NTSB investigations, FL

34 cases where the first occurrence was “Gear collapsed”.

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NTSB MIA08CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310P · Dunnellon, FLThe improper installation of the right main landing gear scissors by company maintenance personnel, resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear during takeoff.Dec 19, 2007 · N5811M · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07LA248Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTecnam P92 Echo Super · Sebring, FLThe failure of the landing gear bolt, which resulted in the collapse of the landing gear.Aug 3, 2007 · N107LS · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07CA156Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.Jul 2, 2007 · N500JT · Substantial damageNTSB MIA07IA047Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-8-71F · Miami, FLImproper torque of a landing gear lockbolt by company maintenance personnel during landing gear installation.Feb 5, 2007 · HK2277 · Minor damageNTSB MIA06LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C90A · Tampa, FLThe collapse of the right main landing gear for an undetermined reason during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with the runway. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the published emergency/abnormal procedures.Feb 15, 2006 · N12LE · Substantial damageNTSB MIA06LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310N · Destin, FLThe down limit switch, which operates the landing gear mechanical stop, was bent in the up position and allowed the gear motor to continued to run, causing the gearbox to over-travel, pull on the landing gear rods, and retract the landing gear.Jan 18, 2006 · N4196Q · Substantial damageNTSB MIA05CA156Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172-S · Kendall-Tamiami, FLThe pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing which resulted in damage to the airplane.Sep 13, 2005 · N513JG · Substantial damageNTSB MIA05LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-45H · Panama City, FLThe overload failure of the left main landing gear for undetermined reasons during the landing roll resullting in collapse of the left main landing gear.Mar 18, 2005 · N231SK · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04CA192Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Miami, FLThe pilot's failure to follow the after landing check list, which resulted in his inadvertent gear retraction during landing roll.Sep 10, 2004 · N268DA · Substantial damageNTSB MIA04LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310P · Crystal River, FLInadequate maintenance by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in operation of the airplane with a deflated nose landing gear strut, which resulted in the nose gear failing to lock in position, gear collapse, and damage to the airplane during landing…Dec 21, 2003 · N5811M · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Ft. Lauderdale, FLPilot in command failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll that resulted in a ground loop and the overload failure of the right main landing gear.Aug 1, 2002 · N957T · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Bunnell, FLAn improper maintenance inspection of the landing gear system by other maintenance personnel that resulted in a worn/loose over center spring for the right main landing gear being kept in service which caused the right main landing gear not to go over center…Jul 4, 2002 · N15FH · Substantial damageNTSB ATL01LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Brooksville, FLThe fatigue failure of the left main landing gear strut that resulted in collapse of the landing gear.May 20, 2001 · N3042C · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Palmetto, FLFailure for undetermined reasons of the right main landing gear strut during landing resulting in collapse of the right main landing gear.Jan 19, 2000 · N82029 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL00LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE36 · Daytona Beach, FLThe collapse of the main landing gear for undetermined reasons.Nov 14, 1999 · N3089A · Substantial damageNTSB ATL00LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Jacksonville, FLThe failure of the left main landing gear down locking mechanism for undetermined reasons.Nov 10, 1999 · N310GC · Substantial damageNTSB ATL98LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Orlando, FLA 6-8 inch crack on the right main landing gear strut, which allowed the hydraulic fluid to escape from the system, along with a power pack sequencing valve failure which allowed the main landing gear to fold on landing. A factor in the accident was the…Sep 26, 1998 · N300EW · Substantial damageNTSB MIA98LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe failure of the O-rings in the landing gear hydraulic cylinder.Apr 6, 1998 · N8269A · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA030Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310L · Miami, FLFailure of the landing gear extension and retraction