# NTSB investigations, 1982: 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB LAX83LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA062.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1982 · N477BL · Substantial damage > The right main landing gear collapsed during the landing roll. On-scene examination revealed that the right main gear was down & locked, but a material failure in the trunnion allowed the gear to rotate out & clockwise leading to collapse. A similarly located… - [NTSB ATL83FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA073.md): Cessna 421B · Fort Payne, AL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1982 · N3380Q · Substantial damage > During landing the right main landing gear scissors bolt & bushing pulled through the scissors mount hole allowing the landing gear to rotate 90 deg. An incorrect washer (standard 5/16 in) had been installed in the scissors assembly duringrecent maintenance.… - [NTSB ANC83LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA025.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Alexander Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1982 · N742GF · Substantial damage > The pilot landed on rough, snow covered terrain and the landing gear collapsed. This aircraft had an out of date annual inspection. - [NTSB ATL83LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA069.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1982 · N41336 · Substantial damage > The pilot landed on runway 23 with winds that were variable from 250 to 290 deg at 14 gusting 24 KTS. With these winds, the maximum crosswind component would have been about 21 KTS. The maximum demonstrated crosswind component for this aircraft was 15 KTS.… - [NTSB MKC83LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA034.md): Cessna 140 · Alliance, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1982 · N89838 · Substantial damage > Right landing gear collapsed during landing. A hole was found drilled through strut. The hole was not shown on parts catalog. - [NTSB ATL83IA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83IA053.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Washington, DC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1982 · N501BC · Minor damage > The pilot reported that he had 3 green lights after extending the landing gear. During landing roll, the left main ldg gr collapsed for an undetermined reason. The landing gear handle was found in the down position. - [NTSB ANC83LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA020.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Brevig Mission, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1982 · N3675P · Substantial damage > While the pilot was landing on a road, the left main gear, forward support tube failed. The pilot stated that he applied takeoff power to avoid ground looping and the plane became airborne. He stated that he "dumped" his flaps while indicating 60 mph and… - [NTSB ANC83LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA014.md): Cessna 150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1982 · N7964V · Substantial damage > Prior to landing, the pilot was advised that the lakes were closed by the airport management and that he would be landing at his own risk. He acknowledged the radio transmission, but elected to land his ski equipped plane on the frozen lake. The lake had been… - [NTSB MIA83LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA033.md): North American AT-6G · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1982 · N7618C · Substantial damage > During landing, the left main landing gear collapsed. Inspection showed the strut had separated in the uppermost component containing the downlock ear that is threaded into the upper barrel of the shock strut. Examination of the assembly showed evidence of a… - [NTSB ATL83IA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83IA032.md): Cessna 185 · Clarksburg, WV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1982 · N8432Q · Minor damage > The aircraft had been tentatively sold to the 2 passengers and was being flown from marlboro, ma to dumas, ar with a refueling stop at Clarksburg, WV. Shortly after taking off from Clarksburg, a radio problem was encountered. The pilot was cleared to land on… - [NTSB CHI83LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA033.md): Cessna 421C · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1982 · N98442 · Substantial damage > During 100 hour inspection a leak was found in the left main landing gear actuator. The seals were replaced and the aircraft was test flown. The gear down green light would not come on during the test but the aircraft was landed uneventfully and put on jacks… - [NTSB FTW83LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA014.md): Cessna 414A · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1982 · N6599C · Substantial damage > After takeoff, the pilot was unable to get an up-and-locked indication after attempting to retract the landing gear. He extended the gear and got a safe indication (down-and-locked). He returned to the airport and landed. While taxiing off the runway, the… - [NTSB MKC82FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FA174.md): Cessna 421A · Sabetha, KS · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1982 · N2231Q · Substantial damage > The plt stated that the gear indicated down and locked prior to landing and during the first part of the landing roll. After about 1,000 ft of roll the plt got an unsafe indication and the left wing began to settle. After the left gear collapsed the acft… - [NTSB LAX82DA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA328.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Keyenta, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 10, 1982 · N98059 · Substantial damage > Landing gear collapsed during landing roll on a muddy dirt strip. - [NTSB DEN82DA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA178.md): Beech 35 · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 30, 1982 · N3899N · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that before landing, he lowered the gear and checked the indicators which showed that the gear was extended. During the landing, the aircraft settled on the right wing. Despite the pilot's use of left aileron, left rudder and left brake, the… - [NTSB ATL82DA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA253.md): Piper PA-34 · Campbellsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 26, 1982 · N6850J · Substantial damage > While taxiing to a hangar the left wheel went off the taxiway causing the left gear to collapse. - [NTSB NYC82DA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA179.md): Cessna 