NTSB investigations, CA
136 cases where NTSB found Landing gear system.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 9 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Where
Latest cases
Query with SQL
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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '010232'))
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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '010232')) 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 WPR26LA171Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Redding, CAThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distraction and his failure to conduct the before landing checklist.NTSB WPR26LA143Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPaul D Cannon Kitfox Light Squared · Lincoln, CAThe pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the improper installation and over torquing of the landing gear attachment hardware,…NTSB WPR25LA300Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Firebaugh, CAA loss of directional control during landing due to the partial separation of the right main landing gear oleo strut from a failed weld.NTSB WPR25LA237Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R182 · Thermal, CAThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use a pre-landing checklist.NTSB WPR25LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · La Verne, CAThe failure of the right main landing gear tubular spring due to a fatigue crack that originated at the airframe connecting bolt hole and progressed to an overstress fracture.NTSB WPR25LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · El Cajon, CAThe pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing with a flat tire.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 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 WPR24LA110Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 60 · Chino, CACorrosion on a landing gear retract rod assembly which precluded an extension of the gear and resulted in a gear-up landing.NTSB WPR24LA078Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172L · Grass Valley, CALoss of control during the landing roll due to a malfunctioning brake for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR24LA045Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Cameron Park, CAA failure of the right brake master cylinder piston due to a faulty return spring, which resulted in a seized right main landing gear brake and a runway excursionNTSB WPR23LA342Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210H · Santa Rosa, CAThe pilot’s failure to configure the landing gear during the landing approach.NTSB WPR23LA321Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210M · Napa, CAInsufficient hydraulic pressure to the landing gear system following the completion of the emergency gear extension checklist, which resulted in the main landing gear collapsing during landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of electrical power for…NTSB DCA23FA417Accident · No injuriesClass 2 · FieldFinal reportBoeing 737-890 · Santa Ana, CAMaintenance personnel’s excessive grinding of the left main landing gear’s aft trunnion pin during machining, which imparted heat damage to the base metal and led to the fatigue cracking that caused the pin to fracture during landing.NTSB WPR23LA312Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Dixon, CAThe pilot’s loss of directional control after striking an unidentified object during landing on an unimproved runway, and his subsequent use of excessive braking that resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR23LA270Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSling Sling LSA · Palm Springs, CAFailure of the landing gear strut during takeoff due to a preexisting cracks that were caused by a manufacturing anomaly during the composite fiber layup process.NTSB WPR23LA234Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210N · Olivehurst, CAThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB WPR23LA216Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172R · Santa Monica, CAA failure of the nose wheel upper torque link bolt, which resulted in a loss of steering control. Contributing to the accident were maintenance personnel’s failure to inspect and replace the fractured bolt and the pilot’s oversight of the bolt during his…NTSB WPR23LA154Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T337G · Upland, CAThe pilot’s failure to properly flare the airplane, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to fly a nonstandard traffic pattern, which resulted in an unstable approach.NTSB WPR23LA116Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · San Jose, CAA landing gear collapse due to an inadequately maintained landing gear extension and retraction system.NTSB WPR23LA021Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Georgetown, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and a separation of the right main landing gear.NTSB WPR22LA365Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMary Alexander JA30 Superstol · Groveland, CAThe pilot's excessive application of brake during an attempt to avoid wildlife while taxing resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR22LA355Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHartunian Robert Pulsar XP · Big Bear, CAThe pilot’s inability to maintain directional control after landing with an excessive ground speed due to a tailwind which, resulted in a severe shimmy which subsequently damaged a hydraulic brake line.NTSB WPR22LA373Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Avalon, CAThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing, resulting in a gear up landing and substantial damage to the airplane’s belly.NTSB WPR22LA226Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna TR182 · Santa Barbara, CAA failure of the right main landing gear actuator pressure line O-ring, which resulted in a gear-up landing on the runway.NTSB WPR22LA228Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210N · Palm Springs, CAThe failure of the pilot to ensure the landing gear was down and locked before landing.NTSB WPR22LA163Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTextron T206H · Santa Barbara, CAThe loss of directional control for undetermined reasons. Contributing was the overstress fracture of the nose gear upper trunnion brace attach point.NTSB WPR22LA159Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 42 · Long Beach, CAThe failure of the right main landing gear brace rib for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB WPR22LA086Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310Q · Corona, CAThe pilot receiving instruction failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distraction and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision.NTSB WPR22LA075Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchulze Erwin E JR SHA Glasair SH-2R · Santa Paula, CAThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB WPR20LA288Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Chino, CAThe failure of the engine-driven hydraulic pump, which resulted in the main landing gear not fully extending and locking into place during landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the emergency gear extension system for reasons that could not…NTSB WPR20LA306Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Upland, CAThe failure of the right landing gear due to fatigue cracking.NTSB DCA20LA138Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 767 · Los Angeles, CAThe left main landing gear’s failure to extend due to the separation of the brake rod retaining hardware from the aft inboard wheel for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR20CA204Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a crosswind and excessive braking action, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB WPR20LA172Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAyres S2R · Imperial, CAThe pilot's loss of control during a landing roll due to a failure of the main O-ring in the right brake assembly, which resulted in a loss of brake pressure and subsequent brake failure.NTSB WPR20LA104Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · San Jose, CAThe failure to properly service the hydraulic power pack prevented a normal landing gear extension. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the landing gear emergency release valve to function properly for reasons that could not be determined based on…NTSB WPR20CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCubCrafters FX-3 · Sonoma/Schellville, CAThe pilot's inadvertent activation of the left brake during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and collision with a ditch.NTSB WPR20CA045Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Lancaster, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his use of excessive braking while taxiing.NTSB WPR19LA247Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 510 · El Monte, CAThe pilot's failure to disengage the parking brake before takeoff, which resulted in decreased acceleration and a subsequent runway overrun following an aborted takeoff.NTSB WPR19FA230Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 560XL · Oroville, CAThe pilot’s failure to release the parking brake before attempting to initiate the takeoff, which produced an unexpected retarding force and airplane nose down pitching moment. Also causal was the flight crew’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which…NTSB GAA19CA494Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell 690 · Stockton, CAThe pilot's delay in extending the landing gear and his improper movement of the landing gear lever, which led to a gear-up landing.NTSB WPR19LA201Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R182 · King City, CAA landing gear collapse following an undetermined loss of electrical power, which prevented the landing gear from fully extending.NTSB GAA19CA324Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDavid Shotwell Murphy · South Lake Tahoe, CAThe pilot's failure to properly tighten his seat belt, which allowed him to slide forward in his seat and resulted in his inadvertent application of excessive brake application during the landing roll and a subsequent noseover.NTSB WPR19LA117Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportNanchang CJ 6 · Grass Valley, CAA loss of brake control due to fatigue fracture of the brake control cable, which resulted in the separation of the cable from the brake handle.NTSB GAA19CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Marina, CAThe pilot’s inadvertent application of the brakes, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR18LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · San Luis Obispo, CAThe failure of the landing gear extension motor due to wear, which resulted in the right main landing gear not fully extending and locking into place during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that all three landing gear…NTSB GAA18CA455Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Healdsburg, CAThe pilot's improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR18CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDornier Alpha JET · Sacramento, CAThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s and the flight instructor’s failure to adequately monitor the workload.NTSB ANC18LA043Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Ramona, CAThe failure of the engine-driven hydraulic pump due to the installation of improper cap screws, which resulted in a gap in the pump housing, a subsequent hydraulic leak, and the landing gear collapsing.