# 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 ERA11LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA197.md): Burr Andrew E Xiv Rotorway Exec 162F · Lincoln, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N192AB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA187.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Oxford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2011 · N2838D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate landing flare and the certified flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA193.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2011 · N470Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate flare and the certified flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA11LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA175.md): Bell 206-L4 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2011 · N154MW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA215.md): Arion Lightning · Brownsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2011 · N125GD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, resulting in a loss of control and a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA210.md): Cessna LC42-550FG · Llano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2011 · N1018Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA166.md): Enstrom F-28C · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2011 · N5689B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA11CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA162.md): Bell 206 · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 24, 2011 · N796M · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA208.md): Beech 58 · Prospect Heights, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2011 · N12LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA199.md): Cessna 310Q · Romeoville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2011 · N119RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach/landing to compensate for the ice accumulated on the airframe which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA147.md): Cessna 172S · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2011 · N378FA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA152.md): Cessna 172 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2011 · N31FC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA11LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA142.md): Kennedy Michael M Lancair 320 · Dawsonville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2011 · N351E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and failure to detect water-contaminated fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN11CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA211.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Bogalusa, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 6, 2011 · N80311 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate flare after encountering a gust of wind on landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA121.md): Robinson R44 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 4, 2011 · N441TB · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor blade rpm during a practice autorotation, resulting in a hard landing and rollover.
- [NTSB CEN11CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA166.md): Mcholland C L Solitare · Wellington, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2011 · N15XP · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot’s misjudgment while approaching to land, which resulted in an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB ERA11LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA130.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Cross City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2011 · N8135B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power resulting from the failure of the camshaft due to fatigue cracks. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate quality inspection of the camshaft after initial manufacture.
- [NTSB WPR11CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA101.md): Bell 206B3 · Three Forks, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 15, 2011 · N78BR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate use of throttle during the practice autorotation that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA119.md): Czech Sportplanes Sro Dynamic · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2011 · N595DY · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent opening of the airplane canopy during the landing approach in a downdraft, which resulted in a rapid descent and hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN11FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA144.md): Gates Learjet 35A · Springfield, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2011 · N800GP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to conduct an instrument approach in icing conditions without the anti-ice system activated, contrary to the airplane flight manual guidance, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall due to an in-flight accumulation of airframe…
- [NTSB WPR11CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA086.md): Giorgio Anthony J RV4 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 1, 2011 · N322RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare that resulted in a hard landing and a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA11LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA106.md): Eurocopter MBB-BK · Cherry Point, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2010 · N854EC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment during cruise flight due to a recurring stroke. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's inadequate oversight of the pilot's known medical condition.
- [NTSB ERA11LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA099.md): Beech F35 · Syracuse, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2010 · N3448B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing with airframe structural icing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s continued flight into known icing conditions.
- [NTSB CEN11CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA127.md): Cessna 182P · Clifton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2010 · N9317G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA077.md): Cessna 177 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 12, 2010 · N2262Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA100.md): Cessna 172S · Lawrence, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2010 · N99HV · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s non-stabilized approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA104.md): Cessna 172R · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2010 · N465CM · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA056.md): Bell 407 · Riverdale, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2010 · N408UH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a highway marker sign while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CEN11LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA078.md): Swiezy Glasair SHA · North Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2010 · N729RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA068.md): Schweizer 300C · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2010 · N299RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper execution of an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA045.md): Eurocopter AS350B2 · Pacoima, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2010 · N1231A · Substantial damage
  > The contamination of a spool bearing in the power turbine governor during manufacture, which led to the bearing’s failure in flight, a subsequent loss of engine power during departure, and the resultant hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA057.md): Aeronca O58B · Livingston, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2010 · N46014 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR11CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA031.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Prescott, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2010 · N844SH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and the certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing and rollover.
- [NTSB CEN11CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA046.md): Hughes J/Hughes J Rand-Robinson · Pearland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2010 · N128JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was an engine oil leak which partially obscured the pilot’s forward vision.
- [NTSB ERA11CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA052.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Cambridge, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2010 · N56101 · Substantial damage
  > The commercial pilot’s inadequate flare during landing and the certificated flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA024.md): Cessna 180 · Summner, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2010 · N2576K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on final approach resulting in an aerodynamic stall and a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA035.md): Borne Charles A III RV-4 · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2010 · N353CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN11CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA022.md): Schweizer 269C · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2010 · N20130 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter during landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA037.md): Cessna 182K · Henderson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2010 · N3057Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA031.md): Beech A36 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2010 · N4979M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, 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 DCA11WA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA002.md): Boeing 767 · Bristol, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 3, 2010 · G-OOBK · No damage
  > On October 3, 2010, at 0541 UTC, a Thompson Airways Boeing 767 experienced a hard landing at Bristol International Airport (BRS), Bristol, England. The aircraft was completing a flight from Cancun International Airport (CUN), Cancun, Mexico. Upon parking,…
- [NTSB ERA10CA513](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA513.md): Piper PA34 · Northampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2010 · N56196 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA467.md): Sport Plane Dynamics Lightning · Glendale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2010 · N121L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN10LA563](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA563.md): Cessna 172S · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2010 · N2459K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA484](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA484.md): Bell OH-58A · Covington, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2010 · N38FA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to contamination of the helicopter's fuel supply.
- [NTSB CEN10CA545](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA545.md): Aerospatiale AS 355F1 · Pikes Peak, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2010 · N5802W · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter's encounter with an unexpected downdraft, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA10TA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10TA481.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Inverness, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 15, 2010 · N2872S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN10CA552](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA552.md): Cessna 172P · Stow, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2010 · N97921 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC10CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA086.md): Roberts Alan W Kitfox II · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2010 · N598AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper aircraft control during landing and the subsequent go-around, resulting in a hard landing, and a collision with a signpost.

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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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