170 · Erwinna, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 1, 1982 · N3988V · Substantial damage > The right axle of the landing gear separated after a normal landing. The gear dug into the ground and the aircraft nosed over. - [NTSB CHI82DA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA285.md): Cessna 310P · Marion, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 30, 1982 · N5746M · Substantial damage > The aircrafts right main landing gear collapsed during landing. The instructor and student were practicing touch and go landings when the accident occurred. Examination of the gear revealed the torque tube assembly (p/n 504-5010-8) was broken at the forward… - [NTSB NYC82DA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA169.md): North American T-6G · State College, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 25, 1982 · N6253C · Substantial damage > While taxiing in from landing the right landing gear collapsed resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft. Investigation revealed the right landing gear actuator rod failed. - [NTSB NYC82IA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82IA162.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Westhampton Bea, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1982 · N26005 · Minor damage > While taxiing in from landing during a left turn, the right main landing gear collapsed. - [NTSB LAX82FXQ11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FXQ11.md): Omac 1 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 22, 1982 · N81PH · Destroyed > N81PH was returning from a test flight and when the landing gear was lowered the right main gear failed to lock. The gear was cycled several times without success. During touchdown the right main gear collapsed and the aircraft came to rest off the runway.… - [NTSB MKC82IA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82IA128.md): Beech E18S · Fenton, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1982 · N3606B · Minor damage > The landing gear was reportedly down and locked prior to touchdown. A witness said the gear was down prior to touchdown but collapsed immediately after touchdown. Broken wires on the landing gear squat switch had disabled the ldg gear retraction system. A… - [NTSB ATL82DA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA199.md): Grumman G-164A · Wetumpka, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 13, 1982 · N7234 · Substantial damage > While taxiing onto the runway with a load of insecticide, the left main landing gear strut failed. The failure occurred about 2 inches from the fuselage attach point. - [NTSB LAX82FA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA250.md): Cessna 414 · Burbank, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1982 · N46TA · Substantial damage > The left landing gear collapsed during landing roll. A retraction test of the left main gear and a chock of the downlocktension could not be made due to extensive damage. - [NTSB MIA82DA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA145.md): Piper PA-30 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 2, 1982 · N7712Y · Substantial damage > There was no green light indication on landing approach, however a fly-by confirmed the gear was down. During landing roll the right main gear and nose gear collapsed. The aircraft ground looped. - [NTSB LAX82FUM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUM08.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Jacumba, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 26, 1982 · N88049 · Substantial damage > After towing a glider, the pilot returned to the airport and landed. While taxiing, the left main gear collapsed and the left wing and propeller were damaged. An investigation revealed that the a landing gear attaching u-bolt, pn 1-10376, had failed. About… - [NTSB FTW82DA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA243.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Grants, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 22, 1982 · N1351H · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he was very tired and fell asleep while descending to 7500 ft MSL in the vicinity of Grants, NM. Reportedly, the next thing he remembered was the aircraft contacting the ground, bouncing, and then coming to a stop. An examination of the… - [NTSB MIA82DA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA137.md): Cessna 421B · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 19, 1982 · N100CA · Substantial damage > While on the landing roll, the right main gear collapsed. An investigation revealed that the side lock link, pn 0841111-1, on the right main gear had failed. - [NTSB FTW82DA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA226.md): Weatherly 201C · Lakewood, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 14, 1982 · N9044W · Substantial damage > The right main gear of the aircraft failed during the takeoff roll. The pilot stated that the gear failed after he had rolled about 150 ft. - [NTSB ANC82DA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA047.md): Cessna 402B · Grayling, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 9, 1982 · N5718M · Substantial damage > The left main landing gear collapsed during landing rollout. Part of the landing gear system failed in shear overstress. - [NTSB NYC82DA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA114.md): Douglas RB-26C · Dubois, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 2, 1982 · N3428G · Substantial damage > The aircraft was being ferried to its home base in Montana. During a landing to refuel, the left main gear collapsed after the aircraft had rolled about 2500 ft and had slowed to about 30 to 40 KTS. An inspection revealed that the left main gear beam mounting… - [NTSB ATL82DA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA151.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Stevenson, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1982 · N28945 · Substantial damage > Main gear retracted during landing roll. A faulty relay was found in the retracting system. Piper part number 484373. - [NTSB SEA82DA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA081.