# 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 LAX00LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA204.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Tonopah, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2000 · N3700T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper rotation airspeed during initial takeoff and his improper aborted takeoff procedures.
- [NTSB FTW00LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA152.md): Cameron V-90 · Frisco, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2000 · N6012C · No damage
  > The pilot's inadequate passenger briefing for a high wind landing. A factor was the wind.
- [NTSB FTW00LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA148.md): Cessna 172H · Mesquite, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2000 · N2440L · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot during the landing.
- [NTSB CHI00LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA133.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Galesburg, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2000 · N7185C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX00LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA192.md): Lockheed L1011-385-1 · Maui, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2000 · N192AT · Substantial damage
  > The captain's failure to maintain the proper wind-adjusted Vref airspeed, by a margin which varied from 7 to 20 knots too slow, during the final 10 seconds of the approach prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB ATL00LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA051.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marco Island, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2000 · N1449T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB LAX00LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA181.md): Hughes 269C · Rialto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2000 · N5395S · Substantial damage
  > The student's misjudged altitude and failure to maintain rotor rpm while practicing an autorotation, and, the instructor's delayed remedial corrective action and inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB DEN00LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA081.md): Hutchins RV4 · Los Alamos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2000 · N724CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft after initiating a go-around following a hard bounced landing. Factors were variable shifting winds and a high-density altitude.
- [NTSB MIA00LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA140.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Vieques, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2000 · N7528S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions during approach to landing resulting in the aircraft touching down hard, short of the runway, and receiving substantial damage.
- [NTSB LAX00LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA164.md): Cessna U206G · Parker, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2000 · N7260N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to obtain the proper airspeed during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent porpoise down the runway.
- [NTSB MIA00LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA136.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Immokalee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2000 · N238DM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the flare resulting in a hard landing short of the intended landing site, subsequently impacting the ground, and nosing over.
- [NTSB NYC00LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA105.md): Robinson R-22B · Keene, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2000 · N2260W · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's failure to perform remedial action in a timely manner which resulted in a hard landing during the practice autorotation. A factor in this accident was the CFI's lack of total experience as a flight instructor.
- [NTSB MIA00LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA110.md): Aeronca-Bubeck Irving BUBECK-AERONCA · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2000 · N6030T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructors inadequate supervision of the dual student resulting in the student pushing forward on the control stick during a bounced landing until the aircraft impacted the runway, bounced, landed hard, and broke the main landing gear.
- [NTSB FTW00LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA099.md): Cessna 402C · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2000 · N11NX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate handling of the aircraft during the landing flare/touchdown resulting in a hard landing that collapsed the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB DEN00LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA061.md): Beech A36 · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2000 · N367T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudging the flare. Factors were dark night conditions, and the pilot's lack of recent experience in the type of operation (night landings).
- [NTSB MIA00LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA214.md): Cessna 172L · Beaufort, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2000 · N3875Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to initiate a go-around after the airplane began to porpoise, resulting in a hard landing and structural damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX00LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA110.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2000 · N15202 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a final approach airspeed in variance with the manufacturer's recommendations, which was too slow for the gusty and variable crosswind conditions, which resulted in a stall/mush and a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA00LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA092.md): Kitchens Revolution Mini 500B · Hazelhurst, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2000 · N460AK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a practice autorotation, by allowing the rotor rpm to become inadequate to cushion the touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing, and subsequent roll over.
- [NTSB LAX00FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA097.md): Boeing 757-232 · San Salvador, El Salvador · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2000 · N671DN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB MIA00LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA085.md): Cessna 152 · Louisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2000 · N69174 · Substantial damage
  > The improper recovery from the bounced landing by the pilot-in-command for his failure to apply power and inadvertent stall by the pilot-in-command resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the total lack of experience of the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB SEA00LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA041.md): Cessna 177 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2000 · N3433T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a go-around, then attempt to stop on the wet grass. Factors include variable winds, the pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds conditions, his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, wet grass along the side…
- [NTSB FTW00LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA077.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Sarita, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2000 · N2330F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain main rotor rpm, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI00LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA077.md): Cessna 182J · Stanley, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2000 · N3369F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improperly performed flare.
