NTSB investigations, 2015
74 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\") = 2015
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") = 2015 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 CEN16WA081Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 172RG · Cascais, PortugalNTSB GAA16CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco YMF · Fullerton, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB DCA16LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 3H4 · Nashville, TNthe flight crew's early turn towards the assigned gate because taxiway lighting had been inadvertently turned off by the controller-in-charge which resulted in the airplane leaving the paved surface. Contributing to the accident was the operation of the…NTSB GAA16CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Reidsville, NCThe pilot's loss of pitch control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a collision with terrain, a left main landing gear collapse, and runway excursion.NTSB GAA16CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcmichael Elmer L Lancair 360 · Rimrock, AZThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a left main landing gear collapse.NTSB ERA16LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Kennesaw, GAInadequate inspection and rigging of the landing gear system, which resulted in the subsequent failure and collapse of the left main landing gear during landing.NTSB GAA16CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28 · California, MDThe student pilot's descent below the prescribed final approach path at night, and flight instructor's failure to correct the student pilot's descent, which resulted in a collision with trees and impact with the ground.NTSB DCA16WA025Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Mexico City, MexicoThe DGAC of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on November 26, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of…NTSB GAA16CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Palm Springs, CAThe failure of a shaft seal at the nose gear retraction/extension actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid and a main landing gear collapse during landing.NTSB WPR16IA025Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Paso Robles, CAThe failure of the nose landing gear due to unanticipated fatigue loads.NTSB ERA16LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's delayed extension of the landing gear and his failure to ensure that the main landing gear (MLG) were down and locked before touchdown, which resulted in the collapse of both MLG. Contributing to the landing gear collapse was the mis-set landing…NTSB DCA16WA012Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Johannesburg, South AfricaThe government of South Africa has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-400 airplane that occurred on October 26, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of South Africa's investigation under…NTSB ENG16WA016Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Cusco, PeruThe Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes de Aviación – CIAA of Peru has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Peruvian Airlines Boeing 737, which occurred on October 23, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the…NTSB GAA16CA023Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Fort Benton, MTA hard landing which resulted in a loss of directional control, main landing gear collapse, and damage to the left wing spar.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 GAA16CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDonham Timothy J RV 6A · Grenada, MSThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA16CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 421 · Amarillo, TXThe loss of directional control during taxi to the runway as a result of insufficient brake fluid level in the right brake master cylinder, resulting in a taxiway excursion and collision with a drainage culvert.NTSB GAA16CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195A · Aztec, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR16LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310J · Tucson, AZThe insufficient right main landing gear (MLG) down-lock tension due to maintenance personnel's failure to perform a rigging procedure during the airplane's most recent inspection, which resulted in the right MLG collapsing during landing.NTSB GAA15CA287Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 24 · West Bend, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain his descent rate during the landing, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.NTSB CEN15LA444Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · New Orleans, LAThe collapse of the landing gear for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN15LA415Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Gary, INThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was down while on short final, his subsequent failure to conduct a go-around, and his loss of situational awareness of the airplane’s altitude above the runway while landing.NTSB ERA15LA356Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Stratford, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.NTSB CEN15LA417Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 5 · Pekin, INThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll due to contact with a corn crop that extended into the runway area. Contributing to the accident were the lack of accurate available information to the pilot regarding the runway condition, the…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 WPR15IA252Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Scottsdale, AZThe failure of the nose landing gear due to unanticipated fatigue loads.NTSB CEN15WA457Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 340A · Vicovu de Sus, RomaniaThe accident is under the jurisdiction and control of the Romanian government. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Romanian government. Further information pertaining to this accident may…NTSB CEN15LA389Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502B · Monroe, NELoss of propeller thrust for reasons that could not be determined, since examination of the airplane's engine, propeller, and associated accessories revealed no anomalies.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 CEN15LA383Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 25-235 · Harvey, NDThe partial loss of engine power due to a failed magneto and two cylinders with low compression. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner’s decision to operate the airplane with an ongoing engine issue.NTSB GAA15CA235Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Kalispell, MTThe pilot's loss of directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with runway and taxiway lights and terrain.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 GAA15CA228Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 337F · Danbury, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing, nose gear collapse, runway excursion, and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA15LA381Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrown James W Zenith Stol CH 750 · Charlotte, VTThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for a crosswind during landing, which resulted in a side load application to the nose landing gear and its subsequent collapse.NTSB ENG15WA035Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationEmbraer EMB120 · Moscow, RussiaThe government of Russia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Embraer EMB-120ER airplane that occurred on July 31, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Russia's investigation under the…NTSB CEN15LA351Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRoberts Bruce W Vans Aircraft RV 9A · Land O' Lakes, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ANC15LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Juneau, AKA loss of hydraulic fluid due to a fractured left main landing gear hydraulic actuator as a result of a fatigue crack, which led to the landing gear collapsing upon touchdown.NTSB WPR15LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M 20G · Phoenix, AZThe pilots' failure to apply carburetor heat during the approach for landing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB GAA15CA178Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · Newton, KSThe failure of the right main landing gear down-lock micro switch, which resulted in a landing gear collapse during landing, and the pilot/owner's unfamiliarity with the emergency landing gear extension procedure. Contributing to the accident was the flight…NTSB GAA15CA187Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHier James A Long EZ · Show Low, AZThe right main landing gear leg fracture, which resulted in the landing gear wheel separation and a runway excursion.NTSB GAA15CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeatherly 201B · Pemberton, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane's left main landing gear impacting an unknown object, and subsequent collapse during landing.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 WPR15LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEclipse EA500 · Sacramento, CAA manufacturing defect that resulted in fatigue failure of the left main landing gear trunnion.NTSB GAA15CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150F · Harlingen, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB CEN15WA248Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-28RT-201T · Grenchen, SwitzerlandNTSB WPR15LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurr Express 2000 RG · Glendale, AZA collapse of the left main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA15LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Fresno, CAThe failure of the nose landing gear (NLG) leg due to fatigue fractures, which resulted in the NLG collapsing during landing.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 ERA15LA212Accident · No injuriesClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportGates Lear Jet 35 · Newport News, VAThe flight crew’s inadequate preflight inspection of the nose landing gear strut, which resulted in the nosewheel not being aligned during retraction and the subsequent loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the nose…