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 31, 1982 · N8584N · Substantial damage > On touchdown the left main gear collapsed. No green down and locked light was observed prior to touchdown and the pilot made no attempt to go around, recycle the gear, OR other landing gear malfunction procedures. A retraction check after the accident showed… - [NTSB CHI82DA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA190.md): Cessna 310R · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 25, 1982 · N3232M · Substantial damage > After the aircraft had touched down from an ILS approach, tower personnel asked the pilot if he could make the first turnoff. Shortly after that, the right gear collapsed when the landing gear rod assembly, pn 0840125-15, failed. A metallurgical examination… - [NTSB ATL82DA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA132.md): Cessna 310 · Allendale, SC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 14, 1982 · N1831H · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that before landing, the landing gear indicators showed that all gear were down and locked. However, on the landing roll-out, the left main gear collapsed as the nosewheel was lowered to the runway. Subsequently, the left wing, left… - [NTSB MKC82DA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA062.md): Homebuilt Mustang II · Ames, IA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 25, 1982 · N53BL · Substantial damage > During the second landing the left main gear collapsed and the aircraft veered off the runway into a soft flat field. Investigation revealed very little penetration to the parent metal at the gear attachment points on both sides. - [NTSB FTW82DA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA139.md): Boeing 727-200 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 19, 1982 · N32717 · Substantial damage > The left main gear collapsed & partially separated from the acft structure. Examination of the gear assembly revealed a failed drag strut assembly #65-57903-11. There was evidence of a pre-existing crack prior to the strut separation. The stress corrosion… - [NTSB DEN82DA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA063.md): Piper PA-23 · Gardiner, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 17, 1982 · N3371P · Substantial damage > During arrival, the pilot observed that an aircraft was stuck in the mud on runway 28. After a short radio discussion with the pilot of the immobilized aircraft, a decision was made to land on the opposite runway. The pilot reported that just prior to… - [NTSB ATL82DA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA102.md): Piper PA-31 · Clemson, SC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 15, 1982 · N7570L · Substantial damage > During the preflight inspection the pilot noticed the hydraulically operated inboard main landing gear doors were open. Although realizing that they should be closed when the landing gear are fully extended, he pumped the doors up and taxied for takeoff.… - [NTSB MIA82IA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82IA082.md): Piper PA-44 · Daytona Beach, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1982 · N257ER · Minor damage > While demonstrating a short field landing in strong crosswinds the aircraft developed a high sink rate when close to the ground and touched down harder than normal. The left main gear broke free from the airplane and the instructor was able to perform a… - [NTSB LAX82FVG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FVG18.md): Cessna 320C · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 27, 1982 · N14MC · Substantial damage > On the previous flight, the landing gear was cycled two or three times without a safe indication while using the normal gear extension system. The gear was then hand cranked down and a safe light was obtained. After the flight, a gear retraction test was… - [NTSB ANC82DA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA021.md): Piper PA-20 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 26, 1982 · N3404A · Substantial damage > The pilot was taxiing to the tie-down area when the right ski/landing gear failed. The pilot attributed the failure to age and noted that ice landings are hard on ski equipped aircraft. - [NTSB FTW82DA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA080.md): Cessna 421B · Eunice, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 25, 1982 · N100CA · Substantial damage > Shortly after touchdown during a landing. The left main gear collapsed. The aircraft then veered off the left side of the runway and struck a ditch. The right main and nose gear collapsed after striking the ditch. An examination of the left gear revealed that… - [NTSB CHI82FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA059.md): Cessna 404 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1982 · N6761H · Substantial damage > The right main gear collapsed on landing. Investigation revealed that the rear trunnion pivot pin, P/N5741112-1, had moved aft & out of the trunnion. The pin had about 1 inch of white paint on the end of the pin that extended into the flap track area. The… - [NTSB FTW82DA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA056.md): Cessna 177RG · Artesia, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 7, 1982 · N33281 · Substantial damage > While taxiing, the aircraft was lifted up on its right main gear by a gust of wind. When the aircraft settled back down, the left main inboard castering bolt sheared and the left main gear collapsed. The wind was gustng to 20 knots. - [NTSB FTW82DA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA054.md): Cessna T210N · Dryden, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 2, 1982 · N6618N · Substantial damage > The pilot observed the left main gear extend but did not check the landing gear position indicator. The main gear collapsed during landing roll while the nose gear remained down and locked. Inspection revealed the warning horn did not activate due to some… - [NTSB DEN82DA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA023.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Havre, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 26, 1982 · N88202 · Substantial damage > While taking off to help gather cattle, the right axle failed as the left wing was picked up by gusty winds. The plane spun around 180 degrees and flipped over. The pilot reported that the axles were not heavy enough for consistent rough field use. - [NTSB LAX82DA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA046.md): Air Tractor 301 · Dos Palos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 21, 1982 · N8793S · Substantial damage > During the takeoff roll the pilot decided that he was not going to clear an 8 foot chain-link fence at the end of the runway. He stated that he pulled the dump-gate, chopped the throttle, and put on the brake but the aircraft went into soft dirt and the right… ## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1982 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&year=1982 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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