# NTSB investigations, 2024: 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 ERA25LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA094.md): Beech 58 · Florence, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 27, 2024 · N458K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to follow the emergency procedures and extend the landing gear manually after the landing gear did not initially extend normally.
- [NTSB ERA25LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA083.md): Beech B95A · Murray, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 19, 2024 · N755RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to lower the landing gear before touchdown, which resulted in a gear-up landing. Contributing was the designated pilot examiner’s inadequate monitoring and lack of remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA25LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA045.md): Hawker Beechcraft G58 · Fairfield Township, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 6, 2024 · N793RG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly configure the landing gear for landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA017.md): Beech 58 · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 16, 2024 · N4203A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent failure to lower the landing gear before touching down.
- [NTSB CEN25LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA016.md): Piper PA-30 · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 10, 2024 · N7577Y · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inability to confirm landing gear position before landing due to the sun glare which resulted in gear up landing. Contributing to the accident was an undetected tripped circuit breaker for the landing gear and the inoperative gear…
- [NTSB CEN25LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA008.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Inguadona, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 8, 2024 · N212FB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly configure the landing gear on the amphibious airplane before a water landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA375.md): Bellanca 14 19 · Cortez, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 29, 2024 · N8851R · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB GAA24WA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA312.md): Learjet LJ-31A · Chihuahua, Mexico · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 24, 2024 · XA-ARD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA24LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA386.md): Cessna 402 · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2024 · N18VV · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a solid hydraulic fluid line, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid that prevented the landing gear extension process from completing normally. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to fully activate the emergency landing…
- [NTSB CEN24LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA348.md): Beech A36 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 10, 2024 · N6931T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the airplane’s landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA354.md): Beech 300 · Asheboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 19, 2024 · N600KA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA351.md): Cessna 680 · Washington, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 18, 2024 · N680SA · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s failure to properly configure the airplane before landing and the captain’s subsequent failure to recognize the landing gear aural warning, which resulted in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew’s inadequate…
- [NTSB CEN24LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA307.md): Beech 58 · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 6, 2024 · N484WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA337.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · North Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2024 · N5343C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use the emergency landing gear extension system, resulting in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident was an alternator belt failure.
- [NTSB CEN24LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA288.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Ft. Atkinson, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2024 · N980BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distractions and his failure to conduct the Before Landing checklist.
- [NTSB CEN24LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA264.md): Cessna 210 · Mount Vernon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 12, 2024 · N9776Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to lower the landing gear, resulting in a wheel up landing. Contributing to the accident was the intermittent warning horn which likely did not sound to warn the pilot about the misconfigured landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA24LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA313.md): Trozzi Thomas Searey · Eustis, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2024 · N222D · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to properly configure the landing gear before performing a water landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA258.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey · Stillwater, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2024 · N9987Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly configure the landing gear before performing a water landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA307.md): Beech 95-B55 · Greenville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2024 · N9308Q · Substantial damage
  > A landing with the nose gear retracted as a result of an intermittent landing gear relay.
- [NTSB CEN24LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA247.md): American Air Racing Lancair IVP · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 29, 2024 · N451M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend and verify landing gear extension which resulted in a wheels-up landing. Contributing was the increased workload due to several airplane issues that occurred during the descent in severe turbulence.
- [NTSB ERA24LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA288.md): Cessna R182 · Medina, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2024 · N182GZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor’s lack of remedial action, which resulted in a landing with the landing gear not correctly configured.
- [NTSB GAA24WA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA308.md): Piper PA28 · Leeds, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 22, 2024 · G-SACS · Minor damage
- [NTSB GAA24WA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA192.md): Cessna 172 · Norfolk, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 16, 2024 · G-MCLY
- [NTSB CEN24LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA223.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Eaglesnest, MS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2024 · N2900H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the airplane’s landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB WPR24LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA157.md): Cessna P210 · Daggett, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 16, 2024 · N4769K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to detect the tripped alternator circuit breaker in flight, which resulted in a drained battery that prevented the landing gear from fully extending to the down-and-locked position. Contributing to the accident was the improperly installed…
- [NTSB GAA24WA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA211.md): Beech B200 · Williamtown, Australia · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · May 13, 2024 · VH-XDV · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA24LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA218.md): Mooney M20K · Conway, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 3, 2024 · N3777 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA193.md): Beech E-55 · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 24, 2024 · N333HE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA186.md): Cessna 210 · Concord, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 12, 2024 · N777NT · Substantial damage
  > Failure of a landing gear extension system hydraulic hose, which resulted in a landing with the landing gear retracted.
- [NTSB CEN24LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA152.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Galveston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 5, 2024 · N9996V · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the oil filter adapter when replacing the oil filter adapter gasket which resulted in the filter becoming loose, resulting in the loss of engine oil, and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA24LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA155.md): South Central Searey · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 25, 2024 · N912GB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear of the amphibious airplane prior to a water landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA226.md): Beech A36 · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 11, 2024 · N216R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the airplane’s landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA130.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 1, 2024 · N15529 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to lower the landing gear before touchdown, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB WPR24LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA086.md): Beech A35 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 11, 2024 · N691B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly configure the landing gear and verify its position before landing, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA108.md): Cessna R182 · Abingdon, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 4, 2024 · N756ZW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the airplane's landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in abnormal runway contact.
- [NTSB CEN24LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA109.md): Javron PA-12 Replica · Inver Grove Heights, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 4, 2024 · N360WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly configure the landing gear on his amphibious airplane before landing on water.
- [NTSB GAA24WA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA319.md): Piper PA28R · Buenos Aires, Argentina · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 21, 2024 · LV-MGT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA24LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA089.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Groton, CT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 9, 2024 · N33300 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Also contributing, was the flight instructor’s failure to monitor the airplane’s configuration while on approach to land.
- [NTSB CEN24LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA086.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 7, 2024 · N816AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor’s lack of recognition and inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a gear up landing.

## 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") = 2024
  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=2024

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