# NTSB investigations, FL: Main 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 1 of 2 · 54 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB MIA06LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA130.md): Cessna 550 · Marathon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2006 · N466SS · Substantial damage > The separation for undetermined reasons of the stud (P/N 6541204-5) which secures the main landing gear actuator assembly side brace to the main landing gear outer cylinder, allowing partial collapse of the right main landing gear while taxiing after landing. - [NTSB MIA05LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA062.md): Howard DGA-15 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2005 · N68431 · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel failure to detect corrosion in the landing gear strut, resulting in the gear collapsing during landing and damage to the airplane. - [NTSB MIA05LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA018.md): Cessna 340A-RAM VI · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2004 · N340BK · Substantial damage > The left landing gear collapsing due to the actuator separating for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA04LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA038.md): Cessna 172RG · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2003 · N4721R · Substantial damage > Pilot's improper emergency landing gear extension procedure which resulted in the right main landing gear not locking in the down position subsequent right main landing gear collapsing on landing. - [NTSB MIA01LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA174.md): Socata TB-20 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2001 · N1887S · Substantial damage > The collapse of the left main landing gear for undetermined reasons resulting in the loss of directional control and subsequent on-ground collision with a ravine. - [NTSB MIA01LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA137.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2001 · N876BB · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point resulting in a long landing and subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear. Also, failure of the pilot to perform a go-around following a long landing. - [NTSB MIA01IA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01IA091.md): Cessna 402C · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2001 · N108GP · Minor damage > Incomplete compliance with a non-mandatory Cessna Service Information Letter by an unknown person resulting in pulling through of the attach bolt of the upper and lower link assemblies and subsequent rotation of the right wheel assembly. Additionally,… - [NTSB ATL01LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA030.md): Learjet 25B · Ft. Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2001 · N48WA · Substantial damage > The mechanic's failure to properly install and secure the left main landing gear aft trunnion pin in accordance with procedures. - [NTSB MIA98LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA248.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1998 · N39776 · Substantial damage > The collapse of the right main landing gear for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to execute the emergency gear extension procedure. - [NTSB MIA98LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA123.md): Cessna 402B · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1998 · N400AR · Substantial damage > the pilot allowed the airplane to improperly touchdown on the right main landing gear, resulting in the gear collapsing, and subsequent impact with runway visual range equipment. - [NTSB MIA97LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA253.md): Cessna 411 · Williston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1997 · N12WT · Substantial damage > the pilot-in-command's excessive taxi speed. - [NTSB MIA95LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA016.md): Cessna 402C · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1994 · N5715C · Substantial damage > The failure of the left main landing gear upper barrel and trunion assembly due to overstress separations, resulting in the collapse of the left main landing gear on landing rollout. - [NTSB MIA95LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA012.md): Cessna 210L · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1994 · N732CQ · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to depart an airport and continue flight with a known deficiencies in equipment. Contributing to the accident was the failure of company maintenance personnel to adjust the down lock mechanism prior to flight. - [NTSB MIA94IA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94IA183.md): Cessna 402C · St. Petersburg, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1994 · N318AB · Minor damage > Collapse of the right main landing gear during the landing roll for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA93LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA123.md): Cessna 172RG · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1993 · N5338V · Substantial damage > The failure of the left main gear pivot assembly, resulting in the collapse of the left main landing gear during the landing rollout. - [NTSB MIA92LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA187.md): Helio HE29 · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1992 · N6DB · Substantial damage > The total failure of the landing gear tail wheel lock on landing roll out, resulting in an on ground loss of control (ground loop) and collapse of the left main landing gear. - [NTSB MIA92LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA172.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1992 · N975DA · Substantial damage > The failure of maintenance personnel to comply with a service bulletin, which allowed a cracked landing gear housing to go undetected, resulting in failure of the landing gear. - [NTSB MIA91LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA003.md): Beech C-90 · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1990 · N7128J · Substantial damage > The lack of lubrication by maintenance personnel of the nose landing gear actuator. - [NTSB MIA90LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA004.md): Maule M-4-220C · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1989 · N40340 · Substantial damage > Failure of the left main landing gear. - [NTSB MIA89LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA239.