- [NTSB CHI00LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA054.md): Aerostar S49A · Flandreau, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1999 · N6316U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and the burner becoming disconnected from the balloon's frame. A contributing factor was the high wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX00LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA064.md): Beech 65-80 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1999 · N184R · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of a main landing gear due to damage from a hard landing at an undetermined time.
- [NTSB ATL00LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA022.md): Cessna 172N · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1999 · N8182E · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's improper touchdown flare that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA049.md): Cessna 172 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1999 · N8250U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a porpoise.
- [NTSB FTW00LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA045.md): Cartercopters Cartercopter · Olney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1999 · N121CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing following the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI00LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA044.md): Hughes 269C · Salina, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1999 · N58408 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published practice autorotation procedures, the improper use of throttle, and the inadequate flare.
- [NTSB MIA00LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA042.md): Cessna 152 · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1999 · N49328 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing and a collapsed nose landing gear.
- [NTSB IAD00LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA007.md): Cessna 172XP · Phillipi, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1999 · N758LR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA00LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA027.md): Cessna 172R · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1999 · N475ER · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a hard landing and damage to the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX00LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA036.md): Beech 95-B55 · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1999 · N550RT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush condition and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA00LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA022.md): Cessna 175 · Garden Valley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1999 · N7164M · Substantial damage
  > An improper in-flight decision by the pilot-in-command to attempt a landing at a confined-area airstrip which was beyond his piloting capabilities, and his subsequent failure to take adequate remedial action upon encountering a downdraft. Related factors were…
- [NTSB DEN00LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA017.md): Cessna 172R · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1999 · N427ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA015.md): Aerostar RXS-8 · Artesia, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1999 · N9105Z · No damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX00LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA031.md): Cessna 172N · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1999 · N98909 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin, which resulted in a stall/mush and hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX00LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA024.md): Bell 206-L4 · Santa Clarita, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1999 · N36R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in adding power during a power-on recovery from an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing and rollover. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight was also causal.
- [NTSB ATL00LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA008.md): Cessna 310R · Columbus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1999 · N7571Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA014.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1999 · N2301C · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action to recover from a low rotor rpm situation. A factor was the student's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm.
- [NTSB SEA00LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA006.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Bozeman, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1999 · N8078P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's (CFI) failure to take remedial action. Factors include the private pilot letting the airspeed get too low.
- [NTSB LAX00LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA013.md): Bell 206B · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1999 · N16889 · Substantial damage
  > **This report was modified on 2/23/2016. Please refer to the public docket for this accident for additional information.** The pilot-in-command's excessive rate of descent and improper use of the collective control, which resulted in a low rotor rpm condition.
- [NTSB MIA00LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA004.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1999 · N438MA · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare by the co-pilot, and the failure of the captain to take remedial action by applying power to arrest the observed high rate of descent resulting in a hard landing. A finding in the accident was the inadequate maintenance adjustment of the…
- [NTSB LAX00LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA012.md): Cessna 172P · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1999 · N123FR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive airspeed on final approach and his misjudged flare, which resulted in a uncontrolled porpoise and hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI00LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA005.md): Zenair CH 2000 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1999 · N25ZA · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. A factor associated with the accident was the student's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB FTW00LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA004.md): Lindstrand LBL-105G · Mcalester, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1999 · GBWOK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, which resulted in a hard landing. Factors were the thunderstorms, dark night light conditions, and the high winds.
- [NTSB CHI00LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA001.md): Beech C-23 · Greenwood, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1999 · N9213S · Substantial damage
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB MIA99LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA275.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Dunnellon, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1999 · N9908L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA269.md): Cessna 172N · Longview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1999 · N5374J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown technique, which resulted in the airplane porpoising.
- [NTSB LAX99FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA310.md): Cessna 421C · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1999 · N26585 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to establish and maintain a stabilized approach, which resulted in a hard landing and on-ground collision with the airport VASI display.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=200&page=19

## 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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 200)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=200&page=18

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