NTSB investigations, OH
42 cases where the sequence of events included Landing gear collapse.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 7 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
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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\" = 'OH' 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" = 'OH' 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 ERA26LA358Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA24 · Union City, OHOn August 10, 2026, about 1800eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-24-250, N6985P, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Union City, Ohio. The flight instructor and the private pilot were not injured. The airplane was operated as a…NTSB ERA26LA280Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWaco ASO · Hamilton, OHThe separation of the right main landing gear axle, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA25LA091Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHelio HT-295 · Marion, OHThe failure of the right main landing gear spring due to intergranular stress-corrosion cracking that progressed into fatigue. Contributing to the accident was the improper rework of the spring at an undetermined time.NTSB ERA24LA396Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Elyria, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a direct crosswind.NTSB ERA24LA383Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A-1 · Carrollton, OHA failure of the left main landing gear due to fatigue cracking, which resulted the airplane’s left wing contacting the ground.NTSB ERA24LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Sidney, OHThe pilots’ improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, runway excursion, and subsequent impact with a terminal sign and taxi light.NTSB ERA24LA002Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Gallipolis, OHA collapse of the nose landing gear during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an approach lighting system.NTSB ERA22LA353Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Columbus, OHThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and a collapse of the left main landing gear.NTSB CEN21LA472Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210N · East Sparta, OHA total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve.NTSB CEN20CA371Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Willoughby, OHThe student pilot’s improper landing flare that resulted in a porpoise and collapsed nose landing gear.NTSB GAA18CA470Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWalter C Smythe Tango XR · Mansfield, OHThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN17LA322Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClassic Waco YMF · Hamilton, OHThe pilot's loss of directional control after landing for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB GAA17CA282Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA23 · Fremont, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate glidepath during approach, which resulted in an impact with a semi-truck.NTSB GAA17CA133Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Sebring, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glidepath during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway, the nose landing gear separating, and the airplane nosing over during a second landing.NTSB CEN16LA374Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Bowling Green, OHThe pilots’ failure to complete the Emergency Landing Gear Extension checklist and maintenance personnel’s failure to correctly repair spliced wires on the left main landing gear down limit switch, which prevented the pilots from knowing whether the gear was…NTSB GAA16CA471Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Hillsboro, OHThe pilot's descent below the intended glidepath during the approach, which resulted in an impact with a ditch prior to the runway.NTSB GAA16CA278Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Wadsworth, OHThe pilot's inadvertent power reduction during landing, which resulted in a runway undershoot, collision with the runway threshold, nose and right main landing gear collapse, and runway excursion.NTSB GAA16CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRemos G 3/600 · Chesapeake, OHThe pilot's unstable approach, which resulted in excessive airspeed during the touchdown, subsequent bounced landing, collapsed nose landing gear, and a runway excursion.NTSB GAA15CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Mount Vernon, OHThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB CEN15CA188Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Akron, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN14LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Xenia, OHThe nose landing gear failure as a result of a fatigue fracture of the engine mount nose gear actuator feet in an area detailed in a service bulletin. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate completion of the inspection specified…NTSB CEN13LA361Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Dayton, OHThe pilot’s loss of control of the airplane for reasons that could not be undetermined because a postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN13LA366Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIsrael Aircraft Industries 1124 · Cincinnati, OHLoss of control due to insufficient airspeed on takeoff and premature landing gear retraction, which resulted in the collapse of the left landing gear as the airplane impacted the runway.NTSB CEN13CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Middle Bass Island, OHThe pilot did not attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in impact with the edge of the runway surface.NTSB CEN13IA024Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Elyria, OHThe manufacturing defects in the main landing gear leg, which resulted in its eventual failure.NTSB CEN12CA585Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Brookville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the attempted takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN12IA451Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Marysville, OHFatigue failure of the left main wheel assembly on takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.NTSB CEN12LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · New Philadelphia, OHThe inadequate maintenance of the wheel attachment bolts, which resulted in the left wheel separating from the landing gear during landing due to ductile overstress fractures.NTSB CEN11CA140Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International 114A · North Lima, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing touchdown.NTSB CEN10CA238Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAnkerstar Bradley D RAND-ROBINSON KR2 · Hamilton, OHThe pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing and collapsed landing gear.NTSB CEN10CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKinney Kevin Zenith 601XL · Warren, OHA total loss of engine power due to the failure of an oil hose due to improper installation of the hose.NTSB CEN10CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · London, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB CEN09CA386Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHubbell Prescott Pusher · Ashville, OHA partial loss of engine power due to propeller damage from being struck by the cabin-entry door, which inadvertently opened and departed the airframe for undetermined reasons during flight.NTSB CEN09CA373Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Marysville, OHThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA378Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Urbana, OHA failure of the carburetor heat cable attach bracket which resulted in the inadvertent activation of carburetor heat and the subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's operation of the aircraft with a known…NTSB CEN09CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper Aerostar 6 · Middletown, OHThe pilot's failure to verify that the landing gear was down and locked prior to landing.NTSB CHI08CA295Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American Harvard MK · Dayton, OHImproper maintenance on the tail wheel anti-shimmy mechanism and the pilot's decision to continue operating the airplane with a known shimmy in the tail wheel.NTSB CHI08LA286Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Delaware, OHThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CHI08CA280Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150G · Urbana, OHA loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident were environmental conditions conducive to carburetor icing.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 CHI08CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210N · Cincinnati, OHThe 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 CHI08CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Batavia, OHThe pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and her inadequate recovery from the bounced landing.