# 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. Page 61 of 62 · 3,083 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC82DHD14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DHD14.md): Raven S-66A · Washington Town, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 20, 1982 · N57023 · Minor damage > The pilot reported that moments after initial ground contact (during landing), a passenger reported that he thought his leg had fractured. The passenger reported that the fracture occurred after initial impact, when another passenger leaned or stepped on his… - [NTSB SEA82DA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA091.md): Cessna 170A · Oregon City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 19, 1982 · N9560A · Destroyed > The pilot had just completed his bfr. On a return flight to his original departure point, he entered the traffic pattern for a landing in calm wind conditions. He stated that when he was about 25 ft above the runway on final approach, he entered an area of… - [NTSB MKC82DA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA106.md): Cessna T303 · Kingman, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 17, 1982 · N9839T · Substantial damage > The owner/pilot was receiving a multi-engine flight check with a designated flight examiner on board. The examiner reported that during an approach for a short field landing, the pilot allowed the airspeed to decay below the recommended approach speed. He… - [NTSB SEA82DA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA089.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Roche Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 16, 1982 · CGLXJ · Destroyed > The aircraft touched down hard on landing, bounced and directional control was lost. The aircraft then groundlooped and went through the airport fence. The pilot and his two passengers were not injured. - [NTSB FTW82DA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA224.md): Cessna 172 · Duncan, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1982 · N1023B · Substantial damage > The student pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings in winds from the southeast at 10 gusting 15 KTS. Just prior to landing, the aircraft encountered a gust of wind, then touched down hard. The engine fire wall was buckled and two tires blew out. - [NTSB FTW82DA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA222.md): Beech C-35 · Ryan, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1982 · N679D · Destroyed > On arrival at the destination airport the pilot determined the grass strip was too wet for a landing. The pilot selecteda farm road and stated that a gust of wind struck the aircraft at about 10 to 12 feet above the road. The aircraft landed hard and swerved… - [NTSB NYC82FHD13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FHD13.md): Midget Mustang · Millville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 12, 1982 · N5497M · Substantial damage > The pilot performed several high speed taxi tests with the tail up. During a high speed taxi, when the aircraft began to weather cock, the pilot attempted flight rather than risk groundlooping the aircraft. After several minutes of flight the pilot set up for… - [NTSB NYC82DA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA119.md): Cessna 150M · Perkasie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 8, 1982 · N3670V · Substantial damage > During a local flight, the student pilot elected to proceed to Perkasie, PA to practice landings. The pilot reported that when he flared for a landing, he brought the nose up too high and then overcompensated. When he lowered the nose, the aircraft touched… - [NTSB ATL82FKW07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FKW07.md): Piper PA-28 · Hohenwald, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 2, 1982 · N1298T · Substantial damage > Originally, the pilot departed on a flight from olive branch, ms to lawrenceburg, TN. While en route, he became disoriented and landed at lafayette, TN. From there he proceeded to lawrenceburg via lebanon, TN. After departing lebanon, he became disoriented… - [NTSB LAX82DVM14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DVM14.md): Cessna 152 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 29, 1982 · N5138H · Substantial damage > The student pilot was practicing short field landings. On final the pilot lowered the nose of the aircraft and leveled the wings, the nose wheel struck the runway callapsing the nose gear. - [NTSB LAX82DA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA197.md): Cessna 172 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 28, 1982 · N5954A · Destroyed > The acft landed hard, bounced, veered left & collided with a parked acft. The CFI recognized that the approach speed wastoo slow & waited too long before taking over. A deliberate turn was made to avoid residences. - [NTSB NYC82DA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA108.md): Cessna 152 · Burlington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 27, 1982 · N757HG · Substantial damage > The student pilot was on her second supervised solo flight. While landing, she flared high and subsequently landed hard, collapsing the nose gear. The pilot reported that she did not have a good mental attitude since her children had been involved in a car… - [NTSB DEN82DA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA097.md): Cessna 152 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 26, 1982 · N5329B · Substantial damage > During landing, the student pilot bounced and then touched down hard. The nose gear failed and the firewall and propeller were damaged. The fixed base operator reported light turbulence. - [NTSB LAX82DA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA191.md): Cessna 182 · Huron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 24, 1982 · N735JJ · Substantial damage > While attempting to extend glide over a flooded portion of the runway the aircraft lost airspeed. After dropping onto the runway the aircraft bounced and the pilot added power. The aircraft was then flown back to king city, CA where the gear collapsed upon… - [NTSB LAX82DA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA192.md): Beech C23 · California City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 23, 1982 · N6237G · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that on short final the airspeed decreased quickly from 60 to 40 knots and the aircraft stalled over the runway dropping approximately 30 feet. - [NTSB FTW82DA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA191.md): Erco 415-C · Sand Springs, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 23, 1982 · N99129 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that on his second approach for a touch and go landing, the aircraft was a little high on final. He reduced power to complete a short field landing on the sod strip. The aircraft landed moderately hard in a flat attitude and the nose gear… - [NTSB SEA82DA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA073.md): Cessna 182QII · Cove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 20, 1982 · N94329 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he landed heavy and was not quite straight. When the aircraft bounced the pilot attempted a go-around but the nose gear contacted a fence and the aircraft nosed over. - [NTSB DEN82DA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA095.md): Cessna 150 · Dillon, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 20, 1982 · N18120 · Substantial damage > While the student pilot was landing, the aircraft bounced and nosed over. The pilot had only 4 hours of solo time. - [NTSB NYC82DA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA101.md): Cessna 152 · Monongahela, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 19, 1982 · N45946 · Substantial damage > During a practice landing the aircraft landed hard and bounced back into the air. The student pilot applied excessive forward pressure on the yoke causing the aircraft to land hard a second time in a nose low condition. The instructor pilot tried to salvage… - [NTSB MKC82DA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA091.md): Homebuilt Quickie 2 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 19, 1982 · N82YL · Substantial damage > During landing/touchdown the aircraft bounced back into the air. The pilot elected to decrease power and the aircraft landed hard and ground looped. - [NTSB FTW82DA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA184.md): Cessna 172P · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 19, 1982 · N54488 · Substantial damage > The student pilot reported that during landing, the airspeed was too high. Reportedly, the aircraft touched down hard on all three gear, propoised, and subsequently, the plane was damaged. The wind was reported as light and variable. - [NTSB CHI82DA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA175.md): Cessna R182 · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 19, 1982 · N4709S · Substantial damage > The pilot was making touch and go landings on runway 30 with a wind from about 180 degrees at 11 KTS. On the fourth landing, the aircraft bounced two or three times. The plane slid sideways, went off the runway, and the nose gear failed. - [NTSB NYC82DA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA092.md): Piper PA-28-140 · North Andover, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 13, 1982 · N15878 · Substantial damage > During landing the aircraft bounced and touched down on the center of runway 05. When the nosewheel was lowered the aircraft swerved to the right. According to the pilot, manipulation of the rudder pedals failed to change the direction or rate of turn of the… - [NTSB CHI82DA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA165.md): Piper PA-28R · Stow, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 13, 1982 · N9111K · Substantial damage > The instructor pilot and his student, a rated private pilot, were on a flight to provide dual instruction for a commercial pilot certificate. A landing approach was made to a runway with a slight downslope in the touchdown area. The instructor estimated that… - [NTSB CHI82DA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA158.md): Cessna 150 · Bloomington, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 8, 1982 · N8197F · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that base and final approach at Bloomington-normal airport seemed smooth at 80 mph. At 8 ft above the runway the throttle was reduced to idle. Immediately at throttle reduction, the aircraft dropped to the runway landing on the main gear. The… - [NTSB MIA82DA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA119.md): Cessna 172K · Geneva, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 7, 1982 · N1355V · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that while on short final a gust of wind raised the right wing of the aircraft. Upon making a correction some airspeed was lost and the nose was lowered. During landing the nose gear collapsed and the aircraft turned over. - [NTSB CHI82DA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA153.md): Cessna 152 · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 7, 1982 · N6265P · Substantial damage > The pilot departed mt hawley airport for greater Peoria airport to practice touch and go landings. His first approach was high and he made a go-around. He reported that his second approach was a bit too high, but he elected to continue since the runway was… - [NTSB MKC82FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FA069.md): Starfire JRF · Adel, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 1982 · N560A · Destroyed > The owner/pilot of the home built aircraft was practicing touch-and-go landings. While climbing after the second touch-and-go, the left wing separated and the aircraft crashed about 3/4 mile south of the airport. A witness reported that on one of the… - [NTSB SEA82DA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA063.md): Grumman AA-5B · Salmon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 1, 1982 · N28492 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated the landing appeared normal until round out or flare when the aircraft bounced from 4-5 feet. A second somewhat higher bounce followed after which the pilot applied power and raised the flaps for a go-around. The aircraft settled to the… - [NTSB NYC82DA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA088.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 1, 1982 · N8355P · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that a gust of wind caught the left wing of the aircraft during landing. This resulted in a hard landing and the collapse of the right main and nose gear. - [NTSB LAX82DA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA156.md): Robinson R-22HP · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 1, 1982 · N90764 · Substantial damage > The passenger stated that during the approach to the landing area he noticed a decrease in rpm's and that the pilot was having difficulty in stabilizing the aircraft. He also noted that the helicopter was descending faster than the prior approach. Damage… - [NTSB MKC82DA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA065.md): Cessna 182P · Osceola, IA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 30, 1982 · N58690 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that the aircraft landed heavy on the nose during a full flap landing at night on a soft grass runway. He reported that the nosewheel traveled about 15 ft while penetrating the ground, and then the nose gear collapsed and the plane flipped… - [NTSB MKC82DA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA064.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Estherville, IA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 29, 1982 · N2134R · Substantial damage > The pilot had not flown for over 90 days and was flying for practice and to become current. During landing, the aircraft bounced back in the air about 20 to 30 feet and then came down hard on the nose gear. The nose gear failed and the plane slid to a stop on… - [NTSB LAX82DA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA166.md): Cessna 177B · Modesto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 29, 1982 · N1105C · Substantial damage > The pilot was practicing touch and go landings with a right quartering headwind that was gusting to 20 KTS. On the second landing, the aircraft ballooned and began to porpoise. On the third touchdown, the aircraft stopped porpoising, but the tip of one… - [NTSB SEA82DA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA060.md): Cessna 150G · Camas, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 28, 1982 · N3691J · Substantial damage > After receiving 2.9 hrs of dual instruction in this make and model of aircraft, the student proceeded on a supervised solo flight. The first approach and landing were observed by the instructor to be normal. The second approach was made with 20 degrees of… - [NTSB CHI82DA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA142.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Lancaster, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 27, 1982 · N6739B · Substantial damage > The pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings on runway 10. On the second landing the aircraft bounced and drifted. The aircraft touched down on the runway a second time collapsing the nose gear. The wind was reported as 010 degrees at 13 KTS. Gusts to 15… - [NTSB LAX82DA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA148.md): Bell 206A · Huntington Beac, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 26, 1982 · N7950S · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he was on a ferry flight from Huntington beach, CA to an offshore platform. A hard landing was made on the platform. This resulted in damage to the skids, tail rotor, tail boom, and fuel tank. - [NTSB MKC82DA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA060.