# NTSB investigations: Gear collapsed 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. Page 5 of 6 · 285 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI90LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA116.md): Beech E 55 · New Richmond, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1990 · N17577 · Substantial damage > Pilot's improper use of the landing gear mechanism during the landing roll, which resulted in the partial collapse of the landing gear. - [NTSB MIA90LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA100.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Jackson, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1990 · N2078B · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper compensation for the cross-wind. - [NTSB MIA90LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA099.md): Cessna P210N · Natchez, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1990 · N4738A · Substantial damage > The late extension of the landing gear by the pilot. - [NTSB FTW90LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA028.md): Beech 95-A55 · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1989 · N422K · Substantial damage > The landing gear was either not fully extended during the landing or it retracted during the landing roll for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB NYC90LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA016.md): Cessna T210N · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1989 · N244MB · Substantial damage > Lack of hydraulic fluid in the hydraulic system. - [NTSB DEN89LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA183.md): Cessna 177RG · Brighton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1989 · N8203G · Substantial damage > Failure of the landing gear down lock, which allowed the landing gear to collapse during the landing. - [NTSB SEA89LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA140.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Vashon, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1989 · N8402C · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Factors related to the accident were: unfavorable wind conditions, high obstructions (trees), and soft terrain where the aircraft touched down during the aborted takeoff. - [NTSB MIA89IA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89IA187.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Naples, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1989 · N8422Y · Minor damage > Left main gear collapsed due to poor maintenance. - [NTSB CHI89LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA080.md): Cessna 411 · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1989 · N444EA · Substantial damage > Failure of a bolt in the left main landing gear assembly. - [NTSB SEA89LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA072.md): Beech A55 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1989 · N6866Q · Destroyed > A premature/improper retraction of the landing gear by the second pilot (aircraft owner), who was occupying the right front seat. - [NTSB LAX89LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA118.md): Cessna 310 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1989 · N4899B · Substantial damage > The failure of the landing gear strut on the right main gear due to improper maintenance. - [NTSB MIA89LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA089.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1989 · N4303X · Substantial damage > Faulty installation of avionics equipment which caused wiring in the landing gear system to be improperly reinstalled. - [NTSB ATL89LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA076.md): Beech A90 · Montgomery, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1989 · N623AW · Substantial damage > The instructor pilot (CFI) inadvertently actuated the landing gear handle to the up position. - [NTSB CHI89LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA043.md): Cessna T303 · Romeo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1989 · N9890C · Substantial damage > The failure of the left main landing gear assembly due to stress corrosion. - [NTSB SEA89LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA017.md): Cessna 210K · Anacortes, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1988 · N9495M · Substantial damage > During a gusty crosswind landing, touchdown was accomplished about 500 feet past the runway threshold. The aircraft bounced at touchdown. The pilot stated that he thought he had a flat main tire. The pilot momentarily added power after touchdown to go-around… - [NTSB CHI88LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA197.md): Cessna 310RII · Noblesville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1988 · N98980 · Substantial damage > During the landing roll, shortly after touchdown and brake application, the left main landing gear collapsed due to the failure of the drag brace. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control of the aircraft and it veered off the left side of the… - [NTSB FTW88IA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88IA129.md): Embraer EMB-110P1 · Abilene, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1988 · N91DA · Minor damage > The airplane touched down on the main wheels, bounced, then touched down on the runway with all three landing gear retracted with the gear doors closed. During the investigation, no electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic malfunctions could be found. The landing… - [NTSB SEA88LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA085.md): Beech 35 · Pasco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1988 · N2839V · Substantial damage > During lndg roll, NLG and rmlg collapsed. During tow in from rwy, lndg gear cb was noted to be tripped. Cause of cb activation unk. - [NTSB MIA88LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA054.md): Cessna 310F · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1987 · N317L · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he had made three touch & go landings & on the fourth landing, while on rollout, the left main gear collapsed & the acft slid to a stop on the runway. Post crash examination of the landing gear revealed that the left main gear downlock rod… - [NTSB CHI88LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA023.md): Cessna A150K · Elkhart, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1987 · N8382M · Substantial damage > The plt of Cessna A150K, N8382M, was landing after the plt of