# NTSB investigations: Abnormal runway contact

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB GAA18CA476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA476.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Louise, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2018 · N205SK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA18CA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA458.md): Allen W Inks Virus SW · Clayton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2018 · N608US · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and runway overrun.
- [NTSB GAA18CA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA466.md): Vans RV9 · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2018 · N899RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during a go-around.
- [NTSB GAA18CA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA451.md): Vans RV 6 · Pickens, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2018 · N24CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA461.md): Cessna 152 · Oak Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2018 · N152LT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA450](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA450.md): Robinson R44 · Lantana, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2018 · N479AT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper pitch control during landing, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB GAA18CA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA455.md): Cessna 140 · Healdsburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2018 · N1902V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA18CA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA445.md): Cirrus SR20 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2018 · N482DA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain an appropriate approach speed in crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane landing long on the wet runway and his subsequent loss of directional control when he attempted to exit the runway at high speed…
- [NTSB GAA18CA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA438.md): Mooney M20E · Great Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2018 · N7845V · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s incorrect use of the landing gear system and his and the pilot’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was extended, which resulted in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s unfamiliarity with the…
- [NTSB GAA18CA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA428.md): Cessna 172 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2018 · N7880G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA427.md): Cessna 152 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2018 · N5551L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadvertent encounter with thunderstorm conditions and her failure to maintain a proper landing flare in a crosswind, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA442.md): Champion 7GC · Warren, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2018 · N2127C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA425.md): Cessna 172 · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2018 · N12064 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA415.md): Air Tractor AT 502 · De Land, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2018 · N4509S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane inadvertently becoming airborne and a subsequent hard landing and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA18CA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA404.md): Cessna 180 · Cut Bank, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2018 · N180GB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA18LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA188.md): Northwing 17 · Section, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2018 · N959RR · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot's failure to maintain control of the weight-shift-control aircraft during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience in the aircraft.
- [NTSB GAA18CA498](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA498.md): Cessna 172 · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2018 · N984BT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA396.md): Cessna 182 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2018 · N411BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA414.md): North American AT · Moneta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2018 · N29963 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a bounced landing and his subsequent failure to maintain directional.
- [NTSB GAA18CA500](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA500.md): Cessna 152 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2018 · N4962L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA18LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA182.md): Piper PA 25 · Flat Rock, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 30, 2018 · N6307Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right landing gear during takeoff due to a fatigue failure, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN18LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA230.md): Cessna TR182 · Beloit, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2018 · N756SW · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s failure to properly torque one of the left brake caliper’s back plate attachment bolts while re-installing it during the annual inspection, which resulted in the left main landing gear not extending before landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA441.md): Piper PA · East Sound, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2018 · N11YB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control in a gusting, left quartering headwind.
- [NTSB ANC18LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA079.md): Cessna 172 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2018 · N734RS · Substantial damage
  > The National Transportation Safety Board did not determine the probable cause of this event and does not plan to issue a report or open a public docket. The investigation of this event is being conducted under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of…
- [NTSB GAA18CA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA354.md): Boeing B75 · Waukegan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2018 · N52107 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA18CA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA350.md): Cessna 152 · Denison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2018 · N67404 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA346.md): Piper PA32R · Caddo Mills, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2018 · N82303 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing and to follow the Before Landing checklist, which resulted in an attempted go-around and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA338.md): Luscombe 8 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2018 · N2094B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA341.md): Piper PA 28 · Marion, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2018 · N4295T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper pitch during the first landing, which resulted in a porpoise, and the failure of the nose landing gear during the second landing after a subsequent go-around.
- [NTSB GAA18CA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA340.md): Cessna 172 · Hillsboro, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2018 · N363CK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent porpoise.
- [NTSB GAA18CA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA324.md): Piper PA 22 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2018 · N7257D · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s improper landing flare and failure to maintain a proper descent rate during approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR18LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA175.md): Cessna P210N · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2018 · N7546K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a hydraulic line in the landing gear system, which resulted in the pilot's inability to lower the gear and a subsequent gear-up landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA348.md): Cessna 172 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2018 · N497SJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA302.md): Taylorcraft F21 · Payette, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2018 · N2004U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind and his subsequent failure to maintain airspeed during an aborted landing, which resulted in a collision with terrain and nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA18CA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA297.md): Piper PA22 · Start, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2018 · N4913Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA291.md): Piper PA28 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2018 · N5560W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during short final, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN18LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA178.md): Peet Charles Zenith CH 701 · Jackson, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 16, 2018 · N44CP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot’s failure to maintain proper control of the airplane, which led to a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN18CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18CA185.md): Cessna 120 · Harlan, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2018 · N77273 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s late go-around during a bounced landing, which led to an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA18CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA281.md): Piper PA 32R · Cape Carteret, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2018 · N25WE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s steep approach, which resulted in a hard landing and the collapse of the landing gear during touchdown.
- [NTSB GAA18CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA279.md): Champion 7ECA · Morrilton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2018 · N6333N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in variable crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA292.md): Piper PA28 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2018 · N610FT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare in tailwind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA261.md): Zenair CH 2000 · Naples, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2018 · N699ZA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA304.md): Beech 58 · Gainesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2018 · N406PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA277.md): Cessna 162 · Waterloo, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2018 · N263VX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare during a soft-field landing and his use of an improper soft-field landing procedure, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA267.md): Cessna 172 · Fulton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2018 · N7762X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA259.md): Creech Jerry Creech Jerry CH 701 · Lusby, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2018 · N701XS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA18CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA256.md): Cessna A185 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2018 · N76SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA255.md): Pphu Ekolot KR-030 Topaz · Dekalb, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2018 · N468KM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare during gusting wind conditions, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB GAA18CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA258.md): Berger Bernard M Pulsar Series III · Palmyra, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2018 · N914BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate approach speed, which resulted in a bounced landing and a runway overrun.
- [NTSB GAA18CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA294.md): Cessna 172 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2018 · N254EK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md?page=13

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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 s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '090' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent"))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence?page=12

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