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Dubuque, IA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 24, 1982 · N2586B · Substantial damage > The student pilot was on a solo cross-country flight. After arriving at Dubuque, he landed on runway 18. The student stated that the wind was from 230 degrees at 16, gusting 23 knots. He reported that during the landing, the plane was lifted off two times by… - [NTSB DEN82FTE18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTE18.md): Avian Balloon Skyhawk · Longmont, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 24, 1982 · N72AV · No damage > The pilot tookoff in the balloon with three passengers on a sight-seeing flight. The wind was from 200 degrees at 5 gusting 7 knots. A large field was selected for landing. While using a high wind landing procedure, the gondola tipped over during touchdown.… - [NTSB CHI82DA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA132.md): Beech BE-23 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 24, 1982 · N6001V · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during landing flare the aircraft dropped rapidly striking the runway on the main gear. It then bounced back into the air and landed on the nose gear which collapsed. - [NTSB NYC82FNC07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FNC07.md): Aerotek-Pitts S-2A · Warren, VT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 23, 1982 · N388N · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that before landing, he noticed heavy wind shear while on downwind and base. Reportedly, he encountered a severe sink after turning from base to final approach. He added full power, but was unable to stop the descent before contacting the… - [NTSB ATL82DA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA113.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Montgomery, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 23, 1982 · N2368B · Substantial damage > The student pilot was on his second supervised solo flight. After a 30 minute local flight, he returned to the airport to practice full-flap, touch and go landings on runway 9. The wind was from 100 degrees at 11 knots. During his first landing, the student… - [NTSB MIA82DA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA107.md): Cessna 152 · New Port Richey, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 22, 1982 · N67966 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that she landed with 30 degrees of flaps on runway 23. She reported that the wind was gusting from 15 to 20 knots and the wind sock seemed to fluctuate from westerly to northwesterly. The pilot related that the aircraftbounced twice upon… - [NTSB NYC82DA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA076.md): Piper PA-28-140 · White Plains, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 21, 1982 · N477FL · Substantial damage > After returning from a local flight, the pilot landed in winds that were gusting to 20 knots. At about the flare point, he felt the aircraft drop. He added power and pulled back on the yoke, but the aircraft bounced on the nose. The porpeller, nose gear,… - [NTSB ATL82DA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA111.md): Cessna 320A · Paintsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 21, 1982 · N600JR · Substantial damage > The pilot reported encountering wind shear at about 300 ft from the approach end of runway 31. He stated that the aircraft crabbed to the left and right rudder was applied. Also, he reported that the plane stalled about six to ten feet above the runway and… - [NTSB LAX82FUG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUG10.md): Piper PA-38-112 · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 20, 1982 · N25660 · Substantial damage > On his first approach for landing, the pilot decided that he was too high and made a go-around. He reported that his second approach was normal until the aircraft was about 5 ft AGL at the runway numbers. According to the pilot, the left wing lifted as if… - [NTSB LAX82DA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA143.md): Cessna 177 · N.W. Of Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 18, 1982 · N34212 · Substantial damage > While on final approach for landing, the plane encountered a downdraft. The pilot applied full power to clear an embankment and then selected 10 degrees of flaps. He stated that the wind caused the plane to drift left as it crossed the embankment. The plane… - [NTSB FTW82DA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA140.md): Cessna 172M · Breckenridge, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 17, 1982 · N61923 · Substantial damage > The accident occurred at an en route airport while the student pilot was on a cross-country flight. Upon arrival at the en route airport, he entered traffic for a landing on runway 03 in winds from 010 degrees at 10 KTS gusting to 27 KTS. The student reported… - [NTSB MKC82DA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA056.md): Cessna 177 · Wentzville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 14, 1982 · N2969X · Substantial damage > During a landing on a dual instructional flight, the aircraft bounced to a nose high attitude. The instructor initiated a recovery. However, he stated that he was too late to effect a normal recovery. During the recovery, the aircraft drifted off of the… - [NTSB LAX82DA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA145.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 10, 1982 · N2588D · Substantial damage > During landing, the student pilot allowed the aircraft to bounce. After about the third bounce, the nose gear buckled and the aircraft skidded off the runway. 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