NTSB investigations, 2024
39 cases where the sequence of events included Landing gear not configured.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 32 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2010 | 29 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 34 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2019 | 35 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2024 | 39 |
| 2025 | 47 |
| 2026 | 33 |
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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\" = '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"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" = '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
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 ERA25LA094Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 58 · Florence, SCThe pilot’s failure to follow the emergency procedures and extend the landing gear manually after the landing gear did not initially extend normally.NTSB ERA25LA083Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech B95A · Murray, KYThe 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 ERA25LA045Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHawker Beechcraft G58 · Fairfield Township, NJThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the landing gear for landing.NTSB CEN25LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 58 · Shreveport, LAThe pilot’s inadvertent failure to lower the landing gear before touching down.NTSB CEN25LA016Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Springfield, MOThe 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 CEN25LA008Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Inguadona, MNThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the landing gear on the amphibious airplane before a water landing.NTSB CEN24LA375Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 14 19 · Cortez, COThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB GAA24WA312AccidentClass 5 · ForeignLearjet LJ-31A · Chihuahua, MexicoNTSB ERA24LA386Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 402 · Boston, MAThe 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 CEN24LA348Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Amarillo, TXThe pilot’s failure to extend the airplane’s landing gear before landing.NTSB ERA24LA354Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 300 · Asheboro, NCThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB ERA24LA351Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 680 · Washington, NCThe 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 CEN24LA307Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 58 · Kalamazoo, MIThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB ERA24LA337Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · North Myrtle Beach, SCThe 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 CEN24LA288Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Ft. Atkinson, WIThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distractions and his failure to conduct the Before Landing checklist.NTSB CEN24LA264Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Mount Vernon, ILThe 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 ERA24LA313Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTrozzi Thomas Searey · Eustis, FLThe flight instructor's failure to properly configure the landing gear before performing a water landing.NTSB CEN24LA258Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportProgressive Aerodyne Searey · Stillwater, OKThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the landing gear before performing a water landing.NTSB ERA24LA307Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Greenville, NCA landing with the nose gear retracted as a result of an intermittent landing gear relay.NTSB CEN24LA247Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Air Racing Lancair IVP · Midland, TXThe 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 ERA24LA288Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R182 · Medina, OHThe 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 GAA24WA308Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA28 · Leeds, United KingdomNTSB GAA24WA192Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172 · Norfolk, United KingdomNTSB CEN24LA223Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Eaglesnest, MSThe pilot’s failure to extend the airplane’s landing gear before landing.NTSB WPR24LA157Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210 · Daggett, CAThe 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 GAA24WA211AccidentClass 5 · ForeignBeech B200 · Williamtown, AustraliaNTSB ERA24LA218Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20K · Conway, SCThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB ERA24LA193Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech E-55 · Greenville, SCThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB ERA24LA186Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Concord, NCFailure of a landing gear extension system hydraulic hose, which resulted in a landing with the landing gear retracted.NTSB CEN24LA152Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Galveston, TXMaintenance 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 ERA24LA155Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSouth Central Searey · Knoxville, TNThe pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear of the amphibious airplane prior to a water landing.NTSB ERA24LA226Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Griffin, GAThe pilot’s failure to extend the airplane’s landing gear before landing.NTSB ERA24LA130Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Zephyrhills, FLThe pilot’s failure to lower the landing gear before touchdown, which resulted in a gear-up landing.NTSB WPR24LA086Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A35 · Maricopa, AZThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the landing gear and verify its position before landing, which resulted in a gear-up landing.NTSB ERA24LA108Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R182 · Abingdon, VAThe pilot's failure to lower the airplane's landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in abnormal runway contact.NTSB CEN24LA109Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJavron PA-12 Replica · Inver Grove Heights, MNThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the landing gear on his amphibious airplane before landing on water.NTSB GAA24WA319Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA28R · Buenos Aires, ArgentinaNTSB ERA24LA089Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Groton, CTThe 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 CEN24LA086Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Fort Worth, TXThe 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.