# NTSB investigations: Nose 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ATL07CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA126.md): Rans RV-9A · Harvest, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2007 · N269RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and touchdown.
- [NTSB SEA07LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA210.md): Beech E-33C · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2007 · N7927R · Substantial damage
  > The overload failure of the nose gear retract brace (drag link) during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI07CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA118.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Williamston, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2007 · N5528F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear. The hilly runway was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX07LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA136.md): Cessna T210N · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2007 · N81PC · Substantial damage
  > Collapse of the landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA07IA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07IA080.md): Beech E-55 · Key West, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2007 · N25612 · Minor damage
  > Failure of the nose landing gear drag brace due to overload during landing rollout for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the airplane had not been modified with an improved nose landing gear drag brace.
- [NTSB DFW07CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA058.md): Cessna 152 · McAlester, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 24, 2007 · N49053 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in the collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI07CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA012.md): Cessna 172 · Maryville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2006 · N8196B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing leading to the nose gear overload.
- [NTSB NYC06IA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06IA207.md): Boeing 737-524 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2006 · N14655 · Minor damage
  > An overload failure of the airplane's nose landing gear while being towed for repositioning.
- [NTSB MIA06LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA074.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2006 · N938ER · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the nose landing gear upper drag brace assembly due to overload acting on an undetected forging defect formed during the initial forging of the brace. A contributing factor in this accident was the runway distance remaining sign.
- [NTSB MIA06LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA051.md): Cessna P210N · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2006 · N6504P · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the nose landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX06CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA020.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2005 · N8154H · Substantial damage
  > The nose landing gear collapsing during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI05LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA277.md): Cessna 560XL · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2005 · N699QS · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the nose landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL05IA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05IA116.md): Canadair CL-600-2B19 · Greensboro, NC · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2005 · N623BR · Minor damage
  > The inadequate assembly of the nose landing gear selector valve by a parts supplier, which resulted in internal seal damage and a hydraulic leak that led to the collapse of the nose landing gear. A factor was the insufficient information provided by the…
- [NTSB MIA05IA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05IA087.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Jacksonville, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2005 · N8160C · Minor damage
  > Inadequate welding procedure by the manufacturer resulting in a poor weld of the nose landing gear and collapse of the nose landing gear during a porpoised landing.
- [NTSB ATL05CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA054.md): Piper PA-22 · Holly Ridge, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2005 · N1476A · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's improper use of the rudder control and normal braking during the landing roll that resulted in the collapse of the nose gear assembly.
- [NTSB ATL05LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA023.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Sewanee, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2004 · N4088B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing, which resulted in the overload and collapse of the nose landing gear and subsequent on-ground loss of control of the airplane (aircraft control not possible) and collision with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB MIA04CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA116.md): Cessna 152 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2004 · N218JA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's incorrect recovery following a bounced landing resulting in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB MIA04LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA111.md): Robert J. Labonte Defiant · DeLand, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2004 · N369BL · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to fully extend the nose landing gear resulting in collapse of it during the landing roll. A contributing factor in the accident was the lack of a nose landing gear down and locked indicator.
- [NTSB DEN04LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA023.md): Fairchild Swearingen SA226TC · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2003 · N332BA · Substantial damage
  > the operator's improper maintenance and servicing of the airplane's nose landing gear assembly, resulting in the collapse of the nose landing gear during the landing roll. Contributing factors include the nose section of the airplane's subsequent contact with…
- [NTSB SEA03LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA192.md): Cessna 421B · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2003 · N41053 · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the nose landing gear while taxiing due to the failure of the nose wheel bearing. A factor was the lack of lubrication.
- [NTSB SEA03LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA085.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2003 · N71749 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the nose gear steering system for undetermined reasons during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL03LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA071.md): Cessna 310F · Reidsville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2003 · N5810X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly install the nose gear landing door link during an annual inspection that resulted in the failure of the nose gear to fully extend.
- [NTSB MIA03LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA009.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2002 · N92897 · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the nose landing gear for undetermined reasons resulting in the loss of directional control and the subsequent collapse of the main landing gears.
