NTSB investigations
1,789 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.\"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."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 CHI08CA275Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150H · Bay City, MIThe loss of engine power during descent due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the collapse of the nose landing gear due to rough terrain.NTSB LAX08LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Spotted Bear, MTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable wind conditions and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing.NTSB MIA08LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Clarksdale, MSThe mechanic’s failure to torque check the axle-to-spring gear attachment bolts per the manufacturer's Annual/100-Hour Airframe Inspection Checklist, resulting in fatigue failure of the bolts.NTSB CHI08CA262Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Nielsville, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the crosswind landing. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and the rough terrain.NTSB ANC08LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Kongiganak, AKThe pilot's decision to attempt to takeoff on a short, wet runway with a heavily loaded airplane, and his failure to abort the takeoff before it became impracticable.NTSB CHI08CA260Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Camanche, IAThe pilot took off on an unsuitable airstrip which resulted in the airplane becoming prematurely airborne with inadequate airspeed after it contacted a rise in the terrain.NTSB MIA08LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Jeannette, PAFailure of the brakes to function due to inadequate inspection of the brake cable by maintenance personnel.NTSB SEA08CA186Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140A · Lowman, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CHI08CA255Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182C · Sparta, ILThe pilot's inadequate preflight/planning which resulted in the failure to assure an adequate fuel supply for the flight and the improper flare during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the ditch that the airplane contacted.NTSB DFW08CA207Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Abbeville, LAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI08CA253Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Cincinnati, OHThe student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident were the improper flare and excessive airspeed.NTSB DEN08CA144Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Pine Bluff, ARLanding gear collapse for reasons undetermined.NTSB DEN08CA136Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402 · Dexter, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB ANC08CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Northway, AKThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather conditions while landing, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor contributing to the accident was a tailwind.NTSB CHI08CA225Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero Commander 200D · Tecumseh, MIThe pilot flaring too high, and his inadvertent pilot-induced oscillation during the landing flare/touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB LAX08CA257Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Phoenix, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.NTSB SEA08CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Helena, MTThe failure of the pilot receiving instruction to adequately compensate for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Also causal was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB CHI08LA214Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBolenbaugh Phillip William Rans S-6ES · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB LAX08GA239Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech A200 · Salt Lake CIty, UTThe failure of the landing gear motor (worn components) resulting in the partial collapse of the landing gear during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew not following emergency checklist procedures to attempt a manual gear extension.NTSB NYC08LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHolmes Arthur Orman Kitfox IV · Burkesville, KYThe total loss of engine power due to the installation of an engine oil filter that did not meet the engine manufacture's specifications.NTSB DFW08CA194Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 65-A80 · Midland, TXThe failure of the landing gear retraction/extension mechanism due to it being jammed by displaced sound proofing material.NTSB DFW08CA193Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Rockport, TXThe pilot's failure to complete all cockpit checklist items prior to takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly configure the landing gear switch.NTSB LAX08LA304Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech N35 · The Dalles, ORA collapse of the right main landing gear for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW08CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22/20 · Peyton, COLanding gear collapse during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW08LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Stotesbury, MOFracture of the engine's number eight cylinder barrel resulting in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI08CA179Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195 · Lansing, ILThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind condition during landing. Contributing to the accident was the strong gusting crosswind condition.NTSB LAX08CA202Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F33/G · Groveland, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions and failure to maintain proper alignment at touchdown resulting in a side load on the landing gear, which caused them to collapse.NTSB DFW08CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Somerset, TXThe right main landing gear strut failure due to metal fatigue.NTSB ANC08CA081Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMarvin A. Smith Pietenpol Air Camper · Soldotna, AKThe student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB SEA08LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 690B · Baker City, ORThe landing gear collapse during the landing roll due to the fracture of the inboard hydraulic cylinder clevis pin housing boss for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08LA226Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Ganesvoort, NYA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN08LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, causing the design stress limits of the airplane to be exceeded. Excessive sideloads incurred caused the right main landing gear wheel and strut to fail.NTSB CHI08LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMorrison E-Racer · Aurora, ILAn undetermined failure in the high-pressure fuel system, and the subsequent loss of engine power and in-flight fire. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's restricted visibility due to the smoke in the cockpit, failure of the aileron control during…NTSB DFW08CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Taylor, TXThe student pilot's improper flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty winds.NTSB LAX08LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Evanston, WYA collapse of the landing gear due to improper maintenance.NTSB LAX08CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Byron, CAThe flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his inadequate supervision of the student pilot. Factors contributing to the accident were a sudden wind shift and wind gusts.NTSB NYC08IA206Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Sanford, FLA failure of the nose landing gear strut weldment.NTSB LAX08CA163Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Bremerton, WAThe student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB SEA08CA150Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Logan, UTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was a crosswind wind gust.NTSB NYC08LA204Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Greenville, NCThe malfunction and premature retraction of the landing gear for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500-B · Charlotte AmaliThe failure of maintenance personnel to identify inadequate clamping of the aluminum line during inspection, and the undetected fatigue cracking of the line which resulted in the loss of hydraulic fluid.NTSB LAX08CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Shafter, CAThe pilot's misjudged landing flare that resulted in a hard landing.NTSB DEN08CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper Seneca · Plaquemine, LAThe certified flight instructor's poor decision to simulate a loss of engine on takeoff with a wet runway and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the dew covered runway surface and the ditch.NTSB SEA08LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 690A · Tacoma, WAThe collapse of the right main landing gear for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW08CA160Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Amistad, NMFuel starvation while in cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were incorrect maintenance, the fuel selector movement was impeded and a plowed field.NTSB CHI08CA149Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMischanko Buckeye Breeze · Walkerton, INThe directional control of the parachute not obtained/maintained by the pilot during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor was separation of the nose landing gear.NTSB MIA08CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Savannah, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing touchdown with a crosswind.NTSB LAX08CA170Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportScottish Bulldog 120 · Truckee, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind and misjudged landing flare.NTSB LAX08LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Santa Maria, CAThe pilot's impairment from alcohol and his improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the FAA's failure to obtain additional information about the pilot's alcohol use history to verify that he met the requirements…NTSB DFW08CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Houston, TXThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.