# 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 ERA15IA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15IA009.md): Funk Ralph Velocity Xlrg · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2014 · N301EF · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a hard landing, which resulted in the fracture of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN15LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA002.md): Bell 206B · Woodsboro, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2014 · N49746 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to recognize and correct for flight conditions conducive to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, which resulted in a rapid, uncommanded right yaw and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN14LA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA520.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2014 · N7026J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm during a pinnacle approach, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt the approach given the helicopter's weight…
- [NTSB CEN14CA513](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA513.md): Schweizer 269C · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2014 · N1675U · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a tail rotor strike.
- [NTSB ERA14CA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA452.md): Cessna 172S · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2014 · N21670 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to land due to the deteriorating weather conditions.
- [NTSB CEN14CA514](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA514.md): Stanley Arthur Freeman Zodiac 601XL · Fremont, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2014 · N710DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA396.md): Ultramagic N250 - NO Series · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2014 · N59EX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in downdraft and gusting wind conditions which resulted in striking trees and a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC14CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA078.md): Cessna 180H · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2014 · N2419F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, while landing during dark night conditions.
- [NTSB WPR14LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA374.md): Bell 206 · Tombstone, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2014 · N64AW · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to loose “B” nut fittings and a bent tube as a result of maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the nuts during the most recent inspection.
- [NTSB CEN14CA512](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA512.md): Champion 7GCAA · Alpine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2014 · N2535F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of airplane control during a precautionary landing resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR14TA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14TA370.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B3 · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 5, 2014 · N217HP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine to provide sufficient power when commanded by the pilot during the power recovery phase of a practice autorotation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or…
- [NTSB CEN14LA489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA489.md): Gallager John C Glasair · Highland Heights, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2014 · N4PX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of aircraft control during landing, and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB WPR14CA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA379.md): Cessna 152 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2014 · N67367 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate flare resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR14TA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14TA357.md): Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3 · Hemet, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 28, 2014 · N991SD · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to adequately brief and demonstrate the simulated emergency procedure to the pilot under instruction and his delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision during the maneuver, which resulted in an excessive sink rate and a…
- [NTSB WPR14CA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA350.md): Schweizer SGS 1 34 · Marana, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2014 · N7628 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure the canopy was locked during the pre-takeoff inspection which led to the canopy opening in flight and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the subsequent landing.
- [NTSB CEN14LA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA436.md): Cessna 170B · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2014 · N60PE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA14CA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA398.md): Cessna 172F · Oxford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2014 · N8432U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR14CA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA344.md): Cessna 177 · Pine Bluffs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2014 · N2830X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain aircraft control while landing.
- [NTSB ERA14CA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA406.md): Piper PA 34-200T · Gainesville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2014 · N178SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA14LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA378.md): Birchler Boyd Eagle 540 · Standish, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2014 · N34BJ · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA14CA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA400.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 C1 · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2014 · N497PA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor/pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of total experience in the make and…
- [NTSB ERA14CA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA376.md): Piper PA 34-220T · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2014 · N212RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB ANC14CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA060.md): Piper PA 32-260 · Anderson, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2014 · N3502W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN14CA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA428.md): Great Lakes 2T 1A 2 · Frankfort, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2014 · N80AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing in gusty, crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot lack of recent tail wheel landing experience.
- [NTSB CEN14CA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA402.md): Cessna 182R · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2014 · N9836H · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent aerodynamic stall during landing in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN14CA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA391.md): Continental Copters Tomcat MK5A · Osage, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2014 · N161SH · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel, which resulted in the pilot's forced landing and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the helicopter without resolving the fuel…
- [NTSB WPR14FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA310.md): Bell 206A · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2014 · N949FM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper decent rate and path, which resulted in a hard landing and dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment by a sedating medication.
- [NTSB ERA14CA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA348.md): Schweizer 269C · Titusville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2014 · N1830D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to initiate the decelerative flare during autorotation and the CFI's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN14CA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA378.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2014 · N1694T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the deer on the runway and the pilot's mismanagement of airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN14LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA375.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164A · Fairview, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2014 · N6743Q · Substantial damage
  > The backfire of the engine and its loss of power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN14LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA374.md): Cessna 172N · Rockville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2014 · N13SK · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the dual magneto system. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance of the duel magneto system.
- [NTSB CEN14CA457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA457.md): Cessna 172N · Murphysboro, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2014 · N737SY · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing by person(s) unknown.
- [NTSB CEN14CA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA370.md): Cessna 120 · Midland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2014 · N76097 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and his delayed application of engine power while on short final which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN14CA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA367.md): American Eurocopter AS350B3 · Grand Praire, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2014 · N350GP · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision during a practice autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's hard landing during a practice autorotation.
- [NTSB ERA14LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA344.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2014 · N128LS · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA14CA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA334.md): Cessna 172N · Edgewater, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2014 · N7368F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with an unanticipated convective gust front or low-level wind shear while landing, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN14LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA326.md): Aerospatiale AS350B · Mayhill, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2014 · N69PJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while performing a go-around in strong, gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to initiate the flight in strong, gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA14LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA324.md): Beech 95 55 · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2014 · N9411Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA14LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA311.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2014 · N544BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain rotor rpm during an autorotation after a perceived partial loss of power, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was radio frequency interference with the governor controller, which resulted in an…
- [NTSB ERA14CA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA331.md): Cessna 172M · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2014 · N621AA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure the security of the seat prior to flight, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN14LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA312.md): Airbus Helicopters AS-350B2 · Texarkana, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2014 · N407EM · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the two fuel control unit drive bearings for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in an uncommanded engine acceleration and subsequent overspeed condition. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB WPR14CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA259.md): Beech A23 24 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2014 · N3611Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA260.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N928PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA256.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N681SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering for landing.
- [NTSB ERA14LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA309.md): Simmons William E Aventura 2 · Rockledge, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N700WS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing following a loss of engine power, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate inspection of the engine, which resulted in a loose ground wire lug on…
- [NTSB CEN14LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA313.md): Robinson R22 - Beta · Moscow Mills, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2014 · N784SH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action to correct the student pilot’s use of an excessive descent rate during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR14LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA251.md): Airbus AS 350 BA FX1 · Wailuku, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2014 · N6094H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine’s pneumatic fuel control line fitting, resulting in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the failure was the repeated loosening and re-torqueing of the fitting during required maintenance and inspection.
- [NTSB ERA14LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA295.md): Maule M4-220C · Cherryville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2014 · N535TJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent main landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB CEN14LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA293.md): Knauf RV-7 · Rockwall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2014 · N707HK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify the airplane's actual fuel quantity before departure, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA14LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA290.md): Cameron Balloons US Z-225 · Spring City, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2014 · N65625 · No damage
  > The pilot's fall from the balloon’s basket during touchdown in a field for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in his fatal injury.

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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 s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '092' 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
```

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