NTSB investigations, KS
21 cases where NTSB found Landing gear system.
Cases per year
| 2012 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
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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\" = 'KS' 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" = 'KS' 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 CEN25LA133Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Liberal, KSThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distraction and his failure to conduct the prelanding checklist.NTSB CEN24LA060Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Anthony, KSA failure of the airplane’s alternator, which resulted in a loss of electrical power, and the pilot’s failure to use the emergency gear extension procedure during the initial landing approach, which led to a gear-up landing.NTSB CEN23LA222Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPitts S-2S · Garden Plain, KSThe pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing roll due to a flat tire.NTSB CEN22LA079Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Ellinwood, KSThe pilot's improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN21LA129Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportColumbia Aircraft Mfg LC42-550FG · Larned, KSThe pilot’s failure to allow sufficient time for the brakes to cool after a previous aborted takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion during a second aborted takeoff due to degraded braking performance. Contributing to the accident was the contact of the hot…NTSB CEN19LA315Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA34 · Kingman, KSThe malfunction of the landing gear extension system for reasons that could not be determined with the available evidence.NTSB GAA19CA307Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportDavid S Meek SUN Devil · Junction City, KSThe pilot rated passenger's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the improperly maintained main landing gear brake pads.NTSB GAA19CA300Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV6 · Rose Hill, KSThe pilot's unintentional engagement of the brakes before landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA206Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28R · Hutchinson, KSThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB CEN19LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Beaumont, KSThe right brake being locked during the landing roll on the turf runway for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB CEN18LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Beloit, KSThe mechanic’s failure to properly torque one of the left brake caliper’s back plate attachment bolts while re-installing it during the annual inspection, which resulted in the left main landing gear not extending before landing.NTSB GAA17CA415Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195 · Leavenworth, KSThe pilot’s inadvertent toe brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop.NTSB GAA16CA379Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportJesse Saint/Troy Townsend/Etha CH-801 · Beaumont, KSThe pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard bounced landing and a nose over.NTSB GAA16CA364Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Manhattan, KSThe flight instructor and pilot receiving instruction's omission to use an appropriate checklist and extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft's fuselage and bulkhead.NTSB CEN16LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · New Century, KSThe pilot’s application of excessive brake pressure to maintain a safe taxi speed during a long, slightly downhill taxi with a strong quartering tailwind, which resulted in a brake fire.NTSB GAA15CA226Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStick & Rag Flying Club CB 1 · Kingman, KSThe separation of the left wheel from the landing gear assembly during the landing touchdown, which precipitated a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and nose over.NTSB GAA15CA178Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · Newton, KSThe failure of the right main landing gear down-lock micro switch, which resulted in a landing gear collapse during landing, and the pilot/owner's unfamiliarity with the emergency landing gear extension procedure. Contributing to the accident was the flight…NTSB CEN14LA357Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Wichita, KSMaintenance personnel’s improper landing gear system repair, which resulted in a hydraulic leak and subsequent gear collapse during landing.NTSB CEN13CA319Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TR182 · Emporia, KSThe pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing.NTSB CEN12LA471Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Augusta, KSThe loss of brake effectiveness on landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident brake system examination did not reveal any anomalies, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ENG12IA024Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Hays, KSA failure of the nose landing gear end cap due to fatigue. Contributing to the failure were the ineffective inspection and the unknown effect of grain direction on fatigue life.