- [NTSB CHI02LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA278.md): Frank RV-8A · Brodhead, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2002 · N54LF · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear strut for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL02LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA164.md): Barker Experimental · Panacea, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2002 · N9097F · Substantial damage
  > The builders inadequate weld on the nose gear u-shaped bracket, that resulted in the nose wheel strut failure, and subsequent nose over during an attempted landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA165.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Palestine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2002 · N529TX · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose gear actuator aft attach point from the tube cluster on the engine mount assembly. A contributing factor was the owner's non-compliance with the service bulletin for inspection/replacement of the engine mount.
- [NTSB DEN01LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA006.md): North American T-28D · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2000 · N28YF · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the nose wheel landing gear shimmy damper, which resulted in failure and collapse of the nose wheel landing gear during landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA00IA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00IA266.md): Beech 1900C · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2000 · N194GA · Minor damage
  > The excessive clearance between the shuttle valve and the shuttle bore in the end cap of the left main landing gear actuator for undetermined reasons either during overhaul or manufacturing resulting in failure to build hydraulic pressure using the emergency…
- [NTSB NYC00LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA202.md): Cessna 172H · Rainelle, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N1748F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper decent rate. A factor was the up-sloping runway.
- [NTSB DEN00LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA060.md): Beech B55 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2000 · N13RJ · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent landing gear retraction by person(s) undetermined. A factor was the inadequate supervision of the flight by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB LAX00LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA137.md): Grumman American AG5B · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2000 · N228ER · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent porpoise and improper remedial action of the pilot during the landing attempt.
- [NTSB DEN00LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA036.md): Beech B200 · Jackson, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2000 · N895TT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misreading the visual approach lighting system, resulting in his failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway and his selection of an improper touchdown point. Factors were the low ceiling weather conditions and the snow covered runway.
- [NTSB NYC00LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA059.md): Beech BE-23 · Blacksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1999 · N1452L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to recover from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC00LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA018.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Hopedale, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1999 · N16397 · Substantial damage
  > The nose landing gear was not locked in the extended position.
- [NTSB ANC99LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA146.md): Cessna 182 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1999 · N1881X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/mechanic's improper damage repair, and intentional operation (ferry) of the airplane with known deficiencies. Factors in the accident were the installation of the improper nose gear assembly, and the inadequate surveillance and issuance of a special…
- [NTSB FTW99LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA184.md): Cessna T303 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1999 · N400T · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the nose landing gear for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI98LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA358.md): Cessna 182K · Eldon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1998 · N3054Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's not correcting for a porpoise condition during landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL98LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA043.md): Wilde Mickey Questair 20 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1998 · N94FA · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the nose landing gear strut, which led to the collapse of the nose gear upon touchdown.
- [NTSB LAX98LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA088.md): Cessna 182P · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1998 · N52748 · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the nose landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA98IA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98IA001.md): Grumman G-73 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1997 · N168WS · Minor damage
  > the partial failure of a component of the hydraulic system resulting in the collapse of the nose landing gear during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC97LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA150.md): Cessna 402C · Kivalina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1997 · N2649Z · Substantial damage
  > An overstress fracture of the nose landing gear attachment. A factor associated with the accident was the rough landing area.
- [NTSB SEA97FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA202.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) · Seattle, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1997 · N951AS · Substantial damage
  > fatigue failure of the nose landing gear upper lock link, due in part to reduced strength after the manufacturing process was changed from forged to machined plate stock; and inadequate non-destructive inspection process for testing the link.
- [NTSB MIA97LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA193.md): Cessna 152 · Orangeburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N64936 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to recover from the bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilots complacency.
- [NTSB IAD97LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA087.md): Cessna 152 · Cambridge, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1997 · N4929B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB IAD97LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA077.md): Cessna 182P · Wentworth, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1997 · N20892 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inadequate preflight planning to determine the suitability of an unimproved field for landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA151.md): Beech 35 · Liberty, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1997 · N144GM · Substantial damage
  > retraction of the nose gear for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB ATL97LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA070.md): Eugene Clements Pulsar · Indianola, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1997 · N1710E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to correctly recover from a bounced landing leading to the collapse of the nose gear. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent flight time and lack of aircraft familiarity.
- [NTSB MIA97LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA154.md): Grumman American G-1159 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1997 · N75CC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the Landing gear nose gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL97LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA038.md): Beech 23 · Palatka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1997 · N2379L · Substantial damage
  > failure of the nose gear for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB LAX97LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA052.md): Cessna 152 · Redlands, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1996 · N6096Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a subsequent bounced landing.

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## 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" = 192)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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