Final NTSB investigations
37 cases where the first occurrence was “Gear retraction on ground”.
Cases per year
| 1994 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 |
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.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
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\" = 198)
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."completionStatus" = 'Completed' 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" = 198) 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 LAX07LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Chino, CAThe 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 LAX06CA268Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 414A · Ontario, CAthe pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll.NTSB NYC06TA161Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech C90 · Windsor Locks, CTThe non-flying pilot's improper procedure, which resulted in his inadvertent retraction of the landing gear while the airplane was on the ground.NTSB DEN06LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T-R182RG · Englewood, COthe pilot inadvertently retracting the landing gear.NTSB NYC06CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech M35 · Pittsfield, MAThe pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll.NTSB LAX05LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Tucson, AZThe pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing rollout.NTSB LAX05CA177Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Scottsdale, AZthe student pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB ANC04LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the taxi from landing, which resulted in structural damage to the airplane.NTSB CHI04LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Peru, ILThe inadvertent landing gear retraction by the dual student during the landing roll.NTSB NYC04LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Kutztown, PAThe pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear on the ground.NTSB SEA03LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Boise, IDFailure of the welds on the nose landing gear retraction truss during taxi for takeoff..NTSB LAX03LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Grand Canyon, AZThe 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 DEN03LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Tooele, UTthe 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 NYC03LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Allentown, PAThe pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear on the ground.NTSB DEN02LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D95A · Broomfield, COthe 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 DEN02TA037Accident · No injuriesFinal reportDouglas/Basler DC-3C · Casper, WYThe copilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear. A contributing factor was the use of inappropriate medication by the copilot.NTSB FTW02LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-90-E90 · Santa Rosa, NMThe pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll which resulting in the collapse of all 3 landing gears.NTSB DEN01LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Englewood, COthe 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 ANC01LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-A36 · Nondalton, AKThe pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll.NTSB LAX00LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95 · Sun Valley, AZThe certified flight instructor's (pilot-in-command) inadequate supervision of his dual student, who prematurely retracted the landing gear.NTSB DEN00FA063Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportDornier 328-100 · Denver, COuncommanded retraction of the nose and right main landing gears during landing roll for reasons undetermined.NTSB CHI00LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Festus, MOthe pilot inadvertently retracted the landing gear instead of the flaps during the landing roll.NTSB MIA00LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F90 · Monroe, GAchafed 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 CHI99LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Chesterfield, MOthe inadvertent retraction of the landing gear by the pilot.NTSB MIA99LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-90 · Meridian, MSThe 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 FTW98LA389Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401 · Lancaster, TXThe 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 MIA98LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Vero Beach, FLThe student's improper retraction of the landing gear and the instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB FTW98LA375Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D95A · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's inadvertent raising of the landing gear during landing rolloutNTSB CHI97LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B200 · Marshall, MNthe pilot inadvertently putting the gear selector switch in the up position during landing.NTSB FTW96LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Ardmore, OKThe pilot's inadvertent premature retraction of the landing gear during takeoff roll. A factor was inadequate supervision by the safety pilot/flight instructor.NTSB FTW96FA198Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Denver, COfatigue failure of the right main landing gear hydraulic actuator rod at the spherical bearing due to a lack of lubrication.NTSB CHI96LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210K · West Chicago, ILMaintenance personnel's failure to comply with an airworthiness directive on the landing gear which led to a retraction/extension assembly malfunction.NTSB FTW96LA129Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech P35 · Brownwood, TXthe pilot's failure to follow manufacturer's procedures and premature gear retraction.NTSB CHI96LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDassault DA-10 · Romulus, MIfailure of the right landing gear locking mechanism.NTSB LAX96LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Grass Valley, CAthe 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 BFO96LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · College Park, MDthe main landing gear retracted for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW94LA319Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLockheed PV-2 · Lafayette, LAThe pilot's inadvertent gear retraction.