# 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 NYC95LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA093.md): Cessna 185 · Bangor, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1995 · N62EC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the right main gear.
- [NTSB FTW95LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA178.md): Cessna 182D · Overbrook, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1995 · N9104X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed, resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the crosswinds.
- [NTSB MIA95LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA111.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1995 · N7054W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper rate of descent on approach for landing, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC95LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA088.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Westminister, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N41767 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the flight instructor to take timely remedial action during an approach, resulting in an inadvertent stall, hard landing and subsequent collapse of the landing gear. A factor related to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of…
- [NTSB FTW95LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA170.md): Boeing 737-400 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1995 · EICEU · Substantial damage
  > Proper descent rate not maintained by the first officer, resulting in a hard landing. Factors were unfavorable wind conditions and the captain's inadequate supervision of the first officer.
- [NTSB LAX95LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA159.md): K. A. Covington Lancair 320 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1995 · N24KB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain a stabilized approach due to an improper elevator trim setting resulting in an improper flare.
- [NTSB ATL95LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA082.md): Cessna 337G · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1995 · N38E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his improper use of the flight controls during landing which resulted in collapse of the nose gear.
- [NTSB CHI95LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA118.md): Cessna 152 · Kokomo, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1995 · N757UV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the landing flare. Factors related to the accident were the dark light conditions and the pilot's lack of visual cues for the runway environment.
- [NTSB BFO95LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA047.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Bridgeton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1995 · N99248 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the suddenly changing wind condition.
- [NTSB ANC95LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA040.md): Cessna 206G · Chevak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1995 · N756TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid stalling the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX95LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA143.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1995 · N23680 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper compensation for the existing wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA95LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA112.md): Piper PA-34 · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1995 · N4546L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to obtain the proper touchdown point and his failure to flare properly.
- [NTSB MIA95LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA091.md): Cessna 182Q · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1995 · N759LH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper landing touchdown and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB BFO95LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA035.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Middle River, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1995 · N79TH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the nosegear collapsing. The pilot's improper landing flare was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB MIA95LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA096.md): Cessna 150K · Hattiesburg, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1995 · N6055G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to perform a recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing and subsequent collapsing of the nose gear.
- [NTSB BFO95LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA034.md): Cessna 182K · Gretna, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1995 · N2439Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA136.md): Cessna 152 · New Roads, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1995 · N89359 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper bounced landing recovery technique. Factors were his failure to execute a go-around, his improper landing flare, and the other pilot's premature taxiing onto the runway for takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA95LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA059.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1124A · Gillette, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1995 · N311BR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to retract the spoilers and the consequent high sink rate on an unstabilized final approach. Factors contributing to the accident were: icing conditions, both pilots diverted attention, inadequate flight crew coordination, and…
- [NTSB FTW95LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA121.md): Cessna 172N · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1995 · N737TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed landing flare and the improper bounced landing recovery.
- [NTSB ATL95LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA053.md): Schweizer 269B · Addison, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1995 · N11XC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the throttle control during a descent which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA089.md): Cessna T310R · Grand Island, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1995 · N4092C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to deploy the deicing boots during the approach and the failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. A factor related to the accident was the existing icing conditions.
- [NTSB SEA95LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA046.md): Cessna 177 · Corvallis, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1995 · N2901X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA095.md): Beech 33-A · Lago Vista, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1995 · N55VS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to execute a missed approach at minimums for the non-precision approach and an excessive rate of descent during the circle to land maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI95LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA067.md): Cessna 172N · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1995 · N75585 · Substantial damage
  > An improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were an improper airspeed and not attaining a proper descent rate by the pilot.
- [NTSB ANC95LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA018.md): Piper PA-18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1994 · N717DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare.
- [NTSB LAX95LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA039.md): Robinson R-22B · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1994 · N31MK · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper use of the collective and throttle controls and his failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm during a practice autorotation.
- [NTSB CHI95LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA043.md): Piper PA-44 · Thief Rvr Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1994 · N853ND · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a simulated forced landing. A factor in the accident is the student pilot's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB ATL95LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA015.md): Piper PA-601P · Luray, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1994 · N22ML · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC95LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA025.md): Lee Pazmany PL-4A · Orange, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1994 · N337RL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing, collapse of the main gear, and inflight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB FTW95LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA046.md): Raven S100A · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1994 · N54693 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision. A factor related to the accident was: the high wind condition.
- [NTSB ANC95FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA008.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-11/F · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1994 · N611FE · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident are the first officer's lack of familiarity with the airplane, his failure to stabilize the approach, and the captain's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC95LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA026.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Nashua, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1994 · N4070S · No damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown which resulted in a rollover.
- [NTSB FTW95LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA036.md): Cessna 172P · Colorado Spgs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1994 · N52521 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, the resultant porpoise and an inadequate recovery from the bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX95LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA026.md): Cessna 152 · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1994 · N64851 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's poor recovery from a bounced landing and improper use of the elevator control. The lack of total experience is a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB MIA95LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA005.md): Cessna 172F · Indiantown, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1994 · N5415R · Substantial damage
  > The improper landing flare by the pilot resulting in the hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC95LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA005.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grt Barrington, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1994 · N44794 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent collapsed landing gear. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of total recent flying experience and recent experience in make and model.
- [NTSB FTW94LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA314.md): Cessna 182N · Cortez, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1994 · N9ZG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA347.md): Maule MX-7-235 · Washburn, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1994 · N6119Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the landing flare. Factors associated with the accident were the poorly planned approach and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB NYC94LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA182.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Buffalo, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1994 · N3024M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor is the pilot's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB ATL94LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA176.md): Mooney M20J · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1994 · N97136 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare that resulted a in hard landing, followed by his improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control during the attempted go- around.
- [NTSB LAX94LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA370.md): James B. Edwards Cozy · Skull Valley, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1994 · N151JE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach by failing to maintain the proper airspeed and alignment. The pilot's total expereince, and lack of experience in the airplane make and model were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB SEA94LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA243.md): Cessna 172N · Orcas, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1994 · N738ET · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB SEA94LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA241.md): Oestreich Avid Flyer MK IV · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1994 · N1280D · Substantial damage
  > Proper descent rate was exceeded. Lack of total experience in type operation was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX94LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA378.md): Quickie-Myers Q2 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1994 · N813S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard touchdown and buckling of the canard.
- [NTSB CHI94LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA338.md): Cessna 172 · Mora, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1994 · N8064B · Substantial damage
  > was an improper touchdown by the pilot-in-command. Factor's associated with this accident were the pilot's diverted attention due to his perception of a crosswind condition and the pilot not performing a recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA335.md): Piper PA-28-161 · W. Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1994 · N523PU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper level-off and recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of training for recovery from bounced landings and/or aborted takeoffs.
- [NTSB FTW94LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA296.md): Hiller UH-12E · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1994 · N12RF · Substantial damage
  > Improper remedial action in correcting for excessive speed and sink rate during an autorotation. Factors were: high density altitude, excessive airspeed and sink rate.
- [NTSB ANC94LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA135.md): Piper PA-12 · Nondalton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1994 · N3363M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during the landing touchdown. The pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft make and model was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI94LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA316.md): Schweizer 269C · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1994 · N61245 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's (CFI) delayed recovery from a practice autorotation. A factor associated with the accident was the student pilot's improper autorotation.
- [NTSB FTW94LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA292.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Elbert, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1994 · N8843 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds. A factor was the unfavorable variable winds.

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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 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
```

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