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1989 · N1072L · Substantial damage > Retraction of the right main landing gear for an unknown reason. - [NTSB MIA89LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA216.md): Cessna 195B · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N841DP · Substantial damage > The failure of the left main landing gear spring due to low cycle fatigue, resulting in the loss of control of the ground. - [NTSB MIA89LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA147.md): Cessna 310P · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1989 · N5769M · Substantial damage > Collapse of the left main landing gear due to overload failure of the trunnion and bellcrank assembly. - [NTSB MIA89IA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89IA145.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 6, 1989 · N859SC · Minor damage > Fatigue failure of the left main landing gear trunnion. A contributing factor was: inadequate inspection procedure in Piper service bulletin #787A. - [NTSB MIA89LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA121.md): Cessna 340A · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1989 · N4273C · Substantial damage > Failure of the right main landing gear bellcrank assembly due to binding and inadequate maintenance lubrication. - [NTSB MIA89LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA107.md): Cessna 402A · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1989 · N2882F · Substantial damage > The overload failure of the bellcrank for the left main gear retraction linkage assembly for an unknown reason. - [NTSB MIA89IA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89IA094.md): Beech B60 · Jacksonville, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1989 · N294D · Minor damage > Failure of the left main landing gear retract rod due to poor maintenance and inspection of the main gear assembly. - [NTSB MIA89LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA085.md): Cessna 340A · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1989 · N5454X · Substantial damage > Seizure of the right main landing gear upper downlock top bushing, and the failure of other maintenance personnel to properly rig the landing gear down light micro switches. - [NTSB MIA88LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA276.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1988 · N15513 · Substantial damage > While taxiing to takeoff after lndg, the left main lndg gear collapsed. The acft slid to stop. Examination of the acft revealed the lndg gear microswitch failed internally. The landing gear handle was down gut no determination could be made as to its position… - [NTSB MIA88LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA235.md): Cessna 172M · Plymouth, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1988 · N12840 · Substantial damage > After a normal lndg, during the lndg roll at aprx 50-55 mph, the acft rolled through a 1-2' deep puddle of water. The acft slowed & at aprx 35 mph, the rt main lndg gear slowly began rotating aft. The acft came to rest supported by the rt horizontal… - [NTSB MIA88IA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88IA230.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Tampa, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1988 · N47506 · Minor damage > Shortly after depg, the plt elected to rtrn to the arpt for paperwork he had forgotten. He rprtd the apch & touchdown were normal, but drg the lndg roll, the left main gear collapsed. Subsequently, the acft veered off the rwy & hit a rwy lgt before stopping.… - [NTSB MIA88LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA189.md): Cessna 402B · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1988 · N7628Q · Substantial damage > The right main gear collapsed on touchdown. An exam of the gear revealed that a fork bolt had been improperly adjusted. The facility that performed the last maintenance denied adjusting the bolt. - [NTSB MIA88LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA165.md): Rockwell 500-S · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1988 · N57222 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he had just brought the acft to a stop & had shut down both engs. At that time, the lt. gear collapsed. Maintenance crew found that one of the actuating cyls was out of adjustment & the bungee cords were weak. The gear assy itself appeared… - [NTSB MIA88LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA064.md): Beech 95-C55 · Marathon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1987 · N707CC · Substantial damage > While on a personal flt after the plt lowered the landing gear for landing, the left main landing gear did not extend. The plt continued the apch, & after touchdown, the acft veered off the rwy, collided with trees, then came to rest. According to FAA… - [NTSB MIA87IA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87IA192.md): Cessna 310J · Sarasota, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1987 · N3120L · Minor damage > During the landing roll the rt main landing gear collapsed after which the acft slid off the rwy, collided with a taxiway light & came to rest. Insp of the rt main landing gear revealed that the downlock spring failed which prevented the gear from fully… - [NTSB MIA87LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA169.md): Cessna 421B · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1987 · N137JR · Substantial damage > During the landing roll the lt main landing gear collapsed. The acft then slid to a stop. Insp of the lt landing gear revealed that the upper & lower torque links which maintains parallel alignment of the tire to the fuselage separated. This occurred as a… - [NTSB MIA87IA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87IA170.