NTSB investigations, GA
67 cases where NTSB found Landing gear system.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 5 |
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| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Where
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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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'GA' 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" = 'GA' 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 ERA26LA210Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJohn Bradley Vans RV-7 · Athens, GAContamination of the left wheel brake system with debris, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff.NTSB ERA26LA150Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Athens, GAThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB ERA26LA086Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPipistrel D O O Panthera X152 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB ERA26LA057Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Eastman, GAThe flight instructors failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB ERA26LA030Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHugh Nunnally Farrior Cozy MK IV · McRae-Helena, GAThe pilot’s failure to extend the nose landing gear, which resulted in a nose gear up landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inappropriate decision to continue to fly with known delamination damage to the propeller.NTSB ERA26LA020Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Canon, GAThe pilot’s inadvertent application of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB ERA25LA042Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV8-A · Cleveland, GAA nose landing gear collapse on landing and subsequent nose over.NTSB ERA24LA298Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGlobe GC1B · Peachtree City, GAA right main landing gear collapse during landing.NTSB ERA24LA226Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Griffin, GAThe pilot’s failure to extend the airplane’s landing gear before landing.NTSB ERA24LA056Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRaytheon 400A · Atlanta, GAThe collapse of the airplane’s left main landing gear during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA24LA049Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Valdosta, GAThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB ERA24LA019Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Atlanta, GAThe flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action and the student pilot’s failure to relinquish the flight controls as directed by the flight instructor, resulting in a loss of control and nose over.NTSB ERA24LA012Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 300 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach speed, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the runway overrun were the pilot’s application of full reverse at an airspeed higher than that allowed by the system, which added power and forward…NTSB ERA23FA274Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Claxton, GAThe flight crew’s improper fuel management, which resulted in the airplane’s right engine being starved of fuel and its subsequent total loss of power.NTSB ERA23LA378Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Savannah, GAFailure and collapse of the nose landing gear during landing.NTSB ERA22LA434Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 414 · Augusta, GAThe failure of the nose landing gear to fully extend and lock into position for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in its collapse during landing.NTSB ERA22LA367Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVickers-Slingsby T65A · Butler, GAThe pilot’s retraction the landing gear just prior to touchdown on the runway.NTSB ERA22LA282Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 414 · Jasper, GAThe failure of the owner to comply with a service bulletin, which resulted in the failure of the left main landing gear torque tube due to fatigue cracking.NTSB ERA22LA246Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 58 · Perry, GAThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the landing gear before landing.NTSB ERA22LA022Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Statesboro, GAThe student pilot’s failure reduce power and apply sufficient braking after landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with objects and terrain.NTSB ERA21LA246Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHonda HA-420 · Kennesaw, GAThe mechanic’s improper installation of the left main wheel assembly.NTSB ERA21LA352Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHine T L/Johnson R Bush Wacker · Thomaston, GAA loss of directional control upon landing for reasons that could not be determined as a result of a delayed report. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to continue a flight with an unknown airworthiness issue.NTSB ERA20CA200Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportVans RV8 · Hampton, GAA right main landing gear break malfunction during landing. Contributing to the accident was a worn right main landing gear caliper pin and pressure plate hole.NTSB ERA20CA171Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · Athens, GAThe collapse of the left main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA20LA035Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 55 · Griffin, GAThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane was properly configured for takeoff, which resulted in the inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the takeoff roll and the airplane’s subsequent runway excursion.NTSB GAA20CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 36 · Douglas, GAThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear due to intoxication during an unauthorized flight.NTSB ERA19TA182Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportAeronca 7AC · Concord, GAThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane brake assemblies revealed no anomalies that would have caused the right brake to lock, which…NTSB ERA19LA173Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 269B · Hampton, GAGround resonance during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA19CA138Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inability to see the landing gear position light because his iPad was blocking his view of it and his feeling of being rushed during the approach and…NTSB ERA18LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Thomaston, GAA landing gear axle nut being pulled from the threads of the axle rod at an unknown time, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA18LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337 · Atlanta, GAAn area of pitting and corrosion on the surface of the aluminum hydraulic line connecting the emergency handle/pump to the electric hydraulic pump, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic pressure and the pilot’s inability to extend the landing gear.NTSB ERA18LA154Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 421 · Sandersville, GAA nose landing gear collapse for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA18CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHarris Pierce Velocity XL RG · Locust Grove, GAThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear due to his distraction by talking on the radio, which resulted in a gear-up landing.NTSB ERA18LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA34 · Thomasville, GAA stone becoming lodged in a left main landing gear (MLG) drag link, which resulted in the failure of the left MLG to extend and lock.NTSB ERA17LA324Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195 · Newman, GAThe improper rigging of the tailwheel assembly, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff. Contributing to accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane despite knowing it required excessive right rudder inputs for it to move…NTSB GAA17CA428Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper L 21B · Cartersville, GAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll and subsequent excessive brake application, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ERA17LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarnes Richard B/Howe Michael Vans RV 10 · Blairsville, GAThe pilot’s loss of directional control upon landing.NTSB ERA17LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Augusta, GAThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane for landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s fatigue and self-induced distractions.NTSB ERA17LA151Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 414 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's diverted attention during the landing approach, which resulted in his failure to configure the landing gear and a subsequent a gear-up landing.NTSB ERA16LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Calhoun, GAThe helicopter owner’s failure to ensure the helicopter’s airworthiness and the inadequate inspection and maintenance of the helicopter's landing gear dampers, which resulted in ground resonance during throttle application. Contributing to the damage of the…NTSB ERA16LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Kennesaw, GAInadequate inspection and rigging of the landing gear system, which resulted in the subsequent failure and collapse of the left main landing gear during landing.NTSB ERA16LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's delayed extension of the landing gear and his failure to ensure that the main landing gear (MLG) were down and locked before touchdown, which resulted in the collapse of both MLG. Contributing to the landing gear collapse was the mis-set landing…NTSB ERA16LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Albany, GAThe mechanic's inadequate inspection of the brake system during the most recent annual inspection, which resulted in the failure of both left and right main landing gear torque plates and a subsequent loss of braking action.NTSB ERA15LA160Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Williamson, GAThe separation of the nosewheel upon landing due to a missing bolt that attached the upper torque assembly to the nosewheel steering arm assembly. When and how the bolt separated could not be determined.NTSB ERA14LA422Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAckland Jeffrey Dean SH 3R · Columbus, GAThe mechanic’s improper installation of the landing gear extend/retract switch, which resulted in the retraction of the landing gear during the aborted takeoff.NTSB ERA14CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 95 B55 (T42A) · Newnan, GAThe flight instructor's inadvertent movement of the landing gear switch, which resulted in a landing gear collapse and substantial damage to the fuselage.NTSB ERA13CA149Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBucker Jungmann Casa 1.31 · Rupert, GAThe fracture of the left main landing gear axle, which resulted in a loss of control during landing.NTSB ERA13MA139Accident · 5 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBeech 390 · Thomson, GAThe pilot's failure to follow airplane flight manual procedures for an antiskid failure in flight and his failure to immediately retract the lift dump after he elected to attempt a go-around on the runway. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of…NTSB ERA12LA431Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLeder John A Leder Velocity XL RG · Thomson, GASeparation of the nose landing gear due to a preexisting fatigue crack caused by an earlier shimmy event and the subsequent incorrect installation of the shimmy dampener.NTSB ERA12CA424Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing.