# NTSB investigations: Landing flare

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 ERA26LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA327.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · McMinnville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 3, 2026 · N276SH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA26LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA281.md): Cessna 172N · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 18, 2026 · N3462E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR26LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA265.md): Vans RV-7A · Covington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 17, 2026 · N987CW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper pitch control during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing, nose landing gear collapse, and nose over.
- [NTSB ERA26LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA267.md): Stits Playmate · Green Cove Springs, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2026 · N21JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR26LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA273.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2026 · N2793H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a stall and a hard bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR26LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA250.md): Aeronca 7AC · Buffalo, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2026 · N1097E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA246.md): Rotec Engineering Rally 3 · Hooker, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2026 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to an engine seizure for undetermined reasons because the wreckage was disposed of before it could be examined.
- [NTSB CEN26LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA232.md): Rocky Mountain Kitplanes S-6S · Marvel, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2026 · N164GR · Substantial damage
  > A partial blockage of the pitot static system that precluded the airspeed indicator from displaying the correct airspeed which led to the faster landing speed and bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA229.md): Cessna 152 · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2026 · N191FS · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during the student pilot’s miscalculated landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and the nose landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB ERA26LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA238.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P-MENTOR · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 9, 2026 · N410UV · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN26LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA200.md): Cessna 172 · Naubinway, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2026 · N3984F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper engine power application during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and nose over.
- [NTSB ERA26LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA228.md): Cessna R182 · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2026 · N6287T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR26LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA201.md): American AA1 · Cowley, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 25, 2026 · N6440L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA212.md): Cessna 172S · Georgetown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 24, 2026 · N964SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA183.md): Cessna 182P · Bennett, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 11, 2026 · N1355S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare during landing that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA26LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA202.md): Sherry Grobstein LSA-8X · Hyannis, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 7, 2026 · N912Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ANC26LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA027.md): Cessna 172P · Centennial, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 19, 2026 · N53265 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the flare which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and aerodynamic stall at a low altitude and loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA26LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA174.md): Cessna 172S · The Rock, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 13, 2026 · N63405 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, porpoised landing.
- [NTSB ERA26LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA203.md): Cessna 182Q · Lutz, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 12, 2026 · N759AP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR26LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA143.md): Paul D Cannon Kitfox Light Squared · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2026 · N11446 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the improper installation and over torquing of the landing gear attachment hardware,…
- [NTSB WPR26LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA148.md): Quicksilver GT-400 · Chula Vista, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 23, 2026 · N120LF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and a subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR26LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA128.md): Cessna 177 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 15, 2026 · N178DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA133.md): Cessna 172S · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 28, 2026 · N1071Z · Substantial damage
  > The solo student pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR26LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA113.md): Remos Acft Gmbh Flugzeugbau Remos GX · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 26, 2026 · N88GX · Substantial damage
  > The solo student pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA113.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P-MENTOR · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 11, 2026 · N316VV · Substantial damage
  > The solo student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA26LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA103.md): Cessna 172 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 28, 2026 · N407MD · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR26LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA117.md): Cessna T206H · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 18, 2026 · N465CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in hard, bounced landing and subsequent tail strike.
- [NTSB ANC26LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA010.md): Beech 65-A90-1 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 16, 2026 · N918MR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain proper flare during landing resulting in a hard landing short of the runway threshold. Contributing to the accident were gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA26LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA074.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 16, 2025 · N472A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB CEN26LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA057.md): Zenith Stol CH701 · Weatherford, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 6, 2025 · N701SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot being in a rush and failing to note the wind direction and speed.
- [NTSB ERA26LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA026.md): Eurocopter AS350 · Wetumpka, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 23, 2025 · N545HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper recovery from a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction.
- [NTSB ERA26LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA016.md): Cessna 172 · Bluffton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 3, 2025 · N64203 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA004.md): Cessna 172 · North La Junta, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2025 · N617SP · Substantial damage
  > The solo student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA376.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 28, 2025 · N283WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to recover from a hard bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR25LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA287.md): Briseno Samuel Kolb Firefly · Cave Junction, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 13, 2025 · N139SB · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's improper landing flare in turbulent wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR25LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA308.md): Thomas Graham Teenie Two · Chehalis, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2025 · N311TS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to take off with the airplane over its maximum allowable gross weight, which degraded its climb performance and led to a subsequent off airport landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA372.md): Cessna 182T · Seymour, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2025 · N357CP · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of control.
- [NTSB ANC25LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA115.md): Cessna 182M · Kanab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2025 · N71331 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA350.md): Cessna 172R · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 28, 2025 · N5181A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA323.md): Cessna 172 · Spring Hill, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 22, 2025 · N2460A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and substantial damage to the airplane’s fuselage.
- [NTSB WPR25LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA296.md): Cessna 172M · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 19, 2025 · N20490 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA329.md): JMB Aircraft S R O VL-3LSA-912 · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 18, 2025 · N593TT · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructors inadequate supervision of the flight and delayed remedial action and the pilot’s improper landing flare during which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA306.md): Cessna 172 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 17, 2025 · N6208C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate landing flare at night, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR25LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA243.md): Cessna 172N · Ronan, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 8, 2025 · N734SW · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA334.md): Cessna 152 · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 8, 2025 · N69200 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the engine mounts.
- [NTSB WPR25LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA242.md): Champion 7FC · Moriarty, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 31, 2025 · N50778 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA284.md): Piper PA-28-140 · New Hudson, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 23, 2025 · N1812J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during landing that resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN25LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA279.md): Dyke Delta JD-2 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 22, 2025 · N71AW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing with a tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN25LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA260.md): Cessna A185F · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 19, 2025 · N888DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing in a crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ERA25LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA267.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Inlet, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2025 · N67RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the 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."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '01062041'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062041/cases

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