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Jacksonville, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1987 · N180PA · Minor damage > During the landing roll the rt main landing gear collapsed. Examination of the landing gear revealed that the strut housing (trunnion) failed due to overload which was precipitated by fatigue and caused by a stress riser located on a manufacturing seam. - [NTSB MIA87IA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87IA131.md): Cessna 310Q · Ft.Lauderdale, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1987 · N7665Q · Minor damage > During the landing roll the right main gear collapsed. Inspection of the acft by FAA personnel revealed that this was caused by a twisted torque tube which failed to fully extend the gear. - [NTSB MIA87LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA121.md): Cessna 310L · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1987 · N3304X · Substantial damage > The left main landing gear collapsed during the landing roll after the plt inadvertently retracted the landing gear instead of the flaps. The pilot left the scene of the accident and his identity is unknown. - [NTSB MIA87IA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87IA011.md): Cessna 310R · West Palm Beach, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1986 · N2638N · Minor damage > While on an on-demand air-taxi flight the pilot noted that at touchdown the rt main gear was collapsing. He executed a go-around and attempted to lower the gear manually, but could not. The pilot then shut down the right engine and feathered the right… - [NTSB MIA86IA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86IA211.md): Beech D18S · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1986 · N76Q · Minor damage > Flight experienced collapse of the right main landing gear during landing roll when the bolt which attaches the upper end of the drag leg failed in fatigue. Company maintenance personnel did not remove this bolt regularly for inspection. Beech aircraft… - [NTSB MIA86LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA134.md): Cessna 310L · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1986 · N216Y · Substantial damage > The right main landing gear collapsed on the landing rollout, after which the acft slid off the right side of the rwy & came to rest on the grass. Post crash examination of the landing gear retract system revealed that the right main gear retract push pull… - [NTSB MIA86LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA063.md): Cessna 310J · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1986 · N12DS · Substantial damage > The pilot/owner reported that he had the left main landing gear repaired twice previously due to left gear collapses upon landing. He also stated that he had just picked up the aircraft from the mechanic performing the last repair. When upon the first landing… - [NTSB MIA86LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA008.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1985 · N9135Y · Substantial damage > The plt stated that on final apch after lowering the landing gear he got an unsafe gear light. He then flew by the twr & the controller stated that the gear appeared to be down. He then recycled the landing gear & received a normal gear down indication. Upon… - [NTSB MIA85IA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85IA195.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1985 · N25701 · Minor damage > The acft wing dropped to the rwy after lndg. The CFI said that the lndg was smooth with the student plt at the controls. When the wing started dropping the CFI said he took the controls but could not keep the wing up. Post acc invest showed that the left main… - [NTSB MIA85LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA157.md): Cessna T310R · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1985 · N2638N · Substantial damage > The plt stated that while taxiing in from landing & upon exicuting a right turn into the ramp the right main landing gear collapsed. Inspection of the landing gear revealed that the aft push pull retract rod failed at the rod end allowing the collapse of the… - [NTSB MIA84LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA217.md): Cessna 310 · Key Largo, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1984 · N3623D · Substantial damage > Plt stated gear was lowered for landing but down & locked light did not illuminate. Gear was recycled and as observed through an outside mirror, plt stated gear appeared down. Following touchdown and a 75 ft ground roll the rt main gear collapsed. - [NTSB MIA84LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA085.md): Beech 95-B55 · St Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1984 · N1767W · Substantial damage > The acft landed with its left main gear jammed in the up position. Since the landing gear warning and indicating system indicated all normal the crew was unaware of the problem until the roll out. Investigation revealed that the left main gear actuating motor… - [NTSB MIA84FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA084.md): Douglas DC-3 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1984 · N922CA · Substantial damage > While taxiing for takeoff, the coplt attempted to increase the pressure in the landing gear downline by placing the landing gear hydraulic handle in the down position. The coplt believed that he confused the procedure & pulled up on the landing gear lock… - [NTSB MIA84LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA011.md): Cessna 185 · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1983 · N60925 · Substantial damage > The acft was on a flt from miami, FL to cancum, Mexico when the plt elected to make an en route stop at Key West, FL to check the wx. During the landing, the left main gear collapsed. An exam revealed a wear pattern on the landing gear & fuselage structure in… - [NTSB MIA83IA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83IA009.md): Beech A-36 · Daytona, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1983 · N2864W · Minor damage > The left main landing gear collapsed on landing rollout. Thegear arm was determined to have been bent and cracked after the gear collapsed possibly due to low gear down tension. A new left left gear up bracket had not been installed. An annual inspection… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=FL&occurrence=191&page=2 ## 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" = 191) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=191&state=FL --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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