# NTSB investigations, AR: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CHI08CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA036.md): Piper PA-30 · Lonoke, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2007 · N8635Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA215.md): Maule MT-7 · Ponca, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2006 · N143RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA153.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Mena, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2006 · N950RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing and his improper recovery procedures for a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA203.md): Cessna 172M · El Dorado, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2005 · N80735 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing and his improper recovery procedures for a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA155.md): Schreder HP-11A · Cherry Valley, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2004 · N678P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA077.md): Beech 200 · Camden, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2002 · N93LV · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall as the result of the pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed. A contributing factor was the pilot's use of the approach flaps setting for the landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA075.md): Piper PA-28 · Berryville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2002 · N32194 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the sunglare.
- [NTSB FTW00LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA203.md): Aero Commander 685 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N1203N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [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 FTW99LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA234.md): Hughes 269B · Russellville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1999 · N44KH · Substantial damage
  > The improper touchdown by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB FTW99LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA167.md): Cessna 172D · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1999 · N2460Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and her delayed aborted takeoff. Factors were the high density altitude and the tall grass on the airstrip.
- [NTSB FTW98LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA147.md): Cessna 150L · Conway, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1998 · N21915 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and her improper recovery procedures for a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA195.md): Cessna 182K · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1997 · N2740Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA024.md): Cessna 152 · Clinton, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1996 · N5463L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to obtain or maintain sufficient airspeed during the aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB FTW96LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA308.md): Dearinger Duce · Corning, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1996 · N85JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to arrest his rate of descent and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA245.md): Beech 23 · Weiner, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1996 · N2398L · Substantial damage
  > an improper flare by the pilot, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW93LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA130.md): Beech C23 · Searcy, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1993 · N2150W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his improper recovery for a bounced landing. The crosswind and the pilot's improper compensation for the wind were factors.
- [NTSB FTW93LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA123.md): Grumman G-164 · Forrest City, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1993 · N7661 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare. Factors were the wind conditions and pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [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 FTW92LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA091.md): Cessna 172P · West Helena, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1992 · N96493 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper flarea ND improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW91LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA150.md): Hughes 269A-1 · No. Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1991 · N65372 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor RPM, his delayed flare, and the improper touchdown.
- [NTSB FTW91LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA133.md): Cessna 150 · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1991 · N7655U · Substantial damage
  > The pilots misjudgment of altitude and lack of a timely flare.
- [NTSB FTW91LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA116.md): Cessna 172P · Lakeview, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1991 · N64344 · Substantial damage
  > (1) The pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane for landing and (2) his subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB MKC90LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA060.md): Cessna 140 · Brinkley, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1990 · N90061 · Substantial damage
  > Recovery from bounced landing not performed and porpoise encountered by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB MKC88LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA109.md): Cessna 182 · Dewitt, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1988 · N97536 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was attempting to land on his personal grass strip, which had trees at both ends. The acft hit hard, bounced, then slid to a stop. The nose gear was separated.
- [NTSB MKC87LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA157.md): Beech B19 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1987 · N1954L · Substantial damage
  > The instructor said they were on an instructional flight practicing accuracy landings when they lost airspeed, added power, and ran out of stabilator. The student said the instructor was demonstrating a short field landing when they lost airspeed and hit…
- [NTSB MKC86LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA096.md): Cessna 182M · Mountain Home, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1986 · N71551 · Substantial damage
  > The acft nose gear collapsed during a hard landing. The plt stated that his original destination was gastons arpt, lakeview, AR, which has a turf rwy. There are three other arpts in close proximity to gastons, but all have paved rwys. He further stated that…
- [NTSB MKC85LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA194.md): Cessna 182RG · Mountain Home, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1985 · N756AU · Substantial damage
  > The acft hard landed on a soft sod rwy separating the nose wheel from the nose gear strut. The acft bounced back into the air and descended with the nose strut digging into the runway. The acft flipped inverted sustaining substantial damage. The plt stated…
- [NTSB MKC84LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA233.md): Piper PA-28-140 · No Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1984 · N44213 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command was hired by the student pilot/aircraft owner to perform the passenger flight. No experience or currency records are available on the PIC as he had not held an airman's medical certificate for the last four years. On landing at…
- [NTSB FTW84LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA008.md): Cessna 150G · Forrest City, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1983 · N2938S · Substantial damage
  > During a landing, the acft touched down hard, then bounced & touched down hard, 2 more times. On the 3rd impact, the nose gear collapsed. Subsequently, the acft slid to a stop with damage to the propeller & firewall.
- [NTSB FTW83LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA401.md): Cessna 195 · Sheridan, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1983 · N6894D · Substantial damage
  > The acft was damaged in a ground loop after a hard landing. After a high bounce the acft settled to the rwy and veered sharply to the left running off the rwy. Examination by an a & p mechanic revealed a fatigue crack in the left landing gear leg.
- [NTSB FTW83LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA228.md): Cessna 182P · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1983 · N52883 · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that during a landing, the acft touched down hard. On touchdown, the right main gear failed & the acft veered off the rwy. After departing the rwy, the nose gear collapsed. Also, the fire wall was damaged during the landing.

## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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&state=AR

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