system for an undetermined reason.Nov 5, 1994 · N216Y · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20-J · Daytona Beach, FLCollapse of the left main landing gear for unknown reasons.Apr 5, 1994 · N187ER · Substantial damageNTSB MIA93LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Miami, FLThe pilot in command's inadvertent activation of the landing gear switch while attempting to raise wing flaps during landing rollout, resulting in collapse of the landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's diverted attention to the…Dec 18, 1992 · N9066S · Substantial damageNTSB MIA89IA187Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Naples, FLLeft main gear collapsed due to poor maintenance.Jul 8, 1989 · N8422Y · Minor damageNTSB MIA89LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Fort Lauderdale, FLFaulty installation of avionics equipment which caused wiring in the landing gear system to be improperly reinstalled.Feb 18, 1989 · N4303X · Substantial damageNTSB MIA88LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310F · Opa Locka, FLThe plt stated that he had made three touch & go landings & on the fourth landing, while on rollout, the left main gear collapsed & the acft slid to a stop on the runway. Post crash examination of the landing gear revealed that the left main gear downlock rod…Dec 5, 1987 · N317L · Substantial damageNTSB MIA87LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 560-F · Opa Locka, FLThe plt stated that he had just completed his third touch & go ldg when the gear collapsed while the acft was on the rwy. A plt/mechanic who assisted in removing the acft from the rwy stated that just after the accident, he peered into the cockpit & observed…Sep 24, 1987 · N61BT · Substantial damageNTSB MIA86LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Jacksonville, FLThe plt stated that the landing gear indicator light showed the gear to be down & locked. When the acft touched down the landing gear collasped and the acft slid to a stop. Post crash examination of the landing gear showed it to operate normally in all modes.…May 30, 1986 · N1888Q · Substantial damageNTSB MIA86LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-95 · Hollywood, FLThe acft had not been flown in over 2 yrs & the last annual inspection was performed 1-25-83. The acft had to be jump started due to a dead battery. During ldg roll-out, the gear collapsed. An exam of the bottom of the acft revealed damage consistent with the…Apr 8, 1986 · N17AT · Substantial damageNTSB MIA86LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Orlando, FLThe plt stated that on final apch he extended the landing gear but on touchdown the gear completely collapsed. Post crash examination of the acft revealed that the alternator belt was loose allowing the battery to drain down enough so the electric hydraulic…Apr 7, 1986 · N35911 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA85LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Ft. Myers, FLThe acft settled to the rwy during the takeoff roll after the landing gear retracted. The plt stated that the landing gear collapsed for an unknown reason. A post accident inspection of the landing gear and related components revealed no defects or…Aug 16, 1985 · N7122V · Substantial damageNTSB MIA85LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Williston, FLThe left seat pilot stated that he was doing touch and go landings on runway 04. He continued to state that on the last landing he touched down on the runway, then added full power and retracted the flaps, but inadvertantly retracted the landing gear. The…Oct 23, 1984 · N24UE · DestroyedNTSB MIA84IA177Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportGrumman G-111 · West Palm Beach, FLAfter a repositioning flt, the main gear collapsed. An exam of the hand pump selector control valve revealed that one of the two dump ports for thr flap position had a hydraulic leak. Reportedly, this allowed system pressure to retract the gear. The valve,…Jun 3, 1984 · N112FB · Minor damageNTSB MIA84LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Titusville, FLThe plt could not get the left main gear extended for landing and then could not get the right main and nose gear to retract for a'belly'landing. The acft was landed on the sod beside the rwy with the left main retracted. The nose gear collapsed during the…Apr 7, 1984 · N6890Y · Substantial damageNTSB MIA84LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B-58 · Tallahassee, FLThe acft landed with the right main gear & nose gear stuck in the retracted position, with the left main gear stuck in the extended position. Investigation revealed that the landing gear actuating rod had failed.Feb 18, 1984 · N21BR · Substantial damageNTSB MIA82DA083Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Placida, FLThe pilot stated that during the beginning of the landing roll the right main and nose landing gears collapsed. Examination revealed that the retraction torque tube arm fitting, Piper p/n 21012-03, which links the right main and nose gear to the retraction…Mar 24, 1982 · N8043Y · Substantial damage