NTSB investigations, FL
135 cases where the sequence of events included Landing gear collapse.
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duckdb -csv -c "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\" = 'FL' 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"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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" = 'FL' 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
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ERA19CA291Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 55 · Sebring, FLThe passenger’s inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll without being instructed to do so by the pilot.NTSB GAA19CA581Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Hollywood, FLThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and a collapsed nose landing gear.NTSB ERA19TA211Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 208 · Plant City, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare due to reduced visibility from a foggy windshield and his failure to use the airplane’s windshield defrost system, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.NTSB GAA19CA383Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Milton, FLThe flight instructor's intentional overapplication of rudder to avoid a ditch during landing with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and landing gear collapse.NTSB CEN19LA168Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRockwell 690 · Jacksonville, FLThe overstress fracture of the roll pin in the nose landing gear (NLG) spacer assembly which caused interference between the nose wheel actuator rod and the left forward gear door actuating rods preventing the NLG to fully extend into the full down and locked…NTSB GAA19CA198Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195 · Ormond Beach, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and the nose landing gear collapsing.NTSB ERA19LA125Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA31 · Leesburg, FLMaintenance personnel’s improper rigging of the main landing gear actuators, which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear.NTSB ERA19TA067Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportBeech A36 · Summerland Key, FLThe pilot’s inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during landing rollout, resulting in a landing gear collapse.NTSB GAA19CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Inverness, FLThe pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB GAA19CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the nose gear collapsing.NTSB ERA18LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Sport Piper Sport · Stuart, FLInadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane's nose landing gear, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse during landing due to cracking and corrosion.NTSB ERA18LA201Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander 560 · Crestview, FLA collapse of the right main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA18CA427Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Hollywood, FLThe student pilot’s inadvertent encounter with thunderstorm conditions and her failure to maintain a proper landing flare in a crosswind, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB ERA18LA184Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSwearingen SX300 · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack, experiencing an aerodynamic stall and hard landing, which resulted in a landing gear collapse, loss of directional control, and…NTSB ERA18LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 30 · Vero Beach, FLThe collapse of all three landing gear for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the landing gear system revealed no evidence of any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB GAA18CA261Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportZenair CH 2000 · Naples, FLThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB GAA18CA219Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStone James R Daytona Cubs Replica · Orlando, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control during landing in crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA182Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHeinlein George GH125 · Valkaria, FLThe pilot’s decision to exit the paved runway into soft terrain, which resulted in a ground loop and landing gear collapse.NTSB ANC18LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Opa Locka, FLA failure of the airplane 's electrical system, which led to the failure of the landing gear system, for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal…NTSB ERA17LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R · Pembroke Pines, FLThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined postaccident engine test-runs revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA17CA221Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Miami, FLThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB ERA17LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · South Lakeland, FLThe failure of the left main landing gear on landing for reasons that could not be determined due to the extent of damage sustained during the accident.NTSB ERA17LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Ft Lauderdale, FLFailure of the left main landing gear downlock link, which resulted in a landing gear collapse during the landing roll.NTSB ERA17LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TB20 · Melbourne, FLImproper installation of the circlip within the nose gear strut, which resulted in the strut overextending in the wheel well and preventing the nose landing gear from extending during landing.NTSB GAA17CA111Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Hollywood, FLThe student pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA17LA070Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Ormond Beach, FLThe pilot's impairment by alcohol before and during the flight, which led to his improper fuel management and resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB DCA17MA022Accident · No injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD 10-10F · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe failure of the left main landing gear (MLG) due to fatigue cracking that initiated at a corrosion pit. The pit formed in the absence of a required protective cadmium coating the cause of which could not be determined from available evidence. Contributing…NTSB GAA17CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Winter Haven, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA17LA026Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse.NTSB GAA16CA448Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Miami, FLThe pilot's improper pitch control during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing, and a nose landing gear collapse.NTSB ERA16CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182T · Crystal River, FLThe pilot's failure to execute a go-around following an unstabilized approach, which resulted in a bounced landing and runway excursion.NTSB ERA16LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Lake City, FLInternal failure of the main electrical contactor, which resulted in a complete loss of electrical power and an inability to extend the landing gear through normal means.NTSB ERA16LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLiberty Aerospace Liberty XL · Orlando, FLA failure of the right brake for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue the flight after experiencing a braking anomaly due to his perceived need for an…NTSB ERA16LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Sanford, FLA collapse of the nose landing gear due to a separation of the drag attachment fitting from the airframe. The separation was likely due to preexisting damage from an undetermined event.NTSB ERA15LA372Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Miami, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the left main landing gear wheel from its strut.NTSB ERA15CA327Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Riviera Beach, FLThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat prior to descending in atmospheric conditions conducive to icing, which resulted in a total loss of power.NTSB ERA15LA318Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Chiefland, FLThe partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident airframe and engine examination and engine test run revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures.NTSB ERA15LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B 55 · Clearwater, FLThe pilot's delayed completion of the before landing checklist, including the extension of the landing gear, during an approaching thunderstorm, which resulted in a landing with the landing gear in transit and the subsequent collapse of the landing gear.NTSB ERA15LA248Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · St. Augustine, FLA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA15LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA44 · Miami, FLThe failure of the nose landing gear upper drag link knee bolt due to reverse-bending fatigue, which was likely preceded by excessive bearing wear due to reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA15LA140Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBombardier Canadair CL600-2A12 · Marco Island, FLThe failure of a spring inside the No. 2 brake’s upper brake control valve and the fracture of the coupling subassembly of the No. 1 wheel speed sensor during landing, which resulted in the loss of braking action, and the pilot-in-command’s (PIC) deactivation…NTSB ERA15LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Tampa, FLThe collapse of the left main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination.NTSB ERA14IA370Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Jacksonville, FLThe nose landing gear collapse for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies.NTSB ERA14CA286Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 162 · Cross City, FLThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB ERA14CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210N · Marathon, FLThe pilot's failure to ensure that the airplane's landing gear was down and locked prior to touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the possibility of intermittent landing gear operation due to a faulty hydraulic power pack contactor.NTSB ERA14LA152Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKurtz Jay B RV-9A · Live Oak, FLThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, a subsequent nose-down landing, and excessive bending loads to the nose landing gear.NTSB ERA14LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · West Palm Beach, FLThe pilot/owner’s failure to maintain the airplane in accordance with a mandatory service bulletin and an airworthiness directive, which resulted in the nose landing gear collapse during landing.NTSB ERA14CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Wauchula, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA14IA019Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46 350P · Tallahassee, FLThe failure of the nose landing gear (NLG) actuator attachment bolt due to fatigue for reasons that could not be determined during postincident examination, which resulted in the NLG collapsing during landing.NTSB ERA13LA398Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210J · Fort Myers, FLThe failure of the landing gear hydraulic power pack system to provide sufficient pressure to lock the main landing gear in the down position. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance and inspection of the landing gear system, the pilot’s…