# NTSB investigations, 2015: 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.

Page 1 of 3 · 109 cases

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN16LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA076.md): Beech 200 · Gary, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2015 · N999VB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the glidepath and appropriate airspeed during landing in icing conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC16LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA010.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Valdez, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2015 · N255VS · Substantial damage
  > The overhaul facility’s improper and excessive use of an approved lubricant during overhaul of the fuel injection servo, which resulted in a disruption of fuel flow and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA16CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA085.md): Kelm David Kitfox 7 · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 12, 2015 · N35KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, which resulted in a hard landing, runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA16LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA055.md): Robinson R22 · Venice, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2015 · N8560M · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA081.md): Cessna 182 · Salisbury, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2015 · N2000R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, causing the airplane to balloon and land hard.
- [NTSB GAA16CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA064.md): Cessna 172 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2015 · N52632 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing, and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA16LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA052.md): Beech 95 B55 · Albany, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2015 · N600VP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper flare while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing, overstress fracture of the nose landing gear trunnion, and a subsequent nose landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB DCA16WA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA024.md): Boeing 737 · Osh, Kyrgyzstan · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 22, 2015 · EX-37005 · Substantial damage
  > The government of Kyrgyzstan has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-300 airplane that occurred on November 22, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Kyrgyzstan's investigation under the…
- [NTSB GAA16CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA059.md): Cessna 172R · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2015 · N26499 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA16WA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA048.md): Robinson R66 · Sirinhaem Municipality, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 11, 2015 · PR-EDL · Substantial damage
  > On November 11, 2015, about 1755 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R66, Brazilian registration PR-EDL, was substantially damaged during an emergency autorotation near Sirinhaem, State of Pernambuco, Brazil, when the main rotor blades contacted and…
- [NTSB GAA16CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA047.md): Cessna 172M · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2015 · N97277 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA16CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA060.md): Eurocopter Deutschland EC 135 · Monongahela, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2015 · N639ME · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate securing of the wheeled fire extinguisher's cover which resulted in it being blown off of the fire extinguisher and ingested into the helicopter's fenestron during takeoff, resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR16LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA019.md): American Eurocopter AS350B3 · Folsom, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2015 · N911WL · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to perform simulated engine failure training in accordance with manufacturer guidance, including his improper recovery from the maneuver, which resulted in an overshoot of the intended landing zone when the engine did not…
- [NTSB GAA16CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA023.md): Cessna 140 · Fort Benton, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2015 · N76001 · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing which resulted in a loss of directional control, main landing gear collapse, and damage to the left wing spar.
- [NTSB GAA16CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA014.md): Kubicek BB · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2015 · N106KB · No damage
  > A hard landing which resulted in serious injury to a passenger.
- [NTSB GAA16CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA008.md): Piper PA · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2015 · N7879H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the approach to land, resulting in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB GAA16CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA007.md): Bogle Absey C Breezy RLU-1 · Bryan, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2015 · N477UC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage.
- [NTSB CEN15LA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA434.md): Lindstrand LBL69A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2015 · N266LB · No damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate on approach, which resulted in a hard landing and the pilot sustaining a serious injury. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience flying a standard-shaped balloon.
- [NTSB GAA15CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA287.md): Piper PA 24 · West Bend, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2015 · N8583P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain his descent rate during the landing, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA15LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15LA296.md): Bell 206 · Ozark, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2015 · N49660 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while hovering, which resulted in the helicopter's skid impacting terrain, subsequent abnormal airframe vibrations, and a hard landing during the subsequent hovering autorotation.
- [NTSB GAA15CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA276.md): Piper PA 28 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2015 · N8258S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for turbulence during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA15LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA360.md): J. Schilling S-19 · East Falmouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2015 · N8DV · Substantial damage
  > The experimental airplane builder's failure to properly secure the stabilator trim tab push-pull tube’s connection, which resulted in the tube’s separation and a subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's failure to detect the…
- [NTSB CEN15LA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA439.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Alice, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2015 · N442CF · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during a practice power recovery autorotation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN15LA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA411.md): Brown Mark Space Walker · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2015 · N43904 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the attempted landing and the flight instructor's delayed attempt to execute a go-around, which resulted in a hard landing, failure of the left main landing gear, and subsequent loss of directional…
- [NTSB GAA15CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA301.md): Cessna 182 · Rose Hill, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2015 · N3417R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA15LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA372.md): Cessna A185F · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2015 · N186AZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the left main landing gear wheel from its strut.
