# 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 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.
- [NTSB CEN09CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA068.md): Brantly B-2B · Cedar Hill, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2008 · N2180U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff downwind. A contributing factor was the gusty conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA067.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2008 · N221DS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare during the practice autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB WPR09LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA039.md): Brantly B-2B · Camas, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2008 · N2274U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude and airspeed, which precluded making a safe autorotation.
- [NTSB ERA09CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA061.md): Cessna 172 · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2008 · N12236 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB CEN09TA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09TA060.md): Bell OH-58C · Quitman, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 16, 2008 · N153GF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to execute a proper autorotation during a forced landing after a loss of rotor rpm for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA064.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Stafford, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2008 · N6744W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA047.md): Bell 206B · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2008 · N281CB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an undertorqued air line fitting to the fuel control.
- [NTSB ERA09CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA058.md): Cessna 172 · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 10, 2008 · N172PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA070.md): Cessna 172RG · Manville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2008 · N6180R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a nose-wheel-first landing.
- [NTSB DCA09FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09FA009.md): General Atomics MQ-9 · Sierra Vista, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2008 · CBP113 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to timely flare the aircraft to the appropriate attitude, likely associated with the different sight picture after switching cameras, resulting in a bounced landing; and the evaluator pilot’s lack of timely recognition and…
- [NTSB CEN09CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA048.md): Cessna 152 · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2008 · N47221 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to apply appropriate actions following a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA035.md): Cessna 172 · Asheville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2008 · N2055R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA028.md): Hiller UH-12E · Powder River, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2008 · N61436 · Substantial damage
  > A flight control system malfunction while the helicopter was maneuvering at low altitude due to the failure/separation of the rotor blade control tube.
- [NTSB WPR09CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA023.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Temecula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2008 · N8356R · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during a simulated approach to landing under variable wind, and high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA020.md): Royse David Avid C Aerobat · Hollister, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2008 · N967DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain airplane control during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident were the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA09LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA020.md): Sikorsky S-76C · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2008 · N552J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flightcrew to stabilize the helicopter over its confined landing area during a hovering left-pedal turn, resulting in tail rotor blade contact with a perimeter fence component and a subsequent loss of directional control. Contributing to…
- [NTSB WPR09CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA008.md): Bell 47J-2A · Florence, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2008 · N8567F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a wind shift encountered during the landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing and rollover. Contributing to the accident was the encounter with the wind shift.
- [NTSB CEN09CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA026.md): Holland Rotorway 162F · Rutland, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2008 · N162NJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of torque due to a failure of a transmission drivebelt and the pilot's delayed landing flare during the autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the dusk light condition and the corn crop.
- [NTSB WPR09CA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA273.md): Cessna 172S · Compton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2008 · N6048Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA016.md): Cessna 182T · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2008 · N22AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09TA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09TA001.md): Eurocopter AS350B3 · Blaine, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 2, 2008 · N172AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB ERA09LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA001.md): Bezinque Alisport-Silent · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2008 · N373DB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the electric fuel boost pump which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB NYC08CA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA328.md): Hood Junior Ace · Ashville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2008 · N1012S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare while landing. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's lack of yaw control as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB WPR09LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA014.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2008 · N27996 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the flare resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DFW08LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA238.md): Cessna R172K · Leadville, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2008 · N736LN · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB MIA08CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA202.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2008 · N1901M · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a simulated autorotation.
- [NTSB DEN08LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA158.md): Cameron Balloons US N-77 · Plano, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2008 · N4003P · Minor damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA316.md): Piper PA28-140 · Carrabassett, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2008 · N2318T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB MIA08LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA196.md): Cessna 120 · Jesup, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2008 · N77068 · Substantial damage
  > An oil starvation-induced catastrophic engine failure due to the improper installation of the crankshaft expansion plug during engine overhaul.
- [NTSB NYC08LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA318.md): Hiller UH-12E · Naruna, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2008 · N3324F · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of a main rotor blade drag strut.
- [NTSB MIA08CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA193.md): Cameron Balloons Z-150 · Sandown, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2008 · N151TS · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s encounter with high winds during approach. Contributing to the severity of injuries was the passengers' improper landing preparation.
- [NTSB MIA08CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA192.md): Beech G-36 · Erie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2008 · N710ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper preflight inspection of the fuel caps and his improper inflight fuel management, which led to a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX08CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA298.md): Robinson R22B · Prescott, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2008 · N227GH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm and the instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC08FA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA307.md): Lindstrand Balloons 150A · Phoenixville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2008 · N844LB · Substantial damage
  > The separation of a portion of a fuel fitting during a hard landing resulting in release of fuel and a fire in the balloons basket area. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer's published procedures to shut down the…
- [NTSB NYC08CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA304.md): Quicksilver MXL II · Cleveland, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2008 · N6152N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach to the runway resulting in his being unable to flare prior to a hard landing.
- [NTSB DEN08CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA148.md): Robinson R-22 · Refugio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2008 · N2312 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to land.
- [NTSB LAX08LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA284.md): Cessna TR182 · Spotted Bear, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2008 · N5523T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable wind conditions and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing.
- [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 CHI08LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA273.md): Beech C23 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2008 · N6664N · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate flare by the student pilot and the inadequate supervision and delayed go-around performed by the flight instructor. Contributing to the accident were the student pilot's failure to attain/maintain a stabilized approach.
- [NTSB LAX08CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA279.md): Anderson R E/Abromavich L J Lancair 360 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2008 · N6114 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA267.md): Hughes 269A · Bremen, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2008 · N2256W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient main rotor speed during the quick-stop maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the drainage ditch.
- [NTSB NYC08CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA284.md): Ferree Prostar B · Salisbury, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N20HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA08TA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08TA188.md): Hughes 369D · Bonners Ferry, ID · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 18, 2008 · N622PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning for the takeoff and the helicopter loading that exceeded the lift performance capability of the helicopter.
- [NTSB CHI08CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA255.md): Cessna 182C · Sparta, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2008 · N8643T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning which resulted in the failure to assure an adequate fuel supply for the flight and the improper flare during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the ditch that the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB NYC08CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA282.md): Cessna 172 · Charlottesville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2008 · N5210A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare while landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB MIA08CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA165.md): Cessna 172S · Monroeville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2008 · N1600U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for winds during landing. Contributing to the accident was a wind gust.
- [NTSB ANC08CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA103.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2008 · N2975Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather conditions while landing, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor contributing to the accident was a tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC08CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA274.md): Boeing E75 · Sterling, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2008 · N4923N · Substantial damage
  > The owner/pilot's improper flare. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's inadequate remedial action.

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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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