# 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 FTW92LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA228.md): Fairchild SA-227-AC · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1992 · N2183A · Substantial damage
  > The landing capability of the airplane was exceeded. The lack of performance data was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB BFO92LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA146.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Middle Bass, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1992 · N7427J · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI92LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA278.md): Cessna 172P · Yipslanti, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1992 · N96593 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature flare during landing and not performing a recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB BFO92LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA139.md): Enstrom F-28A · Shelbyville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1992 · N950SC · Substantial damage
  > An improper flare made by the pilot resulting in a hard landing and main rotor blade tail boom strike.
- [NTSB BFO92LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA138.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Greenville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1992 · N4319A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX92LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA383.md): Hughes 269C · Rialto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1992 · N58164 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/passenger's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM and the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB LAX92LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA376.md): Cessna 205A · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1992 · N4825U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the landing flare and failed to properly recover from the bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX92LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA372.md): Maule M5-180C · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1992 · N8070 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing and the pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing.
- [NTSB ATL92LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA168.md): Beech C23 · Pageland, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1992 · N63892 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown, resulting in an overload failure of the nose gear attachment support tubes. Factors were the lack of total experience of the pilot and the ditch adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB LAX92LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA362.md): Enstrom F28C · Irwindale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1992 · N595H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare during a practice autorotation.
- [NTSB ATL92LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA163.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Oviedo, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1992 · N2662R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the dual student to properly flare the aircraft during the landing attempt, and the flight instructor's failure to perform remedial action to prevent the hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI92LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA252.md): Cameron N-90 · Centralia, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1992 · N75250 · No damage
  > Abrupt touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI92LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA244.md): Beech 19A · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1992 · N6055N · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing due to excessive descent rate.
- [NTSB ANC92LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA128.md): De Havilland DHC-2 · Crescent Lake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1992 · N8190Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudging his altitude on final approach. Contributing to the accident was the glassy water condition.
- [NTSB NYC92LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA155.md): Broussard MH-1521M · Elyria, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1992 · N239HL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard bounced landing and subsequent blown tire and loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB NYC92LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA144.md): John Mitchell Myers Special · Franklin, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1992 · N163JM · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently porpoised the airplane during the landing and improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of experience in this type of aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC92LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA146.md): Cessna 150 · Farmington, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1992 · N5633E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper level off which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was an inadeuate recovery from a bounced landing, and the pilot's lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB ATL92LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA149.md): Cessna 182A · Aiken, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1992 · N5532B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention which resulted in the improper use of the elevator and inadvertent porpoise.
- [NTSB LAX92LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA326.md): Hughes 369D · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1992 · N64MK · Substantial damage
  > The student's improper use of the flight controls during an attempted recovery from an over rotation during the flare, and, the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB SEA92LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA177.md): Cessna 182Q · Afton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1992 · N4906N · Substantial damage
  > The premature landing flare by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA92LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA165.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N139CA · Substantial damage
  > The premature landing flare by the recently certificated private pilot, and her failure to properly recover from the bounced landing. A factor relating to the accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB BFO92LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA116.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Spencerport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N4389X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX92LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA315.md): Robinson R-22B · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1992 · N2335Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM during a simulated engine failure, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB LAX92LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA302.md): Cessna 180H · Ukiah, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1992 · N2499F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the aborted landing and initial climb-out. The pilot's improper landing flare, the inadvertent porpoise, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX92LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA291.md): Cessna 210 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1992 · N9652T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare.
- [NTSB FTW92LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA175.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Granbury, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1992 · N4046R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW92LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA171.md): Cessna R172K · Eufaula, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1992 · N7319K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. The turbulent winds near the end of the runway were a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI92LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA191.md): Cessna 152 · East Tawas, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N714WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions and failure to properly flare the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB NYC92LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA130.md): Cessna 152 · Durhamville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1992 · N69005 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in collapsing of the nose gear. Factor related to the accident was the pilot misjudged the flare/touchdown.
- [NTSB LAX92LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA265.md): Cessna 172N · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1992 · N9447E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudging the landing flare, the cfi's delayed remedial action and his failure to adequately supervise the conduct of the flight.
- [NTSB SEA92LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA133.md): Mooney M20C · Blakely Island, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1992 · N5794Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's not maintaining the proper rate of descent and not maintaining directional control, and separation of the nose gear strut and overload of the right main gear strut. Factors contributing to the accident were: weather conditions: tailwind…
- [NTSB LAX92LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA250.md): Beech A-23 · Willows, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1992 · N1482L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach. Contributing to this accident was the pilot misjudged the flare altitude and failed to maintain the proper airspeed.
- [NTSB ATL92LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA125.md): Cessna 172 · Auburn, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N97883 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC92LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA125.md): Beech 33A · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N17818 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in collapsing of the nose gear. A factor in the accident was gusting cross winds.
- [NTSB FTW92GA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92GA160.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 369E · Yukon, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N684F · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's failure to maintain adequate main rotor RPM and failure to level the helicopter at touchdown. Factors were the manufacturer's training pilot's inadequate supervision and the dual student performing the maneuver.
- [NTSB ATL92LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA123.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Winnsboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N2106E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper level off and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC92LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA106.md): Glasair SH-2 · Danbury, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1992 · N155JL · Substantial damage
  > Improper recovery from a bounced landing by the pilot which resulted in a propeller strike which made further flight not possible.
- [NTSB SEA92LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA123.md): Cessna TR182 · Baker, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1992 · N6138S · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors include unfavorable, gusty winds.
- [NTSB FTW92LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA154.md): Beech 76 · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1992 · N6003V · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's delayed remedial action, improper configuration, and inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX92LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA238.md): Cessna 177A · Mariposa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N3144T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach for landing, his failure to initiate a go-around, his failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, his misjudgment of the touchdown flare, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in this accident was the…
- [NTSB CHI92DEV02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEV02.md): Schweitzer Mustang II · Decatur, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 25, 1992 · N91ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in initiating a go-around.
- [NTSB BFO92LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA082.md): Aerostar AX-9 - S-66A · Southhampton, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1992 · N3604Y · No damage
  > The pilot used an excessive descent rate during landing. Contributing to the accident was an unfavorable wind condition.
- [NTSB SEA92LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA107.md): Donald E. Crocker RV-6 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1992 · N116DC · Substantial damage
  > An improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in an aerodynamics stall.
- [NTSB CHI92LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA157.md): Cessna 150 · South Bend, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1992 · N6349G · Substantial damage
  > Improper aircraft control by the pilot.
- [NTSB BFO92LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA071.md): Cessna U206E · Turner, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1992 · N9446G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB MIA92LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA123.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1992 · N4026Q · Substantial damage
  > Delay by the CFI to take remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the students premature flare.
- [NTSB FTW92LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA135.md): Cessna 150M · Stilwell, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1992 · N704CJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently pushed the nose down during the flare/landing. A factor was the pilot misjudged the flare/landing.
- [NTSB BFO92LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA063.md): Cessna 182M · Vandalia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1992 · N71879 · Substantial damage
  > Control interference by a passenger during touchdown.
- [NTSB FTW92LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA126.md): Cessna 150H · Benton, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1992 · N23506 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his improper compensation for crosswind. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX92FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA196.md): Beech A23-24 · Corona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 1992 · N666CM · Destroyed
  > 1) The flying pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and significant damage to the aircraft empennage flight controls, 2) the flying pilot's decision to initiate a go around with the obvious serious damage to the aircraft, and 3) the…

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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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