NTSB investigations, 2024
107 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\") = 2024
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") = 2024 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 GAA25WA050Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBeechcraft E90 · Pucallpa, PeruNTSB CEN25LA061Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Crystal, MNThe malfunction of the landing gear system which resulted in a collapse of the main landing gear during the landing roll.NTSB DCA25WA058AccidentClass 3 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Abuja, NigeriaNTSB ERA25LA070Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWilliam M Clapp CLAPP-SABERWING · Valdosta, GAA hard landing and subsequent gear collapse due to the pilot’s failure to securely close the airplane canopy and its subsequent opening on short final.NTSB WPR25LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGulfstream AM Corp Comm Div 690D · Spokane, WAA partial loss of engine(s) power due ice ingestion.NTSB CEN25LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican AA-1B · Brenham, TXA partial loss of engine power due to an obstructed induction system from a mud dauber nest.NTSB GAA25WA051Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · ForeignPiper PA46 · Treviso, ItalyNTSB ERA25LA061Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBeech B300 · Franklin, NCOn November 28, 2024, about 1019 eastern standard time, a Beech B300, N907EJ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Franklin, North Carolina. The airline transport pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…NTSB WPR25LA049Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SF50 · Mesa, AZThe pilot’s improper landing gear selection during the takeoff roll and failure to maintain airplane control during a rejected takeoff, which resulted in abnormal contact with the runway and a collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB ERA25LA055Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBrunner-Winkle Bird A · Senoia, GAThe pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and landing gear collapse.NTSB ERA25LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJolly Warren T Bakeng Duce · Plant City, FLFailure of the right main landing gear attachment bolt and hold-down nut, resulting in the right main landing gear collapsing.NTSB ERA25LA074Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Palm Beach Gardens, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.NTSB ERA25LA042Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV8-A · Cleveland, GAA nose landing gear collapse on landing and subsequent nose over.NTSB ERA25LA067Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210 · Ball Ground, GAThe pilot and the flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a simulated loss of engine power during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with a taxiway sign.NTSB ERA25LA038Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDeneal Daniel W Vans RV6A · Taylorsville, KYA nose landing gear collapse following a bounced landing.NTSB ERA25LA041Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAnderson Kitfox 4 · New Castle, PAA partial loss of engine power due to a split fuel line that resulted in a fuel leak and reduced fuel supply to the aft carburetor.NTSB ERA25LA028Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · St. Agatha, MEA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in environmental conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing.NTSB ANC25LA006Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Talkeetna, AKThe mechanical failure of the left main landing gear leg due to corrosion, resulting in substantial damage to the left struts.NTSB CEN25LA048Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 58TC · International Falls, MNThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.NTSB ANC25LA003Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Wasilla, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop.NTSB ERA25LA019Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Gainesville, GAThe pilot’s sudden incapacitation due to an in-flight cardiac arrest, which necessitated a landing by a non-pilot passenger and resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB ERA25LA030Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZenith Zodiac 601 HDS · Altoona, PAThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a deteriorated gascolator gasket. Contributing was the failure of the mechanic to replace the gasket during the most recent condition inspection.NTSB ERA25LA022Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTextron T206H · Blountville, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff and subsequent rejected takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to verify rudder trim setting prior to takeoff.NTSB CEN25LA015Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30 · New Orleans, LAThe failure of a landing gear torque arm which resulted in a landing gear collapse and runway excursion.NTSB WPR25LA006Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAgustawestland AW109SP · Kamas, UTThe pilot’s exceedance of the helicopter’s available power while landing in a confined area, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and a hard landing.NTSB ERA25LA035Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Merritt Island, FLA worn fuel selector valve, which resulted in a restriction of fuel flow to the engine and a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA25LA007Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportNorth American Navion · Rutherfordton, NCAn in-flight fire, the origin of which could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR25LA009Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Mesa, AZThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain airspeed during landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ANC25LA031Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLawrence M Zubel Loehle 5151 Mustang · Vernal, UTThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing which result in the left landing gear collapsing.NTSB CEN25LA001Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna TR182 · Englewood, COThe collapse of the right main landing gear during landing rollout.NTSB ERA24LA401Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRemos Gemini Remos G-3/600 · Atwell, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control on takeoff.NTSB CEN24LA373Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Delta, COThe pilot’s loss of aircraft control during a bounced landing and go-around, during which the right main landing gear struck a large rock, which damaged it such that it collapsed during the following landing, which caused the airplane to impact the ground…NTSB GAA24WA297Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-31 · Gloucestershire, United KingdomNTSB ERA24LA389Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Erie, PAThe student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.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 ERA24LA385Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 195 · Dyersburg, TNFailure of the tailwheel strut, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing roll and a runway excursion.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 ERA24LA376Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 58 · Raleigh, NCDamage to the landing gear selector switch wire bundle which resulted in an inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the takeoff roll.NTSB ERA24LA377Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20 · Oxford, CTThe seizure of the right main landing gear extension rod bearing and subsequent buckling of the rod, resulting in a landing gear collapse.NTSB WPR24LA303Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T206H · Big Bend-Gold Bar, WAThe pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA24LA360Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech B100 · Jesup, GAA hard landing short of the runway threshold, which resulted in a collapse of the left main landing gear and subsequent runway excursion during landing.NTSB ERA24LA358Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 305 · Sterling, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent landing gear collapse. Contributing was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB ANC24LA082Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Sagwon, AKA failure of the landing gear fitting at the fuselage attachment point to due to a poor weld joint.NTSB GAA24WA269Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 402 · Kariba, ZimbabweNTSB ERA24LA356Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCanadian Light Acft Sales &Svc Bushcaddy Explorer R80 · Charleston, WVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent landing gear collapse.NTSB CEN24LA321Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185 · Loveland, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, that resulted in a ground loop and a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA24LA347Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Gainesville, FLThe separation of a nose landing gear axle retaining nut and the subsequent the failure of the nose landing gear during landing.NTSB WPR24LA278Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SF50 · Watsonville, CAThe pilot’s inadvertent use of the landing gear control handle instead of the flaps selector switch during the landing rollout, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB WPR24LA275Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Concord, CAThe failure of the main landing gear to extend and lock for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Contributing to the accident was a mechanical failure of the manual landing gear release mechanism due to inadequate clearance…NTSB WPR24LA272Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRenquist George GS-2 Sportsman · Hawthorne, CAThe flight crew’s failure to maintain airspeed during a short field landing and the instructor’s delayed remediation, which resulted in a hard landing.