# NTSB investigations, 2008: Landing gear not configured

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN09CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA118.md): Socata TBM 700 · Clovis, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2008 · N70LR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to complete the before-landing checklist, which led to his failure to lower the gear before landing.
- [NTSB CEN09FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA094.md): Bombardier CL-600-2C10 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2008 · N511MJ · Minor damage
  > The failure of the left landing gear to extend due to improper maintenance when the landing gear door was replaced. Contributing to the incident was the manufacturer's inadequate maintenance manual instructions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA156.md): Rockwell International 500-S · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2008 · N51RF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB WPR09CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA044.md): Cessna T210M · Hanford, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2008 · N732XS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to use the before-landing checklist and extend the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA071.md): Cessna 172RG · Cleveland, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2008 · N941SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB WPR09CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA101.md): Beech K35 · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2008 · N411B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use a checklist and the distraction caused by the discussion with the passenger.
- [NTSB CEN09CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA058.md): Mooney M20E · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2008 · N1264X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to lower the gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to complete the before landing checklist.
- [NTSB DEN08LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA159.md): Cessna 172RG · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2008 · N6416V · Substantial damage
  > The improper maintenance performed resulting in a jammed nose landing gear door preventing the extension of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB DFW08CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA227.md): Cessna 172RG · Almogordo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2008 · N9783B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the airplane's landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA285.md): Haines Searey · Sunapee, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2008 · N204PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was retracted for the water landing.
- [NTSB LAX08LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA281.md): Cessna TU206G · Groveland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N818CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was retracted prior to the water landing.
- [NTSB DFW08CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA219.md): Piper PA46-500TP · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N618MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was placed in the down position prior to landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA259.md): Piper PA-34-200T · East Tawas, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2008 · N9114K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB MIA08LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA159.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · West Kingston, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2008 · N56064 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and altitude while maneuvering to land during an emergency descent. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI08CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA236.md): Beech H35 · Bay City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2008 · N5430D · Substantial damage
  > The checklist not followed and the inadvertent wheels up landing by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX08CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA247.md): Mooney M20K · Chehalis, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2008 · N252MX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear, resulting in a gear up landing.
- [NTSB DFW08CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA193.md): Piper PA-30 · Rockport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2008 · N44HM · Substantial damage
  > The 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 NYC08CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA232.md): Yowell Mallard II · Groveland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N463AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use the checklist and his failure to retract the landing gear for a water landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB LAX08LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA201.md): Cessna A185F · Rainier, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2008 · N5403E · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent extension of the left float's landing gear to near the down position due to a failure of the gear's rear hydraulic seal.
- [NTSB CHI08CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA163.md): Mooney M20K · New Philadelphi, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2008 · N252AD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB LAX08FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA144.md): de Havilland DHC-2 MK I · Stehekin, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N9558Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear wheels prior to performing a water landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's disabling of the landing gear warning/advisory system and possible fatigue due to his work schedule.
- [NTSB LAX08CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA151.md): Beech B200 · Travis AFB, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2008 · N241PH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently raised the landing gear during landing roll.
- [NTSB DEN08CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA083.md): Beech 76 · Cleburne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2008 · N928TA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight instructor and student pilot to extend the landing gear prior to the airplane touching down on the runway.
- [NTSB CHI08CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA110.md): Beech 95-B55 · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2008 · N8991M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent raising of the landing gear during rollout.
- [NTSB SEA08CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA106.md): Cessna 177RG · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2008 · N1925Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot under instruction to lower the landing gear, the failure of both pilots to follow the landing checklist, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB MIA08CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA085.md): Thomas J. Dorsey Searey · Mount Dora, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 29, 2008 · N202MT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify the position of the landing gear prior to making a water landing.
- [NTSB LAX08LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA086.md): Cessna 402 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2008 · N4010Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear torque link assembly for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA080.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2008 · N4098A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of company maintenance personnel to install the upper pivot bolt through the pivot hole in the upper end of the landing gear actuating rod, and the company maintenance inspector's inadequate inspection of the work performed.
- [NTSB SEA08CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA092.md): Piper PA-24 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2008 · N146P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear.
- [NTSB MIA08CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA077.md): Piper PA24-260 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2008 · N9126P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist resulting in a gear up landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA067.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2008 · N318PA · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB CHI08CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA088.md): Shaffer KR-2 · Fremont, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 24, 2008 · N455JS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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") = 2008
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '095' 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/095/sequence?year=2008

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