# NTSB investigations: Landing gear system, general

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN26LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA166.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 42 NG · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 9, 2026 · N311LH · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's installation of an oversized tire, which prevented the left main landing gear from extending resulting in a precautionary gear up landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA002.md): Champion 7GC · Haskell, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 1, 2025 · N621E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience with the recently installed brakes and tundra tires.
- [NTSB CEN25LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA083.md): Raytheon Hawker 800XP · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 20, 2025 · N6NR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear to extend for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC25LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA009.md): Cessna 180 · Egegik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 29, 2024 · N9140R · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the right main landing gear leg for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN25LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA001.md): Cessna TR182 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 1, 2024 · N756JY · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the right main landing gear during landing rollout.
- [NTSB WPR24LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA278.md): Cirrus Design SF50 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2024 · N727VB · Substantial damage
  > The 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 CEN24LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA261.md): Air Tractor AT602 · Decatur, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 12, 2024 · N528JC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to the malfunction of the tail wheel locking mechanism.
- [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 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.
- [NTSB ERA24LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA037.md): Cessna 210 · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 13, 2023 · N9515X · Substantial damage
  > A failure of a hydraulic filter, which preluded normal extension of the landing gear. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to confirm that he landing gear was extended before landing, which resulted in a gear up landing.
- [NTSB CEN23LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA382.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Bonham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 23, 2023 · N7122E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot receiving instruction and flight instructor to follow the landing checklist and extend the landing gear before landing
- [NTSB ERA23LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA301.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 14, 2023 · N400S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB DCA23FA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23FA339.md): Boeing 717-200 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 28, 2023 · N955AT · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue fracture of the upper lock link that initiated along scratch features on the lower surface at the parting line of the forged aluminum component. Contributing to the accident was the overhaul facilities noncompliance with Service Bulletin 717-32-002.
- [NTSB WPR23LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA022.md): Beech V35B · Nogales, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 20, 2022 · N50JM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to establish a positive rate of climb before retracting the landing gear when he executed an aborted landing, which resulted in a propeller strike, diminished climb performance, and the inadvertent contact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA392.md): Mooney M20C · Farmington, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2022 · N21007 · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the landing gear during landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR22LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA228.md): Cessna P210N · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2022 · N4752K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to ensure the landing gear was down and locked before landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA183.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · Wharton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 21, 2022 · N66NP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN22LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA169.md): Cessna 172RG · Pearland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 3, 2022 · N5338V · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to extend the landing gear and perform a before landing checklist.
- [NTSB WPR22LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA124.md): Cessna 310R · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 10, 2022 · N3UR · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the right main landing gear bellcrank lower arm fork, bellcrank, pivot bolt, and trunnion bellcrank lug for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR21LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA209.md): Cessna TR182 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2021 · N155CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed deployment of the landing gear, which resulted in the collapse of the main landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN21LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA105.md): Piper PA-30 · Navasota, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 28, 2020 · N1236 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB WPR20LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA187.md): Cessna 310 · Coeur D Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 18, 2020 · N6602B · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance of the landing gear system which resulted in a partial gear collapse during landing.
- [NTSB ERA20CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA203.md): Beech 36 · Batavia, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2020 · N15DN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during a precautionary landing after an electrical failure.
- [NTSB WPR20LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA104.md): Piper PA46 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 28, 2020 · N304LA · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ERA20MA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20MA001.md): Boeing B17 · Windsor Locks, CT · Accident · 7 fatal · Class 2 · Major · Final report · Oct 2, 2019 · N93012 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to properly manage the airplane’s configuration and airspeed after he shut down the No. 4 engine following its partial loss of power during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/maintenance director’s inadequate…
- [NTSB ERA19LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA255.md): Cessna 310 · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 21, 2019 · N2299F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear to fully extend and lock for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA19TA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA233.md): Beech 95B55 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Jul 19, 2019 · N386Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during landing.
- [NTSB WPR19LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA144.md): Piper PA28R · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2019 · N4992J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to configure the landing gear in a timely manner before landing, which resulted in a propeller strike.
- [NTSB GAA19CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA234.md): Cessna T310 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2019 · N358MN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s and flight instructor's failure to verify that the landing gear were extended, which resulted in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadvertent pulling of the landing gear motor circuit, which prevented the…
- [NTSB ERA19TA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA067.md): Beech A36 · Summerland Key, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Nov 23, 2018 · N41VK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during landing rollout, resulting in a landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB ERA18LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA215.md): Cessna R182 · Florence, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2018 · N1693R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to comply with emergency procedures in the pilot's operating handbook, resulting in the collapse of the main landing gear during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to address the low battery voltage before…
- [NTSB GAA18CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA207.md): Piper PA34 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2018 · N4567T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction and flight instructor’s failure to properly configure the landing gear before landing, which resulted in landing with the landing gear retracted.
- [NTSB ERA18LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA058.md): Mooney M20K · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2017 · N5254G · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the normal landing gear extension system for reasons that could not be determined due to damage to the system and the pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked before touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB ANC18LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA009.md): Cessna 172RG · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2017 · N6102R · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the airplane 's electrical system, which led to the failure of the landing gear system, for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal…
- [NTSB WPR17LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA217.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2017 · N9020P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB WPR17LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA165.md): Lake LA 4 · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 25, 2017 · N7628L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to activate the hydraulic system during the approach, and his failure to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked before touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with an inoperative…
- [NTSB GAA17CA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA409.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey LSA · Spicewood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2017 · N108SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear before landing on water.
- [NTSB ERA17LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA189.md): Beech 58 · Augusta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2017 · N9132S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane for landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s fatigue and self-induced distractions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA126.md): Piper PA32R · Fort Mohave, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2017 · N6885F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear for landing.
- [NTSB ERA16LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA261.md): Schweizer 269C · Calhoun, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2016 · N6148D · Substantial damage
  > The 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 CEN15LA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA415.md): Beech 58 · Gary, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2015 · N4199S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was down while on short final, his subsequent failure to conduct a go-around, and his loss of situational awareness of the airplane’s altitude above the runway while landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA222.md): Cessna A185F · Emily, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2015 · N23DE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear, which resulted in a gear down water landing and a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA15LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA273.md): Beech 35-C33 · Wilmington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2015 · N829T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was in the down and locked position before touchdown, which resulted in a landing with the gear in transit.
- [NTSB CEN15LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA252.md): Michael Wilson Murphy Spirit · Livingston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2015 · N193MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which increased the induced drag and led to the engine having insufficient power to overcome the drag and climb the airplane and resulted in a forced landing and the subsequent collapse of the main landing…
- [NTSB ERA14CA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA307.md): Beech 58 · Tupelo, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2014 · N93HS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear on the runway, which resulted in a landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB ERA14CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA276.md): Swearingen SA 226AT · Dayton, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2014 · N120SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during the approach, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB CEN14CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA310.md): Cessna 421A · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2014 · N936U · Substantial damage
  > The improper rigging of the landing gear by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB WPR14CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA093.md): Maule M 7-235 · Lake Havasu, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 10, 2014 · N6136T · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' failure to verify the landing gear position prior to the water landing and the pilot/examiner's failure to adequately monitor the pilot.
- [NTSB WPR14CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA092.md): Cessna 177RG · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2013 · N7592V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention and not using a checklist.
- [NTSB WPR14CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA057.md): New Piper PA46 350P · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2013 · N3151G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper use of the checklist.

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## 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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '01023200'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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