another Cessna 150 had landed & had started to back-taxi up the same rwy. The plt of the other acft stated that she had announced her intentions to back taxi up the rwy & that she did not hear any… - [NTSB MIA87LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA258.md): Aero Commander 560-F · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1987 · N61BT · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he had just completed his third touch & go ldg when the gear collapsed while the acft was on the rwy. A plt/mechanic who assisted in removing the acft from the rwy stated that just after the accident, he peered into the cockpit & observed… - [NTSB ATL87LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA150.md): Piper PA-28-200 · Maxwell Afb, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1987 · N6857J · Substantial damage > During the landing roll, the pilot lost directional control of the acft. The right main and nose gears collapsed. Inspection of the acft failed to reveal any system malfunction/failure. - [NTSB CHI87LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA121.md): Beech 58P · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1987 · N6401H · Substantial damage > During landing roll-out the left main and nose gear collapsed. The pilot stated in his report that he does not recall touching any switches on roll-out. However, upon exiting the aircraft, the pilot reported that the landing gear relay was tripped open and… - [NTSB MIA87LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA120.md): Cessna 210C · Ponch, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1987 · N3643Y · Substantial damage > The acft was found abandoned in a sugar beet field with the landing gear collapsed. Information pertaining to the occupant(s), history of flt, and facts pertaining to the accident could not be determined. Injury index presumed. - [NTSB ANC87LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA053.md): Cessna 185F · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1987 · N9618H · Substantial damage > While taxiing on skis at excess speed, the pilot lost control of the airplane in a crosswind. The landing gear box failed causing substantial damage to the airframe and propeller. - [NTSB MKC87LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA031.md): Cessna 180 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1986 · N26DL · Substantial damage > During landing airplane ballooned due to wind gust. After touchdown. Airplane veered left and duirng pilot's correction, the left main landing gear leg broke off. Metallurgical evaluation revealed a previous fatigue failure in the fracture surface. - [NTSB MKC86FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FA197.md): Rockwell NA-265-80 · Liberal, KS · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1986 · N64 · Substantial damage > The right main landing gear downlock pin retracted just before or during touchdown. The airplane touched down 21 feet short of the runway. It traveled that 21 feet, traveled the full length of the 6999-foot runway, then traveled another one-fourth of a mile… - [NTSB MKC86LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA176.md): Piper PA-30 · Hope, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1986 · N7625Y · Substantial damage > The CFI stated that the landing gear collpased during landing roll as he raised the flaps. The student, a commercial plt, was applying power for a touch and go at the time. Post accident examination of the landing gear system failed to disclose any… - [NTSB DEN86LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA196.md): Beech 95-B55 · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1986 · N67297 · Substantial damage > The plt said that he activated the landing gear retraction switch during the landing roll. The gear retracted causing the acft to settle on the rwy. - [NTSB MIA86LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA222.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Cleveland, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1986 · N53SP · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that when he took off, the acft was overweight and he was unable to remain airborne. He attempted a running landing, the skids dug in and collapsed causing the spray boom to swing forward and break the bubble canopy. - [NTSB MIA86LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA170.md): Cessna 177RG · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1986 · N1888Q · Substantial damage > The plt stated that the landing gear indicator light showed the gear to be down & locked. When the acft touched down the landing gear collasped and the acft slid to a stop. Post crash examination of the landing gear showed it to operate normally in all modes.… - [NTSB MKC86LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA119.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1986 · N1581X · Substantial damage > During a takeoff roll fm johnson county executive airport, the PIC stated that the left landing gear collapsed and the aircraft impacted the rwy and veered off into soft terrain. Inspection revealed that when electrical power was initiated and the gear switch… - [NTSB MIA86LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA116.md): Beech BE-95 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1986 · N17AT · Substantial damage > The acft had not been flown in over 2 yrs & the last annual inspection was performed 1-25-83. The acft had to be jump started due to a dead battery. During ldg roll-out, the gear collapsed. An exam of the bottom of the acft revealed damage consistent with the… - [NTSB MIA86LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA114.md): Cessna 177RG · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1986 · N35911 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that on final apch he extended the landing gear but on touchdown the gear completely collapsed. Post crash examination of the acft revealed that the alternator belt was loose allowing the battery to drain down enough so the electric hydraulic… - [NTSB MKC86LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA060.md): Beech N35 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1986 · N9398Y · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he was on the landing roll and reached for the flap switch and moved the landing gear switch instead. The landing gear then retracted. - [NTSB CHI86LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA086.md): Cessna 172N · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1986 · N5466D · Substantial damage > The plt was diverting into galesburg due to bad weather at his original destination. Following an ILS approach at galesburg he spotted the rwy at '200 ft plus' off to his right. He then 'side-stepped' to the right but touched down in a crabbed angle. He… - [NTSB ATL86LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA043.md): Piper PA-31T · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1985 · N4445K · Substantial damage > During landing roll the landing gear collapsed and the acft skidded to a stop on the rwy. The acft was substantially damaged and the plt was not injured. A witness stated that he observed the landing gear in the down position while the acft was in the traffic… - [NTSB LAX85LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA375.md): Cessna T210 · Bishop, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1985 · N2251R · Substantial damage > The plt reptd the landing gear collapsed during the landing roll and that the lnd gear down light was illuminated while on final approach. Examination of the aircraft disclosed the lnd gear doors were damaged by the side loads and that both main lnd gears… - [NTSB ANC85LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA156.md): Cessna 210 · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1985 · CFTFS · Substantial damage > The right main gear collapsed during landing. Post accident examination of the landing gear disclosed the rear door actuator rod failed and the gear door was bent. The right hand main gear downlock failed in an area which appeared to have been previously… - [NTSB MIA85LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA236.md): Mooney M20F · Ft. Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1985 · N7122V · Substantial damage > The acft settled to the rwy during the takeoff roll after the landing gear retracted. The plt stated that the landing gear collapsed for an unknown reason. A post accident inspection of the landing gear and related components revealed no defects or… - [NTSB MKC85LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA155.md): Beech 95-A55 · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1985 · N1522Z · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he was receiving a multi-engine flight check from a designated flt examiner. They were still rolling after a landing when the examiner requested a go-around. The plt said that after advancing the throttles, he reached for the flap switch &… - [NTSB LAX85LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA289.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1985 · N5916P · Destroyed > During arrival at dusk, the plt attempted to lower the landing gear, but did not observe a gear dowm light indication. He recycled the gear several times, then utilized the emergency gear extention sys. He stated that when he used the extention sys, he… - [NTSB DEN85LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA149.md): Beech V35B · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1985 · N908V · Substantial damage > N904V, a privately owned B-35, skidded off to the side of a runway during landing. The plt said that he inadvertently activated the gear up switch instead of the flap switch. The right landing gear collapsed causing the plt to lose control of acft. - [NTSB NYC85LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA135.md): Gulfstream 681 · Millville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1985 · N911JM · Substantial damage > The plt reported that when the landing gear was lowered during the apch, the right main gear light did not illuminate, however, the 'in-transit' light went out. He also reported, the gear warning horn stopped sounding and the hydraulic pressure was normal.… - [NTSB LAX85LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA249.md): Hiller 12-C · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1985 · N38767 · Substantial damage > The plt was demonstrating autorotations to a touchdown on a dirt rwy into a 5 kt headwind. On the final landing he said that the touchdown felt the same as others he had done. Speed at touchdown was 15 mph and the helicopter slid forward in a straight line… - [NTSB ATL85LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA148.md): Beech 58 · Hilton Head, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1985 · N679BL · Destroyed > The plt stated that the landing gear selector was placed in the down position while on downwind for ldg & upon touchdown the landing gear collapsed. Post crash examination of the landing gear failed to disclose any mechanical failure or malfunction of the… - [NTSB DEN85LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA116.md): Beech 58TC · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1985 · N123BC · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he inadvertently raised the landing gear during the landing roll. - [NTSB CHI85LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA159.md): Cessna 310B · Shelbyville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1985 · N5471A · Substantial damage > When the gear was extended during the apch, a down & locked indication was not obtained. The plt made several attempts to lock the gear down, using both the electrical & manual systems, but was unable. After touchdown, the right main gear collapsed. The acft… - [NTSB ATL85LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA128.md): Varieze Duncan/Varieze · Ocracoke, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1985 · N9329A · Substantial damage > During landing, the tab which connects the landing gear cross tube failed allowing the right gear to collapse. The acft has an experimental certificate. The failure appeared to be due to design limitations. - [NTSB CHI85LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA142.md): Cessna 172RG · Portland, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1985 · N9584B · Substantial damage > Upon landing the nose gear was down & locked, but both main gear collapsed. The plt was not certain if a down & locked indication was received before touchdown. During a gear retraction/extension test after the accident, the gear operated normally. Also, the… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=190&page=6 ## 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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 190) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=190&page=5 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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