NTSB investigations
214 cases where the first occurrence was “Nose gear collapsed”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 22 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 15 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 6 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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 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"
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 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
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ATL07CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRans RV-9A · Harvest, ALThe pilot's improper landing flare and touchdown.NTSB SEA07LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E-33C · Laurel, MTThe overload failure of the nose gear retract brace (drag link) during the landing roll.NTSB CHI07CA118Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Williamston, MIThe 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 LAX07LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Oakland, CACollapse of the landing gear for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA07IA080Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech E-55 · Key West, FLFailure 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 DFW07CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · McAlester, OKThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in the collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB CHI07CA012Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Maryville, MOThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing leading to the nose gear overload.NTSB NYC06IA207Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-524 · Newark, NJAn overload failure of the airplane's nose landing gear while being towed for repositioning.NTSB MIA06LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Daytona Beach, FLFailure 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 MIA06LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Sarasota, FLThe collapse of the nose landing gear for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX06CA020Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Prescott, AZThe nose landing gear collapsing during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI05LA277Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 560XL · Columbus, OHThe collapse of the nose landing gear for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL05IA116Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCanadair CL-600-2B19 · Greensboro, NCThe 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 MIA05IA087Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Jacksonville, FLInadequate 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 ATL05CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Holly Ridge, NCThe 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 ATL05LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Sewanee, TNThe 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 MIA04CA116Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Sarasota, FLThe student pilot's incorrect recovery following a bounced landing resulting in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB MIA04LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobert J. Labonte Defiant · DeLand, FLThe 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 DEN04LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild Swearingen SA226TC · Grand Junction, COthe 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 SEA03LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Driggs, IDThe 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 SEA03LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Wenatchee, WAFailure of the nose gear steering system for undetermined reasons during the landing roll.NTSB ATL03LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310F · Reidsville, NCThe 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 MIA03LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Vero Beach, FLThe 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 CHI02LA278Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFrank RV-8A · Brodhead, WIThe failure of the nose landing gear strut for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL02LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarker Experimental · Panacea, FLThe 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 FTW02LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Palestine, TXThe 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 DEN01LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28D · Heber City, UTthe 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 MIA00IA266Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900C · Miami, FLThe 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 NYC00LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Rainelle, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper decent rate. A factor was the up-sloping runway.NTSB DEN00LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B55 · Ogden, UTInadvertent landing gear retraction by person(s) undetermined. A factor was the inadequate supervision of the flight by the flight instructor.NTSB LAX00LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AG5B · Oakland, CAThe inadvertent porpoise and improper remedial action of the pilot during the landing attempt.NTSB DEN00LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B200 · Jackson, WYThe 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 NYC00LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-23 · Blacksburg, VAThe pilot in command's failure to recover from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC00LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Hopedale, MAThe nose landing gear was not locked in the extended position.NTSB ANC99LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Anchorage, AKThe 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 FTW99LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T303 · Houston, TXThe collapse of the nose landing gear for an undetermined reason.NTSB CHI98LA358Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Eldon, MOThe pilot's not correcting for a porpoise condition during landing roll.NTSB ATL98LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilde Mickey Questair 20 · Greensboro, NCThe improper installation of the nose landing gear strut, which led to the collapse of the nose gear upon touchdown.NTSB LAX98LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Payson, AZThe collapse of the nose landing gear for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA98IA001Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportGrumman G-73 · Fort Lauderdale, FLthe partial failure of a component of the hydraulic system resulting in the collapse of the nose landing gear during the landing roll.NTSB ANC97LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Kivalina, AKAn overstress fracture of the nose landing gear attachment. A factor associated with the accident was the rough landing area.NTSB SEA97FA202Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) · Seattle, WAfatigue 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 MIA97LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Orangeburg, SCFailure of the pilot to recover from the bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilots complacency.NTSB IAD97LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cambridge, MDThe student pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing.NTSB IAD97LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Wentworth, NHPilot's inadequate preflight planning to determine the suitability of an unimproved field for landing.NTSB CHI97LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Liberty, MOretraction of the nose gear for undetermined reason(s).NTSB ATL97LA070Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEugene Clements Pulsar · Indianola, MSThe 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 MIA97LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American G-1159 · Miami, FLThe failure of the Landing gear nose gear for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL97LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Palatka, FLfailure of the nose gear for undetermined reason(s).NTSB LAX97LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Redlands, CAthe pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a subsequent bounced landing.