# NTSB investigations, OR: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR26LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA271.md): Let L-23 Super Blanik · North Plains, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jul 18, 2026 · N922SB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR25LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA287.md): Briseno Samuel Kolb Firefly · Cave Junction, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 13, 2025 · N139SB · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's improper landing flare in turbulent wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR24LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA217.md): Moles Kenneth Rans S-19 · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2024 · N806GK · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR23LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA360.md): Cessna 182Q · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 7, 2023 · N4757N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR22LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA370.md): Alisport Silent 2 Electro · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 3, 2022 · N278SE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the checklist to remove the wing wheel and tail dolly before takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR22LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA250.md): Cessna 172P · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2022 · N90558 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot under instruction’s improper landing flare, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB GAA19CA518](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA518.md): Piper PA32RT · Ashland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2019 · N2228B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing and propeller strike, and his subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA18CA562](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA562.md): Rutan Rutan Long EZ · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2018 · N5RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA038.md): Ultramagic M90 - NO Series · Sherwood, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2015 · N890VB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the descent rate, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA088.md): Clayhold Sportsman GS-2 · Manzanita, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 4, 2014 · N391TD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare and failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing with gusting wind.
- [NTSB WPR14CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA077.md): Cessna T182T · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 25, 2013 · N3531F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the instrument approach beyond the published missed approach point.
- [NTSB WPR13CA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA421.md): Cessna E162 · Eugene, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2013 · N30265 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare that resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA345.md): Cessna 172N · Ashland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2012 · N738AJ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA206.md): Hunter A-20 Vista Cruiser · Molalla, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2012 · N9027M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a rock during an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA473.md): Cessna 152 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2011 · N6308Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing from which she was unable to recover.
- [NTSB WPR11CA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA368.md): Cessna R172K · Sandy, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2011 · N758TT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA489.md): Cessna 172C · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2011 · N8287X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed on approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA003.md): Robinson R22 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2010 · N2356T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during the landing flare and his subsequent interference with the flight instructor's control inputs. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB WPR10CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA238.md): Cessna 172S · Corvallis, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2010 · N66083 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the flight and engine controls, resulting in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA375.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Troutdale, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2009 · N7176W · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate main rotor RPM.
- [NTSB WPR09CA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA377.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2009 · N8340S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of the collective control and the flight instructor’s delayed reaction to the student pilot’s incorrect control inputs.
- [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 LAX08CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA285.md): Mason Falconar F-11 · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2008 · N65017 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA08FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA161.md): Cessna 441 · Sunriver, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2008 · N441HK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around after one of the airplane's propellers struck the runway.
- [NTSB LAX08CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA174.md): Cessna 182 · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2008 · N182RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare.
- [NTSB LAX08CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA156.md): Cessna 172P · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2008 · N62348 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in collision with a runway light.

## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'OR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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?state=OR

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