NTSB investigations, 2013
84 cases where the sequence of events included Landing gear collapse.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 124 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 109 |
| 2010 | 95 |
| 2011 | 101 |
| 2012 | 101 |
| 2013 | 84 |
| 2014 | 75 |
| 2015 | 74 |
| 2016 | 143 |
| 2017 | 114 |
| 2018 | 130 |
| 2019 | 93 |
| 2020 | 80 |
| 2021 | 66 |
| 2022 | 65 |
| 2023 | 68 |
| 2024 | 107 |
| 2025 | 84 |
| 2026 | 76 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2013
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2013 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 CEN14LA089Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305C (0 1E) · Hondo, TXThe pilot's loss of directional control during an attempted go-around for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s and pilot’s decision to continue flight after experiencing…NTSB WPR14LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Florence, ORThe failure of the hydraulic power pack, which prevented the extension of the landing gear and resulted in a partial gear-up landing.NTSB CEN14CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGroen Sparrowhawk II · Lubbock, TXThe pilot's failure to attain a proper glidepath for landing which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR14LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46 350P · Carefree, AZThe failure of the left brake master cylinder seal, which rendered the left brake inoperative during landing.NTSB ERA14CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Wauchula, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA14CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 95 B55 (T42A) · Newnan, GAThe flight instructor's inadvertent movement of the landing gear switch, which resulted in a landing gear collapse and substantial damage to the fuselage.NTSB DCA14FA002Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 1900C · Homer, AKThe first officer inadvertently selecting the landing gear handle up after touchdown during the landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was the first officer's decision to reconfigure the airplane while still on the active runway.NTSB ERA14CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDenisar Richard A Lancair 320 · Lumberton, NJA hard landing by the pilot, which resulted in overload failure of landing gear components and surrounding structure.NTSB CEN14LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDavenport Long EZ · Boulder, COThe sudden loss of tire pressure during takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB WPR14CA020Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportL Goldner Zenith 701 · Milford, UTThe pilot's improper decision to execute a precautionary landing to unsuitable terrain.NTSB WPR14CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28R-201 · Las Vegas, NVThe collapse of a main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined due to no postaccident examination of the airframe.NTSB WPR14LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 31P · Calexico, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain the proper pitch attitude during the landing, which resulted in the nose landing gear contacting the surface hard and then separating from the airplane.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 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 CEN13WA560Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBeech 76 - NO Series · Dublin, IrelandOn September 20, 2013, at 1703 hours universal coordinated time, a Beech model 76 Duchess, Ireland registration EI-BUN, was involved in a runway excursion after landing at the Weston Airfield (EIWT), Dublin, Ireland. The flight instructor and pilot receiving…NTSB WPR13CA413Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T310R · San Luis Obispo, CAThe pilot's inadvertent action of retracting the landing gear instead of the flaps during the landing roll, which resulted in the right main landing gear collapsing.NTSB ERA13CA419Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 151 · Abingdon, VAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing resulting in collision with terrain and aft displacement of the nose landing gear.NTSB WPR13CA403Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-7-260C · Nashua, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a berm during the takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB ERA13LA409Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31P · Doylestown, PAA leaking parking brake valve, which allowed air to enter the left brake line and resulted in the eventual failure of the left wheel brake during the landing roll.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…NTSB ERA13LA410Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Woodrow, SCA failure of the right rudder pedal arm due to corrosion as a result of inadequate maintenance and inspection of the rudder pedal assembly.NTSB DCA13FA148Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Telluride, COFailure of the left main landing gear actuator internal lock to engage in the locked position for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA13CA399Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBreezer 912ULS2 · Lakeland, FLThe student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB ERA13CA395Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe student pilot’s failure to apply power to go-around following a bounced landing resulting in abnormal runway contact and collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB WPR13CA387Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTL Ultralight Stingsport · Burlington, WAThe pilot's improper flare and unsuccessful attempt to correct a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose gear collapseNTSB ERA13CA377Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Mitchellville, MDThe pilot’s decision to depart with a known deficiency following a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was an anomaly of the airplane’s nosewheel steering that could not be replicated during post-accident examination.NTSB WPR13LA382Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Boise, IDThe mechanical failure of the nose landing gear for reasons that could not be determined because impact damage prevented a complete examination.NTSB ERA13CA371Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Manassas, VAThe student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA13CA384Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Middletown, DEThe student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA13LA365Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFetterman Lanny R Firestar II · Numidia, PAA fatigue failure of the right main landing gear wheel axle attachment bracket, which resulted in a nose-over during a precautionary landing.NTSB ERA13CA404Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Knoxville, TNThe student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR13LA349Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Billings, MTThe pilots’ inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the left main landing gear.NTSB CEN13LA443Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Monte Vista, COThe partial loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the engine cylinder exhaust rocker housing as a result of an excessively torqued rocker assembly.NTSB CEN13CA434Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDavid W Oakes RV-7A · Charlottesville, INThe improper landing attitude which damaged the nosewheel and a resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR13LA336Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWester/Steiger Glastar · Independence, ORThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB DCA13FA131Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 7H4 · Flushing, NYThe captain's attempt to recover from an unstabilized approach by transferring airplane control at low altitude instead of performing a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the captain's failure to comply with standard operating procedures.NTSB ERA13CA345Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportJim Braddock Just Aircraft Highla · Limestone, TNThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN13LA398Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Sandwich, ILThe pilot’s failure to recognize the formation of carburetor ice during cruise descent and apply carburetor heat, which resulted in the total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR13LA319Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210K · Phoenix, AZThe collapse of the left main landing gear due to a broken gear tooth in the landing gear actuator.NTSB ANC13LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCurtiss Wright C-46F · Fairbanks, AKThe failure of the right main landing gear side brace due to fatigue, which resulted in a collapse of the right main landing gear.NTSB ERA13LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Jackson, TNA failure of the right main landing gear wheel rim during the landing roll, resulting in a loss of control and a subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear.NTSB WPR13LA290Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Casa Grande, AZThe total loss of engine power due to the ingestion of a foreign object and maintenance personnel's failure to remove shop rags before completing the installation of the air inlet barrier system.NTSB CEN13LA370Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · El Reno, OKA loss of engine power, which resulted from the failure of the magneto assembly for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.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 ERA13LA288Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHagerty RV-7A · Altoona, PAThe pilot's improper recovery from an encounter with a wind gust during landing, which resulted in a hard landing on, and displacement of, the nose landing gear and a subsequent runway excursion and noseover.NTSB WPR13CA271Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210N · Salmon, IDThe pilot's decision to land on a wet grass airstrip, which resulted in a main landing gear collapse after a collision with rough terrain.NTSB CEN13LA332Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Oklahoma City, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB ERA13CA271Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Concord, NHThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent main landing gear collapse.NTSB DCA13WA171Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBeech E90 · Rustenburg, South Africa