# 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 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 WPR09CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA194.md): Cessna 182A · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2009 · N4816D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions while landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA404.md): Cessna 172 · York, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2009 · N144ME · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [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 CEN09CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA232.md): Cessna 150D · Madison, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2009 · N5920T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine's muffler which melted and grounded the ignition P-lead wire.
- [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 WPR09LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA156.md): Enstrom 280FX · Wendover, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2009 · N280AD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from an inadequate preflight inspection by both pilots and their failure to ensure that adequate fuel was on board for the flight. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's…
- [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 ERA09LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA210.md): Cessna 310K · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2009 · N6901L · Substantial damage
  > The right main landing gear collapse as a result of the pilot's improper flare during a previous landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [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 CEN09LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA214.md): Marlman Stol CH 801 · Fort Morgan, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2009 · N130WM · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.
- [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 WPR09GA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09GA119.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 600 · San Clemente, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 20, 2009 · N608BP · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine’s number two bearing during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [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 ERA09WA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA153.md): Cessna 421B · Nassau, Bahamas · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 30, 2009 · C6-DXL · Substantial damage
  > On January 29, 2009, at 2130 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 421B, Bahamian registration C6-DXL, operated by a private individual as an air ambulance, experienced a loss of engine power while on approach to the Lynden Pindling International Airport (MYNN),…
- [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 CEN09LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA134.md): Inman J D Kolb Mark III · Ozark, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2009 · N313JD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was the pilot maintaining a high angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall when the engine failed.
- [NTSB CEN09LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA122.md): Beech A36TC · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2009 · N92WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the flight into an area with conditions that were conducive to icing and the loss of engine power due to induction icing.
- [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 CEN09CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA121.md): Cessna 150M · Greene, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2008 · N899CB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the rough, snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA113.md): Cotton Galen M Helicycle · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2008 · N555CX · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during a hover landing which resulted in a hard landing.
- [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 ERA09LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA109.md): Michel Paul John Murphy Rebel · Live Oak, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2008 · N616PM · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA107.md): Moore David DM-1 · Salters, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2008 · N75EW · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing following an autorotation that resulted from the separation of the red main rotor blade cap that led to the uncontrolled movement of the cyclic, autorotation and a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA105.md): Bell 407 · Bow, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2008 · N407GB · Substantial damage
  > An interruption of fuel flow for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an engine flameout.
- [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.

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/092/sequence?page=39

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