# 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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ANC96LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA152.md): Cessna 206F · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1996 · N9515G · Substantial damage
  > The disconnection of the nosegear scissors assembly due to the loss of a retainer bolt.
- [NTSB LAX96IA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96IA300.md): Douglas DC-9-51 · Honolulu, HI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1996 · N420EA · Minor damage
  > Improper installation of a flexible hydraulic hose by company maintenance personnel and inadequate inspection of the work by company inspectors which resulted in the loose hose becoming entangled in the nose gear linkage, preventing complete extension of the…
- [NTSB ANC96LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA115.md): de Havilland DHC-4 · New Stuyahok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1996 · N800NC · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the nosegear precipitated by the failure of the hydraulic nosegear drag strut locking actuator.
- [NTSB SEA96LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA140.md): Piper PA-31 · Jackson, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1996 · N27518 · Substantial damage
  > An improper screw installation by an unknown individual into the instrument panel, which restricted movement of the gear handle resulting in premature disengagement of the normal landing gear extension system. A factor was one or more improperly adjusted nose…
- [NTSB ANC96IA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96IA077.md): Cessna 206 · Kodiak, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1996 · N9608G · Minor damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were: soft terrain, the use of an oversize nose wheel tire, and the FAA's inadequate field approval process for tundra tires.
- [NTSB CHI96LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA166.md): Cessna 150 · Mcgregor, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1996 · N3750V · Substantial damage
  > the nose gear collapsed when it hit a soft spot in the runway.
- [NTSB CHI96LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA162.md): Swearingen SA226TC · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1996 · N229AM · Substantial damage
  > the flight crew did not comply with the gear down and lock checklist. The factors were a jammed nose gear and inattentive preflight planning/preparations by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB LAX96LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA123.md): Cessna U206 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 1996 · N2132F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the elevator control, while landing.
- [NTSB LAX96LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA055.md): Schafer Lancair 360 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1995 · N56DS · Substantial damage
  > failure of the nose gear strut, during landing.
- [NTSB MIA96LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA011.md): Cessna 172Q · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1995 · N913AT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to execute a go-around. Contributing to the accident were: the student pilot's high, fast approach and his misjudgment of the flare during landing.
- [NTSB NYC95LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA150.md): Cessna 172N · Stormville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1995 · N734CG · Substantial damage
  > The reported pothole in the runway.
- [NTSB SEA95LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA122.md): Cessna 177B · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1995 · N19806 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action when he encountered porpoising after landing on the nosewheel.
- [NTSB ANC95LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA077.md): Cessna 402B · Tuntutuliak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1995 · N710WS · Substantial damage
  > The airport maintenance personnel's inadequate maintenance of the runway by not replacing the yellow cones that marked the soft area. The soft area on the runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA95LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA071.md): Cessna 152 · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1995 · N47183 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around and failure to apply power to recover from the bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX95LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA014.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1994 · N8154C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper bounced landing recovery technique.
- [NTSB LAX94LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA288.md): Cessna 177 · Rota Island (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1994 · N1423C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's porpoising the aircraft upon landing and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ATL94LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA096.md): Beech 23-C23 · Knightdale, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1994 · N6660R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB MIA94LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA087.md): Cessna 152 · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1994 · N48239 · Substantial damage
  > The improper recovery from a bounced landing by the pilot-in- command.
- [NTSB SEA94LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA058.md): Cessna 402C · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1994 · N2718Y · Substantial damage
  > The nose gear actuator froze. A factor to the accident was temperature extremes.
- [NTSB MIA94LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA022.md): Scott LONG-EZ · Hernando, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1993 · N83TS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose gear down relay on the landing gear retraction/extension assembly for undetermined reasons, resulting in the collapse of the nose wheel on landing, and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB LAX93LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA374.md): Ercoupe 415C · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1993 · N3561H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the elevator control during the takeoff ground roll which resulted in a porpoise and nose gear collapse. A factor in the accident was the pilot's low total experience and lack of total time in type.
- [NTSB SEA93LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA204.md): Cessna 182E · Quilcene, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1993 · N3117Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and glidepath.
- [NTSB ANC93LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA162.md): Cessna 172 · Knik Glacier, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N3817S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors were the rain and the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI93LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA262.md): Piper PA-30 · Branson, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1993 · N7636Y · Substantial damage
  > the fractured nose gear retract arm which allowed the nose gear to collapse.
- [NTSB CHI93LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA255.md): Cessna 182 · Prairie City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1993 · N91162 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's premature liftoff. Factors in the accident are the soft and wet sod runway.
- [NTSB ANC93LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA083.md): Beech 56TC · Chistochina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1993 · N9194Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land on a rough airstrip.
