# NTSB investigations, FL: 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB MIA08CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA031.md): Cessna 310P · Dunnellon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2007 · N5811M · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the right main landing gear scissors by company maintenance personnel, resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear during takeoff. - [NTSB NYC07LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA248.md): Tecnam P92 Echo Super · Sebring, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2007 · N107LS · Substantial damage > The failure of the landing gear bolt, which resulted in the collapse of the landing gear. - [NTSB NYC07CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA156.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2007 · N500JT · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB MIA07IA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07IA047.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71F · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2007 · HK2277 · Minor damage > Improper torque of a landing gear lockbolt by company maintenance personnel during landing gear installation. - [NTSB MIA06LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA055.md): Beech C90A · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2006 · N12LE · Substantial damage > The collapse of the right main landing gear for an undetermined reason during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with the runway. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the published emergency/abnormal procedures. - [NTSB MIA06LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA048.md): Cessna 310N · Destin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2006 · N4196Q · Substantial damage > The down limit switch, which operates the landing gear mechanical stop, was bent in the up position and allowed the gear motor to continued to run, causing the gearbox to over-travel, pull on the landing gear rods, and retract the landing gear. - [NTSB MIA05CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA156.md): Cessna 172-S · Kendall-Tamiami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2005 · N513JG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing which resulted in damage to the airplane. - [NTSB MIA05LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA081.md): Beech C-45H · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2005 · N231SK · Substantial damage > The overload failure of the left main landing gear for undetermined reasons during the landing roll resullting in collapse of the left main landing gear. - [NTSB ATL04CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA192.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2004 · N268DA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the after landing check list, which resulted in his inadvertent gear retraction during landing roll. - [NTSB MIA04LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA036.md): Cessna 310P · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2003 · N5811M · Substantial damage > Inadequate maintenance by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in operation of the airplane with a deflated nose landing gear strut, which resulted in the nose gear failing to lock in position, gear collapse, and damage to the airplane during landing… - [NTSB ATL02LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA149.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2002 · N957T · Substantial damage > Pilot in command failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll that resulted in a ground loop and the overload failure of the right main landing gear. - [NTSB MIA02LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA128.md): Cessna 340A · Bunnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N15FH · Substantial damage > An improper maintenance inspection of the landing gear system by other maintenance personnel that resulted in a worn/loose over center spring for the right main landing gear being kept in service which caused the right main landing gear not to go over center… - [NTSB ATL01LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA058.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2001 · N3042C · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the left main landing gear strut that resulted in collapse of the landing gear. - [NTSB MIA00LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA072.md): Aeronca 7AC · Palmetto, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2000 · N82029 · Substantial damage > Failure for undetermined reasons of the right main landing gear strut during landing resulting in collapse of the right main landing gear. - [NTSB ATL00LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA013.md): Beech BE36 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1999 · N3089A · Substantial damage > The collapse of the main landing gear for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL00LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA010.md): Cessna 310Q · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1999 · N310GC · Substantial damage > The failure of the left main landing gear down locking mechanism for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL98LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA130.md): Cessna 210L · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N300EW · Substantial damage > A 6-8 inch crack on the right main landing gear strut, which allowed the hydraulic fluid to escape from the system, along with a power pack sequencing valve failure which allowed the main landing gear to fold on landing. A factor in the accident was the… - [NTSB MIA98LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA125.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1998 · N8269A · Substantial damage > The failure of the O-rings in the landing gear hydraulic cylinder. - [NTSB MIA95LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA030.md): Cessna 310L · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1994 · N216Y · Substantial damage > Failure of the landing gear extension and retraction system for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB MIA94LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA111.md): Mooney M20-J · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1994 · N187ER · Substantial damage > Collapse of the left main landing gear for unknown reasons. - [NTSB MIA93LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA034.md): Beech A36 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1992 · N9066S · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's inadvertent activation of the landing gear switch while attempting to raise wing flaps during landing rollout, resulting in collapse of the landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's diverted attention to the… - [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 MIA85LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA017.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Williston, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1984 · N24UE · Destroyed > The left seat pilot stated that he was doing touch and go landings on runway 04. He continued to state that on the last landing he touched down on the runway, then added full power and retracted the flaps, but inadvertantly retracted the landing gear. The… - [NTSB MIA84IA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84IA177.md): Grumman G-111 · West Palm Beach, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1984 · N112FB · Minor damage > After a repositioning flt, the main gear collapsed. An exam of the hand pump selector control valve revealed that one of the two dump ports for thr flap position had a hydraulic leak. Reportedly, this allowed system pressure to retract the gear. The valve,… - [NTSB MIA84LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA131.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1984 · N6890Y · Substantial damage > The plt could not get the left main gear extended for landing and then could not get the right main and nose gear to retract for a'belly'landing. The acft was landed on the sod beside the rwy with the left main retracted. The nose gear collapsed during the… - [NTSB MIA84LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA087.md): Beech B-58 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1984 · N21BR · Substantial damage > The acft landed with the right main gear & nose gear stuck in the retracted position, with the left main gear stuck in the extended position. Investigation revealed that the landing gear actuating rod had failed. - [NTSB MIA82DA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA083.md): Piper PA-30 · Placida, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 24, 1982 · N8043Y · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during the beginning of the landing roll the right main and nose landing gears collapsed. Examination revealed that the retraction torque tube arm fitting, Piper p/n 21012-03, which links the right main and nose gear to the retraction… ## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'FL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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&state=FL --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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