# NTSB investigations, WA: 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR26LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA368.md): Gronberger Sergio A Sportsman GS-2 · Lake Goodwin, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 30, 2026 · N360ET · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA006.md): Siai-Marchetti SM 1019 · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 2, 2025 · N3172U · Substantial damage
  > On October 2, 2025, about 1050 Pacific daylight time, a Siai-Marchetti SM 1019, N3172U, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Richland, Washington. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…
- [NTSB WPR25LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA199.md): Robinson Helicopter R66 · Tukwila, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 30, 2025 · N23UP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during a takeoff to a hover in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR25LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA053.md): Gulfstream AM Corp Comm Div 690D · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 2, 2024 · N29GA · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine(s) power due ice ingestion.
- [NTSB WPR24LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA303.md): Cessna T206H · Big Bend-Gold Bar, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2024 · N379ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR24LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA277.md): Beech N35 · Sequim, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2024 · N354AL · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with a downdraft, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR24FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA200.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Bluestem, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 19, 2024 · N323TT · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to manage main rotor rpm during an autorotation, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control. Contributing to the accident was a loss of power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR24LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA188.md): David Fisher Murphy Moose · Ocean Shores, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2024 · N9695W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s hard, bounced landing, subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR23LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA291.md): Cessna A185F · Friday Habor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2023 · N185GG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR23LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA226.md): Cessna 310I · Sunnyside, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 25, 2023 · N6PK · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the side brace lock assembly of the right main landing gear due to overstress as a result of a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR23LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA010.md): Cessna 172M · Burlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 8, 2022 · N73614 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper landing flare and remedial action which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR22LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA374.md): Ica Brasov IS-28B2 · Deer Park, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 13, 2022 · N213SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR22LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA202.md): Fischer Super Koala · Chelan, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2022 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR21LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA363.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Orcas Island, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2021 · N33022 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel system which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR21LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA336.md): Ragwing S1 · Arlington, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 4, 2021 · N423JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR21LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA296.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Chelan, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 22, 2021 · N315JT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstable approach to land in turbulent conditions, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway and subsequent loss of directional control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20CA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA302.md): Cessna 152 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2020 · N946SF · Substantial damage
  > The solo student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and his subsequent improper go-around, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20CA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA300.md): Cessna 172 · Stuart Island, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2020 · N172CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper approach airspeed and landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and nose over.
- [NTSB WPR20CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA192.md): North Wing Uum Scout X-C · Rochester, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2020 · N417HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on final approach in turbulent conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR20CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA188.md): Cessna 177RG · Lynden, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2020 · N1958Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and a landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB WPR20CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA151.md): Let L 33 Solo · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2020 · N355BA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of lift while on final approach which resulted in a hard off-airport landing.
- [NTSB WPR19LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA168.md): Sikorsky UH19 · Brewster, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2019 · N955TC · Substantial damage
  > A reported mechanical malfunction and a hard landing for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA18CA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA380.md): Jabiru J250 · Ferndale, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2018 · N722BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of experience and training in the accident airplane make and model.
- [NTSB WPR18LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA147.md): Bell UH 1H · Olympia, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 25, 2018 · N111DR · Substantial damage
  > A loss of tail rotor thrust due to the improper installation of the tail rotor assembly by maintenance personnel resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain control of the helicopter as he began transition into forward flight from a hover, which resulted in…
- [NTSB GAA18CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA177.md): Cessna 152 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2018 · N6509L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind and in his failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA104.md): Geldermann Bert E Lancair Legacy · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 15, 2018 · N145JG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain the landing flare, which resulted in the airplane landing hard short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the cockpit canopy opening in flight.
- [NTSB GAA18CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA042.md): Stinson SR 5E · Burlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2017 · N141WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and nose-over. Also causal to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to land on a closed alternate grass landing area.
- [NTSB GAA17CA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA369.md): Bell 206B · Entiat, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2017 · N183TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to secure a loose item inside the cockpit that interfered with antitorque pedal control and led to a loss of helicopter control due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB WPR17LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA014.md): Aerospatiale AS350 · Starbuck, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2016 · N369BD · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s reliance on the fuel gauge that was displaying an incorrect fuel amount due to the separation of the fuel transmitter float pin guide from the float.
- [NTSB GAA16CA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA305.md): Cessna 172 · Pasco, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2016 · N733EC · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain pitch control during the simulated engine failure after takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing, landing gear(s) collapse, and wing damage.
- [NTSB GAA16CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA258.md): Bell OH 58 · Waitsburg, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2016 · N543SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line during low reconnaissance flight, which resulted in a power line strike, loss of control, and a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR16LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA076.md): Cessna 152 · Pullman, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2016 · N152LC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent overstress failure of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB WPR15LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA153.md): Cessna 170B · Centralia, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2015 · N1296D · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s incorrect installation of the fuel selector valvehandle, which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, and a forced hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer's checklist.
- [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 WPR14CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA219.md): Pzl-Swidnik PW 5 · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2014 · N77FZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider during the landing flare which resulted in a stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA125.md): Cessna 172K · Eastsound, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 4, 2014 · N78330 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain aircraft control during landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR13LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA364.md): Commonwealth 185 · Burlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2013 · N67045 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate control inputs during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR13CA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA345.md): Cessna 162 · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2013 · N1205J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper level off/flare resulted in a hard landing/bounce and subsequent nose gear collapse.
- [NTSB WPR13LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA247.md): Cessna 210-5A · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2013 · N4848U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and his improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane’s tail striking the runway.
- [NTSB WPR13CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA130.md): Cessna 152 · Kelso, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 19, 2013 · N89956 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate landing flare and lack of remedial actions, which resulted in a hard bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR13LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA003.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Rockport, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2012 · N80140 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient rotor rpm during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA320.md): Piper PA-30 · Yelm, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2012 · N8574Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed on approach and his inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA294.md): Omlin Robert G Exec 162F Rotorway · Quincy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2012 · N385AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that a flag attached to the landing skid was properly secured, which resulted in its in-flight separation and contact with the tail rotor.
- [NTSB WPR12CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA204.md): Cessna 172P · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2012 · N54036 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR12LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA174.md): Willerton Vans RV6A · Sequim, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2012 · N6000Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA405.md): Juneau Stol CH-701 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N701BZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a stall and a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA391.md): Luscombe 8A · Cowiche, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N1444K · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during maneuvering flight due to an exhaust valve failure.
- [NTSB WPR11LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA377.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Deer Park, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2011 · N8332T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and his delay in relinquishing control to the flight instructor, which resulted in the instructor’s delayed remedial actions and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA309.md): Cessna 182A · Vancouver, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2011 · N5175D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly engage the banner tow rope with the airplane's tail hook.
- [NTSB WPR11CA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA308.md): Piper PA-18 · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2011 · N23TT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during an encounter with a mountain wave and downdraft landing.

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'WA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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?state=WA

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