# NTSB investigations: Gear retraction on ground

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 LAX07LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA221.md): Beech 58 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2007 · N141DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure the landing gear selector handle was in the extended position prior to departure, which resulted in a premature retraction.
- [NTSB LAX06CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA268.md): Cessna 414A · Ontario, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2006 · N805PR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC06TA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06TA161.md): Beech C90 · Windsor Locks, CT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 23, 2006 · N20 · Substantial damage
  > The non-flying pilot's improper procedure, which resulted in his inadvertent retraction of the landing gear while the airplane was on the ground.
- [NTSB DEN06LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA070.md): Cessna T-R182RG · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2006 · N6170S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot inadvertently retracting the landing gear.
- [NTSB NYC06CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA023.md): Beech M35 · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2005 · N120V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX05LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA254.md): Beech 95-B55 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2005 · N5888J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX05CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA177.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2005 · N4162K · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB ANC04LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA044.md): Beech V35B · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2004 · N412V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the taxi from landing, which resulted in structural damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI04LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA087.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Peru, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2004 · N15118 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent landing gear retraction by the dual student during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC04LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA086.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Kutztown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2003 · N5406P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear on the ground.
- [NTSB SEA03LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA104.md): Mooney M20C · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2003 · N6806U · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the welds on the nose landing gear retraction truss during taxi for takeoff..
- [NTSB LAX03LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA196.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2003 · N189ET · Substantial damage
  > The out of rig condition of the landing gear control linkages, which prevented the on-ground antiretraction safety device from working. Also causal was the pilot's inadvertent movement of the gear selector to the up position while taxiing.
- [NTSB DEN03LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA017.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Tooele, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2002 · N850FS · Substantial damage
  > the inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during landing roll by the dual student. Contributing factors included the dual student's lack of familiarity with the aircraft, inadequate supervision by the flight instructor, and improper rigging of the…
- [NTSB NYC03LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA006.md): Beech 58 · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2002 · N8199R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear on the ground.
- [NTSB DEN02LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA104.md): Beech D95A · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2002 · N2705T · Substantial damage
  > the dual student pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear. Contributing factors included the dual student's lack of familiarity with the airplane, and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB DEN02TA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02TA037.md): Douglas/Basler DC-3C · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 5, 2002 · N115Z · Substantial damage
  > The copilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear. A contributing factor was the use of inappropriate medication by the copilot.
- [NTSB FTW02LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA056.md): Beech BE-90-E90 · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2001 · N5NM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll which resulting in the collapse of all 3 landing gears.
- [NTSB DEN01LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA124.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2001 · N886N · Destroyed
  > the pilot receiving instruction inadvertently retracting the landing gear during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction.
- [NTSB ANC01LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA010.md): Beech BE-A36 · Nondalton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2000 · N1820L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX00LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA218.md): Beech 95 · Sun Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2000 · N133PW · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's (pilot-in-command) inadequate supervision of his dual student, who prematurely retracted the landing gear.
- [NTSB DEN00FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA063.md): Dornier 328-100 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2000 · N329MX · Substantial damage
  > uncommanded retraction of the nose and right main landing gears during landing roll for reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI00LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA091.md): Beech 58 · Festus, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2000 · N19WM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot inadvertently retracted the landing gear instead of the flaps during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA00LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA091.md): Beech F90 · Monroe, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2000 · N101ET · Substantial damage
  > chafed wiring that resulted in an electrical short which initiated the landing gear retraction cycle when cabin heat was activated, resulting in the main landing gear retracting during taxi.
- [NTSB CHI99LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA314.md): Beech 58 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1999 · N912WJ · Substantial damage
  > the inadvertent retraction of the landing gear by the pilot.
- [NTSB MIA99LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA010.md): Beech C-90 · Meridian, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1998 · N438SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the landing gear control handle during an attempted go-around, resulting in the retraction of the landing gear and subsequent on ground collision with terrain.
- [NTSB FTW98LA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA389.md): Cessna 401 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1998 · N3239Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear while intending to retract the flaps. A factor was the pilots lack of total experience in the type of aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA98LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA225.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1998 · N144JR · Substantial damage
  > The student's improper retraction of the landing gear and the instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB FTW98LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA375.md): Beech D95A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1998 · N924JL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent raising of the landing gear during landing rollout
- [NTSB CHI97LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA063.md): Beech B200 · Marshall, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1997 · N66404 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot inadvertently putting the gear selector switch in the up position during landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA298.md): Beech 95-A55 · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1996 · N2992F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent premature retraction of the landing gear during takeoff roll. A factor was inadequate supervision by the safety pilot/flight instructor.
- [NTSB FTW96FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA198.md): Beech 1900D · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 1996 · N154ZV · Substantial damage
  > fatigue failure of the right main landing gear hydraulic actuator rod at the spherical bearing due to a lack of lubrication.
- [NTSB CHI96LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA122.md): Cessna 210K · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1996 · N9470M · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's failure to comply with an airworthiness directive on the landing gear which led to a retraction/extension assembly malfunction.
- [NTSB FTW96LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA129.md): Beech P35 · Brownwood, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1996 · N178DP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to follow manufacturer's procedures and premature gear retraction.
- [NTSB CHI96LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA082.md): Dassault DA-10 · Romulus, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1996 · N191MC · Substantial damage
  > failure of the right landing gear locking mechanism.
- [NTSB LAX96LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA072.md): Cessna P210N · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1995 · N4598K · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to follow the before starting engine checklist and ensure that the landing gear selector was in the down position, and the pilot's decision to takeoff with a known aircraft deficiency.
- [NTSB BFO96LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA017.md): Cessna 177RG · College Park, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1995 · N2132Q · Substantial damage
  > the main landing gear retracted for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW94LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA319.md): Lockheed PV-2 · Lafayette, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1994 · N6857C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent gear 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."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 198)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=198

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