# 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 WPR10CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA278.md): Robinson R22 · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2010 · N7028U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadvertent movement of the mixture control.
- [NTSB ERA10CA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA305.md): Cessna 172S · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2010 · N789EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to land during a thunderstorm.
- [NTSB CEN10CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA289.md): Cessna 172S · Greenfield, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2010 · N1448Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA280.md): Hughes 269A · Cannon Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2010 · N8897F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor speed during the autorotation, which resulted in an excessive sink rate and a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA10TA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10TA292.md): Bell 206B · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 30, 2010 · N6401X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and the certificated flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA250.md): Wildman RV6-A · Columbia, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2010 · N578RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind and improper landing flare.
- [NTSB WPR10LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA242.md): Grumman AA-5A · Monument, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2010 · N26414 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s misjudged flare during landing resulting in a hard landing and loss of directional control.
- [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 ERA10CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA264.md): Schweizer 269C · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2010 · N113TA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper use of collective and throttle during the landing flare.
- [NTSB ERA10LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA263.md): Hachem Zachery S E7 · Homerville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2010 · N101RU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA10TA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10TA261.md): Bell 407 · Abingdon, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 11, 2010 · N31VA · Substantial damage
  > The improper repair of an engine component by a repair facility, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the repair facility to recognize that an improper repair had been accomplished, which allowed…
- [NTSB ERA10CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA262.md): Hiller UH12 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2010 · N116S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed remedial action to maintain main rotor rpm, which resulted in a loss of lift and hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA255.md): Hughes 500 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2010 · N5189K · Substantial damage
  > The commercial pilot's improper flare during a simulated autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA253.md): Cessna 182T · Parkersburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2010 · N935FA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control while landing with a gusting wind.
- [NTSB ANC10LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA032.md): Piper PA-32-301 · King Cove, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2010 · N8305H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during gusty winds while landing, resulting in a hard landing and damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN10CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA224.md): Cessna 170-B · White Bear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2010 · N3201A · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate attempted recovery from a bounced landing and the student pilot's abrupt use of the brakes, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB WPR10TA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10TA213.md): Cessna T206H · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 19, 2010 · N6045C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing flare and failure to maintain directional control on the ground.
- [NTSB ERA10LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA235.md): Cessna 152 · Avon Park, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2010 · N5499B · Substantial damage
  > The operator's failure to correct known deficiencies with the carburetor, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing by the pilot. Also causal was the operator's decision to rent the airplane in an unairworthy condition.
- [NTSB WPR10LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA207.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Fruitland, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2010 · N9019D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare.
- [NTSB ERA10LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA216.md): Smith Richard D JR Revolution Mini 500 · Middleboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2010 · N118NR · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine coolant, which resulted in a loss of engine power during the pilot’s attempt to cushion a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was a disconnected engine coolant hose and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CEN10CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA191.md): Maule M-5-210C · Bismarck, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2010 · N62040 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure compensate for the crosswinds resulting in a loss of directional control while landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA218.md): Cessna 150G · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2010 · N4655X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing in gusting winds.
- [NTSB CEN10CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA183.md): Schweizer 269C · Idledale, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2010 · N67TK · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial actions to regain rotor rpm, resulting in a rapid descent and hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA200.md): Cessna 172 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2010 · N21394 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA196.md): Diamond DA20 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2010 · N552MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA191.md): Beech 58 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2010 · N858PR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare while landing, resulting in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA240.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2010 · N110RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare in tailwind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA198.md): Cessna 152 · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2010 · N67826 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA192.md): Cessna 172 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2010 · N1895A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA179.md): Ferguson William C FX4-2 · Cartersville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2010 · N8508H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine-driven oil pump drive coupling resulting in a loss lubrication and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR10LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA169.md): Ultramagic S-160 · Rancho Santa Fe, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2010 · N30048 · Substantial damage
  > A reduction of burner/heat production due to low fuel. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's continued flight with a low fuel status.
- [NTSB WPR10LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA161.md): Head Balloons AX9 118 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2010 · N3087D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight inspection of the balloon’s rapid deflation system, which resulted in its inhibited functionality during landing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA177.md): Cessna T337G · Shelby, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2010 · N74E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and touchdown during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR10CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA159.md): Cessna 182P · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2010 · N52630 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA156.md): North American P51D · Chandler, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2010 · N514NH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare, resulting in a bounced landing, stall, and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN10CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA163.md): Cessna 172S · Lawrence, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2010 · N99HV · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate glide path during approach. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to continue the approach instead of going around.
- [NTSB ANC10LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA020.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2010 · N26TC · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power in flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA137.md): Cessna 152 · Hearne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2010 · N6503M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind and his improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA208.md): Cessna 172P · Ft. Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2010 · N5460K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA132.md): Cessna 172 · Davis, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 28, 2010 · N72TN · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA213.md): Cessna 172P · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2010 · N88EP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA144.md): Cessna 172 · Sparks, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2010 · N7499A · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to select the correct fuel selector position.
- [NTSB ERA10CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA143.md): Cessna 172P · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2010 · N106JK · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare during landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA145.md): Clopton Aero Aerocomp Compair 7SL · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2010 · N286JL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA117.md): Bell 47G-4A · Shafter, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2010 · N28938 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of a main rotor blade counterweight due to corrosion. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the operator to perform the initial and recurrent inspections required by a Service Bulletin to detect the corrosion in the counterweight.
- [NTSB WPR10CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA109.md): Young Dee C Kitfox II · St. Anthony, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 12, 2010 · N345DY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR10GA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10GA102.md): Hughes 369D · Kooskia, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 8, 2010 · N500LW · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 bearing, which was precipitated by electrical arcing that occurred at an unknown time prior to the accident flight.
- [NTSB CEN10LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA090.md): Beech C-99 · Kearney, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2010 · N206AV · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach resulting in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the accumulation of structural icing during the flight.
- [NTSB WPR10WA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10WA114.md): Cessna 182 · Palau International Airport, Palau · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 4, 2010 · T8A182P · Substantial damage
  > On January 4, 2010, about 1300 Palau standard time, a Cessna 182P, registered T8A182P, with amphibian floats, landed hard on runway 09 at Palau International Airport, Republic of Palau. The airplane was registered to, and operated by, ABA Sky, Inc. The…
- [NTSB CEN10LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA078.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Decatur, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2009 · N600CE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the momentary loss of engine power due to snow or ice ingestion.

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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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