# NTSB investigations: Hard landing

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 CEN09CA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA357.md): Aviat A1 · Garrison, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2009 · N190BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing on the water and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA09CA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA341.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2009 · N659PS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR09CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA279.md): Cessna 182T · Shafter, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2009 · N61907 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09TA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09TA277.md): Hughes OH-6A · Benson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 4, 2009 · N6641D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot under instruction's inadequate autorotation technique and the instructor pilot’s delayed remedial action to arrest the rate of descent of the helicopter while in an autorotation flare.
- [NTSB WPR09LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA261.md): Enstrom Helicopter 280C · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2009 · N5699N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the helicopter's collective both during the takeoff sequence and while attempting remedial action in response to an engine over-boost condition, which resulted in a hard precautionary landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA318.md): Aerostar International S-60A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2009 · N120RB · No damage
  > The pilot's excessive descent rate.
- [NTSB CEN09LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA319.md): Mileski Zenair · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2009 · N701MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent failure of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB WPR09CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA271.md): S.O.C.A.T.A. Rallye 235 · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2009 · N315RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of any experience in the make and model airplane.
- [NTSB ERA09CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA287.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Danville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2009 · N8403R · Minor damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control during a landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA299.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2009 · N482MA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control on landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of total experience as an instructor and delayed corrective action.
- [NTSB ERA09CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA265.md): Cessna 172E · Como, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2009 · N5683T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA278.md): Cessna 172N · Pinehurst, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2009 · N500TC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB WPR09CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA206.md): Cessna 172M · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2009 · N9504H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB WPR09CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA209.md): Cessna 172P · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2009 · N64204 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DCA09FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09FA045.md): Boeing 767 · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2009 · CN-RNT · Substantial damage
  > The first officer’s input of full nose down elevator at touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA09CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA243.md): Cessna 150 · Madison, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2009 · N3334J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR09CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA185.md): Cessna 172L · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2009 · N7582G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB CEN09CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA226.md): Cessna 172A · Corsicana, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2009 · N7326T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper flare.
- [NTSB WPR09CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA172.md): Cessna 152 · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2009 · N95429 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA217.md): Cessna 172R · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2009 · N2382R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts.
- [NTSB CEN09CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA213.md): Beech 58 · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2009 · N8245H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN09LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA206.md): Cessna 402B · Aberdeen, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2009 · N402BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and icing conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the accumulation of airframe ice and the strong, gusting crosswinds.
- [NTSB CEN09CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA199.md): Roach Neil Glasair SU · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2009 · N47NR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN09CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA187.md): Cessna 172N · Carlisle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2009 · N739NP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA203.md): Bell 407 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2009 · N2592T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate main rotor rpm and the failure of the CFI to provide appropriate instruction during the maneuver.
- [NTSB ERA11LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA067.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2009 · N616FT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate crosswind landing technique and the certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA176.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2009 · N4981T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA129.md): Cessna T210 · Twentynine Palms, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 24, 2009 · N210NS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA200.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 24, 2009 · N94626 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA125.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · Cave Creek, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2009 · N353P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the brownout condition created by the dust cloud that interfered with the pilot's perception of proximity to the ground, and the glare interference from the parked fire vehicles headlights…
- [NTSB CEN09CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA229.md): Cessna 172 · Manhattan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2009 · N733FR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA126.md): Ercoupe 415-E · Camas, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 19, 2009 · N94805 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DCA09FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09FA028.md): General Atomics MQ-9 · Sierra Vista, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2009 · CBP-108 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare while landing with a tailwind and the instructor pilot's delayed response.
- [NTSB WPR09CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA118.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Encinitas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2009 · N588LE · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA168.md): Cessna 152 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2009 · N6300Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA106.md): Grumman AA-5 · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2009 · N5423L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CEN09CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA191.md): Cessna 182Q · Clinton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2009 · N759YH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the gust of wind as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB CEN09CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA133.md): Brantly B-2B · Cement, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2009 · N2252U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and descent rate during approach, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the nearby power lines.
- [NTSB CEN09CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA120.md): Beech 58 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 3, 2009 · N70DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the unforcasted freezing rain that obscured the windscreen and hindered the pilot's ability to judge the height of the airplane above the runway.
- [NTSB ERA09CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA127.md): Cessna 180K · Port Orange, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2008 · N37MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting wind conditions and the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA208.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2008 · N3331R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing, resulting in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA058.md): Cessna 140 · Preston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2008 · N4008N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ERA09CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA121.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Apopka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2008 · N85213 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare.
- [NTSB CEN09LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA088.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B16 · Gary, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2008 · N573BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive airspeed and improper flare while landing in gusting winds.
- [NTSB WPR09CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA055.md): Cessna 172RG · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2008 · N172MN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the landing flare resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA217.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Middletown, DE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2008 · N276 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusty conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA053.md): Cessna 172 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2008 · N98774 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA071.md): Cessna 150F · Trenton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2008 · N8900S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the night light conditions and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot.
- [NTSB CEN09CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA068.md): Brantly B-2B · Cedar Hill, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2008 · N2180U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff downwind. A contributing factor was the gusty conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA067.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2008 · N221DS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare during the practice autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision.

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## 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 e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '092')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/092/cases?page=23

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