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA320.md): Piper PA-30 · Yelm, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2012 · N8574Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed on approach and his inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR12LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA174.md): Willerton Vans RV6A · Sequim, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2012 · N6000Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA343.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · Colville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2011 · N601FD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate braking after touchdown, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR11CA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA336.md): Stearman C3-B · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2011 · N3440 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing. Contributing to the accident was the touch down in a slide-slip.
- [NTSB WPR11CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA235.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2011 · N8712D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control upon landing.
- [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 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 WPR09LA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA408.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2009 · N6038D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare in crosswind conditions resulting in a gear leg collapse.
- [NTSB WPR09LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA390.md): Luscombe 8A · Eatonville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2009 · N28425 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's lack of an interconnected fuel vent system.
- [NTSB WPR09CA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA363.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Metaline Falls, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2009 · N2903A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure, during the landing roll, to identify the end of the runway and stop the airplane within the space available.
- [NTSB WPR09LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA372.md): Piper PA-30 · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2009 · N7504Y · Substantial damage
  > A tripped landing gear motor circuit breaker, which prevented the gear from fully locking in the down position, and subsequent collapse during landing. Contributing to the accident was the disabled landing gear warning horn.
- [NTSB WPR09CA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA306.md): Jenkins Jack Glastar SP · Coupeville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2009 · N5617 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing on soft/grassy terrain.
- [NTSB WPR09CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA291.md): Clarke Colin A Glastar · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2009 · N1935C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
- [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.

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'WA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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?state=WA

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