- [NTSB CEN15LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA392.md): Cessna T240 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2015 · N452CS · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate fuel management and the flight instructor’s failure to verify the fuel level and fuel selector position in flight.
- [NTSB CEN15LA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA387.md): Robinson R44 II · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2015 · N440SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight performance planning, which resulted in a hard landing due to low rotor rpm while operating near maximum gross weight in high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB ERA15LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA379.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2015 · N87172 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR15LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA249.md): Schweizer 269C - Undesignat · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2015 · N315TV · Substantial damage
  > The disbondment of a main rotor damper, which resulted in the degradation of its damping action and led to excessive main rotor vibrations and oscillations that caused substantial damage to the helicopter in flight and led to a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA237.md): Cessna 172 · Springfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2015 · N691SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pitch control during landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR15LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA245.md): Schweizer 269C · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2015 · N17YS · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during a practice autorotation for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB GAA15CA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA230.md): Bell 412 · Whittier, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2015 · N412LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to appropriately monitor the helicopter's fuel supply, resulting in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and an autorotation with a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA248.md): Cessna 177B · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2015 · N13HK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DCA15WA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA189.md): British Aerospace Civil Aircr BAe 146-200 · London, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 16, 2015 · D-AMGL
  > The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a British Aerospace BAe-146, which occurred on August 16, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB…
- [NTSB CEN15WA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA372.md): Beech A100 · Margaree, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 16, 2015 · C-FDOR · Substantial damage
  > On August 16, 2015, at 1910 UTC, a Beechcraft A100, Canadian registration C-FDOR, was substantially damaged following a hard landing at Margaree, Nova Scotia, Canada (CCZ4). The four people onboard were not injured. The accident investigation is under the…
- [NTSB GAA15CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA228.md): Cessna 337F · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2015 · N8922M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing, nose gear collapse, runway excursion, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA360.md): North American T 28A · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2015 · N14124 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the No. 6 cylinder connecting rod, due to improper rotation of the propeller during a previous hydraulic lock.
- [NTSB GAA15CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA221.md): Bell 47D1 · Clanton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2015 · N74823 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's abrupt cyclic and collective inputs during the approach to land which resulted in abnormal runway contact and a subsequent tail boom strike by the main rotor blades.
- [NTSB CEN15CA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA353.md): Ratte James Aventura II · Tyler, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2015 · N6356Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of airplane control during a go around, which resulted in impact with the water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of seaplane rating and inexperience in the accident airplane.
- [NTSB CEN15WA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA438.md): Hughes 369 · Ramatuelle, France, France · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 4, 2015 · D-HBRM · Substantial damage
  > On August 4, 2015, a Hughes 369 helicopter, D-HBRM, was substantially damaged after impact with terrain near Ramatuelle, France. The pilot and passenger suffered minor injuries. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the French…
- [NTSB ERA15LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA291.md): Sontonastaso Mosquito · Winchendon, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2015 · N285XE · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a faulty electrical wiring crimp in the engine’s ignition system.
- [NTSB ERA15LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA283.md): Cessna 195A · Iuka, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2015 · N195AP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the engine and fuel system found no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA15LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA280.md): MD Helicopter 369FF · Vega Baja, PR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2015 · N5842Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to insufficient lubrication to the engine's No. 2 bearing, which resulted in the failure of the bearing and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN15LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA322.md): Bell 47G 4A · Gilbert, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2015 · N1396X · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because the available fuel shifted within the tanks due to an abrupt nose-low maneuver to avoid an obstacle, which resulted in a hard forced landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA208.md): Cessna 172R · North Vernon, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2015 · N133VU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN15LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA314.md): Arbc 69X · Longview, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2015 · N76627 · No damage
  > The balloon’s hard landing due to a high surface wind and downdraft, which resulted in the pilot sustaining a serious leg injury.
- [NTSB GAA15LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15LA195.md): Kubicek BB100Z · Hidden Valley Lake, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2015 · N938BS · No damage
  > The balloon pilot’s deliberate hard landing to avoid power lines and trees, which resulted in serious passenger injuries.
- [NTSB CEN15CA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA373.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Alexandria, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2015 · N2765H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain/attain adequate airspeed and attitude during landing that resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the pilot's diverted attention to air traffic and the reduction of perceptible audio cues due to noise attenuating headsets.
- [NTSB GAA15CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA188.md): Champion 7GCAA · Kingsland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2015 · N8305V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch attitude which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing and a loss of directional control.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/092/sequence.md?year=2015&page=2

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2015
  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?year=2015

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.