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Landing Gear Collapse Following Bounce During Touch-and-Go Practice (N7474L)

Ontario, OR, US

On July 16, 2007, a Piper PA-18-150 (registration N7474L) was involved in an aviation accident near Ontario, OR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control during landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot practicing landings experienced a bounce and subsequent gear collapse after a second touchdown, resulting in the right gear collapsing and wing striking the ground.

Event Description

A pilot departed the airport for a local flight and returned after approximately fifty minutes to practice landings. The aircraft was equipped with 31-inch bushwheels. During the second landing, the aircraft bounced upon touchdown.

Sequence of Events

After the bounce, the pilot advanced the throttle to recover. The aircraft then touched down again on centerline, but on all three wheels simultaneously. The aircraft swerved to the left, the right gear collapsed, and the wing impacted the ground. The aircraft came to rest in an upright position.

No other details were provided regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, occupants, injuries, time of day, weather, or ATC involvement.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Jul 2007 Piper PA-18-150 accident near Ontario, OR?

A pilot practicing landings experienced a bounce and subsequent gear collapse after a second touchdown, resulting in the right gear collapsing and wing striking the ground.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Jul 2007 Piper PA-18-150 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Jul 2007 involved a Piper PA-18-150, registration N7474L, at Ontario, OR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control during landing.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070731X01066. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.