NTSB investigations, 1985
23 cases where the first occurrence was “Main gear collapsed”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 48 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 27 |
| 1984 | 33 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1986 | 24 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 5 |
Where
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duckdb -csv -c "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\") = 1985
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"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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") = 1985 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
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NTSB ANC86IA010Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper Navajo PA-31-350 · Kenai, AKThe pilot in command could not raise the landing gear properly after departure. He diverted to Kenai, Alaska, whereupon extending the gear he obtained three safe gear indications. The pilot landed the airplane and upon roll out the left main gear collapsed.…NTSB DEN86LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-310 · Fargo, NDThe plt stated that during the ground taxi after landing, the right main gear collapsed. During the investigation, it was determined the down lock mechanism was not engaged. Upon examination, it was determined that the main gear lock activator rod was…NTSB MIA86IA022Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · St. ThomasAfter landing the pilot made a 270 degree left turn to entera taxiway. After completion of the turn the left main landing gear began to wobble and then collapsed outwardinspection of the aircraft revealed that of six bolts which attach the left gear support…NTSB MIA86LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-310 · Opa Locka, FLThe plt stated that on final apch after lowering the landing gear he got an unsafe gear light. He then flew by the twr & the controller stated that the gear appeared to be down. He then recycled the landing gear & received a normal gear down indication. Upon…NTSB LAX86LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWillie II · Blythe, CAOn oct 5, 1985 a Willie ii homebuilt crashed on takeoff after its left main landing gear collapsed. VMC existed at the time and no flt plan was filed. The ac sustained substantial damage and the two occupants received minor injuries. The winds were from 050.…NTSB FTW85FA358Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Ennis, TXThe plt could not lower the landing gear through use of the normal gear extension system. He was able to partially lower it through the use of the emergency extension system. Next he made an emergency landing at the departure airport during the hours of…NTSB FTW85LA355Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Mineral Wells, TXThe main landing gear colapsed during a touch and go landing. The landing gear warning circuit breaker had popped, and the instructor pilot received no warning that the gear was not fully extended.NTSB NYC85LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNew Standard D-25 · Rhinebeck, NYThe acft was moving at about 30 mph when the gear collapsed. According to the plt, the landing gear leg fitting failed causing the gear to collapse.NTSB SEA85LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180G · Battle Mountain, NVWhile landing at Battle Mountain to refuel, the left main gear collapsed. The wind was reported to be from 360 deg a 18 gusting 30 KTS.NTSB LAX85LA306Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421A · San Diego, CADuring landing roll out the right main gear collapsed in an outward direction. Exam of the rt gear revealed that the bolt which is associated with the upper & lower gear torque links was missing. An exam of the left gear assembly revealed that the required…NTSB LAX85LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Thermal, CAAt the conclusion of a cross country business flt, the plt stated that after 'easing the nosewheel down onto the runway' he reached for the flap lever but put his hand 'on the gear lever instead.' As he 'pulled the lever out of the detent tripping it,' the…NTSB MIA85IA195Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Miami, FLThe acft wing dropped to the rwy after lndg. The CFI said that the lndg was smooth with the student plt at the controls. When the wing started dropping the CFI said he took the controls but could not keep the wing up. Post acc invest showed that the left main…NTSB DEN85LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Albuquerque, NMThe plt reported that during a normal landing, the right main gear folded back, followed by collapse of the left main gear. An exam revealed evidence of fatigue failure of a clevis bolt in the threaded area.NTSB SEA85LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180-L · Las Vegas, NVDuring landing rollout a gust of wind picked up the left wing. The acft rolled down the rny on the right main gear until it collapsed. Although the tower reported the wind as being straight down the rwy, the plt and the plt who landed immediately after the…NTSB SEA85LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Kendrick, IDThe plt stated that he had completed a spray application & was making a normal landing when the left main gear failed. Subsequently, the acft veered off the left side of the rwy & nosed over. AD 76-13-10, pertaining to a dye penetrant inspection of the main…NTSB MIA85LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T310R · Boca Raton, FLThe plt stated that while taxiing in from landing & upon exicuting a right turn into the ramp the right main landing gear collapsed. Inspection of the landing gear revealed that the aft push pull retract rod failed at the rod end allowing the collapse of the…NTSB FTW85LQG01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 421B · Amarillo, TXThe acft ground looped following a collapse of the left main gear after a landing roll of aprx 600 to 700 ft. post accident inspection of the gear revealed a bolt had backed out of the gear down lock arm where it locks overcenter.NTSB SEA85LA072Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Christmasvalley, ORUpon touchdown the left axle broke and the left main gear s eparated from the acft. The acft left the rwy and the nosed over. The plt discovered that the axle had cristalized and then cracked.NTSB NYC85LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Colts Neck, NJThe plt returned to the arpt after a glider tow flt to land. During a 3-point touchdown, the acft hit a rut & bounced in the air. The plt recovered & made another 3-point touchdown, then heard a 'loud crack' & saw the right main gear separate. He stated that…NTSB LAX85LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B75-N1 · Blythe, CADuring landing roll the left gear collapsed & the acft ground looped. Exam of the left gear strut revealed presence of a preexisting crack. The crack was located inside the gear casting & it was not visible during preflight inspections. The acft reportedly…NTSB LAX85LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GC · Yuba City, CAShortly after takeoff the plt was informed by another plt that his right main landing gear was hanging down. The plt performed a fly-by then proceeded to land the acft in a grass area between the runway and taxiway. The acft was substantially damaged during…NTSB SEA85LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210 · Las Vegas, NVThe hydraulic power pack reservoir was depleted from a leak in the hand pump suction line, which had been chafed through by interference with the right rudder cable. Apparently, there was sufficient back pressure remaining to lower and lock the nose gear, but…NTSB LAX85LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Lower Lake, CAPlt attempted to abort a takeoff as the acft became airborne at aprx 40 mph. The right main gear collapsed when the acft touched down while it was yawed to the left.