# Nose/tail gear strut/axle - Type: NTSB finding subsection - Path: [Aircraft](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01) › [Aircraft systems](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/0102) › [Landing gear system](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/010232) › Nose/tail gear strut/axle - NTSB code: 01023222 - Cases: 36 - In the probable cause: 32 - Fatal cases: 0 - All cases: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01023222/cases.md - Cases with it in the probable cause: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01023222/cases.md?cause=1 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01023222 ## Cases per year (in the probable cause / all) - 2008: 4 / 5 - 2009: 2 / 2 - 2010: 2 / 2 - 2011: 3 / 4 - 2012: 1 / 1 - 2013: 1 / 3 - 2014: 1 / 1 - 2015: 1 / 1 - 2016: 2 / 2 - 2017: 3 / 3 - 2018: 4 / 4 - 2020: 1 / 1 - 2023: 2 / 2 - 2024: 4 / 4 - 2026: 1 / 1 ## Defining events in these cases - [Landing gear collapse](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/094): 14 cases - [Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power)](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/330): 11 cases - [Aircraft structural failure](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/337): 2 cases - [Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230): 2 cases - [Hard landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/092): 2 cases - [Collision during takeoff/land](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/490): 1 cases - [Loss of engine power (total)](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341): 1 cases - [Part(s) separation from AC](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/338): 1 cases - [Fuel starvation](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/191): 1 cases - [Abnormal runway contact](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090): 1 cases ## Aircraft models (registry) - [Cessna 150H](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150h): 2 cases - [Stinson 108-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-108-2): 1 cases - [Socata TB-20 TRINIDAD](https://openairdocs.org/model/socata-tb-20-trinidad): 1 cases - [Luscombe 8C](https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-8c): 1 cases - [Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA](https://openairdocs.org/model/short-bros-sd3-60-sherpa): 1 cases - [Piper PA-44-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-44-180): 1 cases - [Piper PA-32RT-300T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32rt-300t): 1 cases - [Piper PA-31P](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31p): 1 cases - [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350): 1 cases - [Piper PA-28-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-180): 1 cases ## Other findings in the same cases - [Directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020) (Aircraft): 8 cases - [Aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040) (Personnel issues): 5 cases - [Scheduled/routine maintenance](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02062010) (Personnel issues): 3 cases - [Incorrect action performance](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041015) (Personnel issues): 3 cases - [Landing flare](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062041) (Aircraft): 3 cases - [Soft surface](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03023020) (Environmental issues): 2 cases - [Rough terrain](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03021015) (Environmental issues): 2 cases - [Installation](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02062035) (Personnel issues): 2 cases - [Scheduled/routine inspection](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02061520) (Personnel issues): 2 cases - [Decision making/judgment](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041520) (Personnel issues): 2 cases ## Newest cases - [NTSB CEN26LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA232), Jun 23, 2026: Rocky Mountain Kitplanes S-6S (N164GR), Marvel, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial blockage of the pitot static system that precluded the airspeed indicator from displaying the correct airspeed which led to the faster landing speed and bounced landing. - [NTSB CEN25LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA002), Oct 1, 2024: Air Tractor AT-402A (N45472), Moffett, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The tail wheel assembly’s fractured bolt which resulted in the pilot’s loss of directional control during landing. - [NTSB ERA24LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA385), Sep 18, 2024: Cessna 195 (N195KW), Dyersburg, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of the tailwheel strut, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing roll and a runway excursion. - [NTSB ERA24LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA347), Aug 16, 2024: Cessna 150 (N6495G), Gainesville, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The separation of a nose landing gear axle retaining nut and the subsequent the failure of the nose landing gear during landing. - [NTSB ANC24LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA048), Jun 1, 2024: Stinson 108-2 (N299C), Bethel, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The uncertificated pilot’s decision to fly an unairworthy airplane and his failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a landing gear collapse. Contributing was the… - [NTSB CEN24LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA103), Dec 8, 2023: Vans RV6 (N330RH), Bremen, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The collapse of the nose landing gear after it contacted soft terrain during the landing roll. - [NTSB WPR23LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA130), Mar 18, 2023: Aero Commander 100-180 (N4064X), Gordonville, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: A fatigue fracture of the nose landing gear scissor link, which resulted in a separation of the nose landing gear piston assembly. - [NTSB WPR20LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA290), Aug 20, 2020: Diamond DA 40 (N386MA), Benson, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the nose landing due to fatigue cracking. - [NTSB ERA18LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA220), Aug 15, 2018: Czech Sport Piper Sport (N425AZ), Stuart, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: Inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane's nose landing gear, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse during landing due to cracking and corrosion. - [NTSB ERA18LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA226), Jul 4, 2018: Piper PA28 (N8314W), Thomaston, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A 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 has coded findings and defining events since 2008; earlier cases used its older occurrence and cause codes and aren't counted. Findings: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings.md. Defining events: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events.md. Phases of flight: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases.md. Every investigation, filtered by finding, event, phase, state, year or model: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md (for example ?state=MI&fatal=1). NTSB's definitions: Accident and incident, 49 CFR 830.2 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-VIII/part-830/subpart-A/section-830.2), CICTT occurrence categories (PDF) (https://www.ntsb.gov/safety/data/Documents/datafiles/OccurrenceCategoryDefinitions.pdf), CICTT phases of flight (PDF) (https://www.ntsb.gov/safety/data/Documents/datafiles/PhaseofFlightDefinitions.pdf), and NTSB coding manual, before 2008 (PDF) (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). 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