- [NTSB ANC93IA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93IA084.md): Boeing 737-200 · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1993 · N673MA · Minor damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear inner cylinder from an overload/overstress condition.
- [NTSB ANC93IA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93IA076.md): Cessna 310 · Kodiak, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 31, 1993 · N5847M · Minor damage
  > The failure of the nose gear idler bell crank due to overstress by an undetermined source.
- [NTSB ANC93LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA068.md): Cessna 402B · Kivalina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1993 · N401NA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to check the condition of the runway before takeoff. The soft runway condition was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB MIA93IA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93IA120.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Daytona Beach, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 5, 1993 · N21427 · Minor damage
  > Fatigue failure of the drag link assembly bolt.
- [NTSB LAX93LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA197.md): Cessna 152 · Lakeport, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1993 · N6273Q · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's misjudging the landing flare altitude. A factor relating to this accident was the student pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB DEN93IA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93IA050.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Boulder, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1993 · N4519T · Minor damage
  > Not determined.
- [NTSB CHI93IA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA110.md): Fokker 100 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1993 · N895US · Minor damage
  > Failure of the company station manager to follow proper dispatch procedures, and ice accumulation on the nose gear locking mechanism. Factors related to the incident were: wet snow (slush) on the runway at the departure airport, and inadequate design which…
- [NTSB ANC93LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA038.md): Cessna U206A · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1993 · N8076Z · Substantial damage
  > The abrupt aircraft handling by the pilot in command. Factors were the collapse of the nose gear and the soft, snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB FTW93LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA066.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1993 · N64949 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and the improper recovery from a bounced landing
- [NTSB MIA93IA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93IA013.md): Fairchild F-27 · Titusville, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1992 · N101FG · Minor damage
  > The failure of contract maintenance personnel to comply with written maintenance instructions, resulting in the failure of the nose gear on landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA92LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA161.md): Bacon Questair Venture LX · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1992 · N95U · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate inspection/service of the nose gear acuator by other maintenance personnel causing the contamination and subsequent failure.
- [NTSB SEA92LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA122.md): North American Navion · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1992 · N91132 · Substantial damage
  > The partial failure of the nose gear trunnion. Factors include the pilot's decision to land with the gear in the up position.
- [NTSB BFO92LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA078.md): Cessna 150M · Middlesex, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1992 · N8569U · Substantial damage
  > The nose over of the aircraft during landing. A factor contributing to the accident was rough terrain.
- [NTSB MIA92IA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92IA090.md): Cessna 402C · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1992 · N6786C · Minor damage
  > Improper overhaul by company maintenance personnel and inaccurate gear down and locked indication in the cockpit.
- [NTSB MIA91LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA136.md): Beech F-90 · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1991 · N208RC · Substantial damage
  > Overload failure of the nose landing gear resulting in the collapse of the nose landing gear during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA91LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA083.md): Cessna T210N · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1991 · N6136Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent night flight experience.
- [NTSB ANC91IA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91IA020.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Nome, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1991 · N4118G · Minor damage
  > Was the sheared fitting on the nose gear actuator shuttle valve which caused the nose gear to not extend for landing.
- [NTSB MIA91IA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91IA059.md): Cessna 402C · Marathon, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1990 · N155PB · Minor damage
  > Fatigue failure of a nose landing gear drag brace assembly which caused the nose landing gear to collapse during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate inspection of the airplane approximately 7 hours earlier by company maintenance…
- [NTSB MIA91IA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91IA048.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Sanford, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1990 · N3062H · Minor damage
  > Collapse of the nose landing gear during the landing roll due to inadequate nose gear assembly and failure of the nose landing gear drag link bolt.
- [NTSB NYC91LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA027.md): Cessna 404 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1990 · N54SA · Substantial damage
  > A failure of nose landing gear retraction cylinder attach points which allowed the nose landing gear to collapse.
- [NTSB SEA91LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA002.md): Beech 58 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1990 · N7232K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not flare the airplane on landing. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot did not adequately recover from a bounced landing and the nose gear assembly failed in overload.
- [NTSB CHI90LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA187.md): Piper PA-30B · Webster, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1990 · N8095Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose gear transmission mounting bracket which resulted in nose gear collapse during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI90LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA170.md): Cessna R182 · Lambertville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1990 · N757DG · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command's mis-placement of the airplanes landing gear lever in the 'up' position while the airplane was on the ground, thereby allowing the landing gear squat switch, located in the nose gear compartment, to function as a retracting controller during…
- [NTSB LAX90LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA239.md): Cessna 152 · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1990 · N89756 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot not flaring for the touchdown.

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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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