# NTSB investigations, MN: 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 1 of 2 · 51 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI08CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA018.md): Bell 407 · St Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2007 · N407LL · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to execute a go-around when a normal approach to the intended landing point could not be maintained. An additional cause was the excessive descent rate that developed during the approach. Contributing factors were the tailwind condition… - [NTSB CHI07CA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA299.md): Schweizer 300 CBI · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2007 · N269HB · Destroyed > The dual student's improper flare during the simulated autorotation, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. - [NTSB CHI07CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA006.md): Cessna 172N · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2006 · N739XK · Substantial damage > The student pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from the bounced landing which led to the failure of the nose landing gear. The overload failure of the nose landing gear was a factor. - [NTSB CHI06LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA175.md): Cessna A185E · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2006 · N1972U · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged flare that resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over. A factor to the accident was the grass runway that the forward landing gear dug into during the hard landing, resulting in the amphibian airplane nosing over. - [NTSB CHI05LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA228.md): Auseth Kitfox IV · Little Grand La, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2005 · N912PJ · Substantial damage > The inadequate flare during landing by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI05LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA223.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2005 · N795WW · Substantial damage > The delayed go-around and inadequate flare by the pilot during landing. - [NTSB CHI05CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA174.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Willmar, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2005 · N9027F · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CHI05CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA152.md): Cessna 172M · Rochester, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2005 · N73328 · Substantial damage > The pilot flared improperly and failed to recover from a bounced landing. - [NTSB CHI03LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA326.md): Cessna 210 · St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2003 · N7445E · Substantial damage > The pilot in command performing an improper flare. - [NTSB CHI03LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA313.md): Raven S-60A · Slayton, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2003 · N2789N · No damage > The excessive descent rate during the balloon's landing by the student pilot. - [NTSB CHI03LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA147.md): Aerostar S-77A · Cottage Grove, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2003 · N52461 · No damage > The inadequate touchdown by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI03LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA137.md): Longjev RV-6A · Backus, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2003 · N72159 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate flare and recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB CHI02CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA214.md): Cessna 182A · Laretto, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2002 · N6321B · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare. - [NTSB CHI02LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA153.md): Cessna 150C · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2002 · N7821Z · Destroyed > The pilot's improper flare resulting in the hard landing. - [NTSB CHI02LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA107.md): Cessna 152 · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2002 · N752AA · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate flare and compensation for the crosswind condition during landing. A factor to the accident was the crosswind condition. - [NTSB CHI01LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA326.md): Cessna 208 · Aurora, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2001 · N12712 · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining the proper descent rate during the landing. Factors were the flap's popped circuit breaker, the pilot not verifying the flap's position, the glassy water, and the dock. - [NTSB CHI01LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA028.md): Piper PT-46 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2000 · N1RQ · Substantial damage > the pilot misjudging the landing flare, and his failure to recover from the bounced landing. - [NTSB CHI00LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA166.md): Cessna 152 · Mankato, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2000 · N6445P · Substantial damage > the pilot performed inadequate remedial action to recover when the airplane ballooned during the landing flare. Factors associated with the accident were excessive airspeed during the landing and an improper landing flare. - [NTSB CHI99LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA041.md): Piper PA-28-R200 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1998 · N2988R · Substantial damage > the pilot misjudged the flare and did not maintain directional control during touchdown. A factor was the VASI lights. - [NTSB CHI98LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA327.md): Cessna 310B · Breezy Point, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1998 · N310X · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper flare of the airplane, and his not maintaining control of the airplane. - [NTSB CHI98LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA069.md): Cessna 150L · Litchfield, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1997 · N18031 · Destroyed > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the attempted go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind condition, and the proximity of trees. - [NTSB CHI97LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA147.md): Cessna 152 · Crystal, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1997 · N5499B · Substantial damage > the student pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the lack of recent flight time. - [NTSB CHI96LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA341.md): Cessna 152 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1996 · N757PC · Substantial damage > the student pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in the hard landing. - [NTSB CHI96LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA315.md): Beech C-23 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1996 · N18780 · Substantial damage > the instructor pilot delayed the remedial action and failed to maintain adequate supervision. The slow airspeed maintained by the student pilot was a factor. - [NTSB CHI96LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA275.md): Beech V35B · Walker, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1996 · N823T · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to properly flare the airplane for landing, and her improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB CHI95FA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA307.md): Cessna 172M · Orr, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N828MB · Destroyed > the pilot misjudged the landing flare. Factors associated with the accident were the visual illusion caused by the glassy smooth water condition and the forward center of gravity. - [NTSB CHI95LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA168.md): Cessna 180D · Eveleth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1995 · N8611X · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper setting of the flaps to the 30 degree position and an excessive descent rate during the landing. - [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 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 CHI94LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA164.md): Beech B23 · Faribault, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1994 · N4016T · Substantial damage > a hard landing as a result of the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor associated with the accident is the student pilot's improper flair. - [NTSB CHI93LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA112.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Brainerd, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1993 · N44109 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a bounced, hard landing and the subsequent loss of directional control. - [NTSB CHI93MA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93MA061.md): Saab-Scania 340A · Hibbing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1993 · N342PX · Substantial damage > The first officer's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the landing, and the captain's inadequate supervision by not taking timely action to ensure a safe landing. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the company's failure to provide… - [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 CHI92LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA054.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Willmar, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1991 · N80553 · Substantial damage > An inadequate weather evaluation which resulted in flight into icing conditions. Factors in the accident were the icing conditions and the excessive descent during landing. - [NTSB CHI91LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA293.md): Cessna 185 · Duluth, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1991 · N1637Z · Substantial damage > Premature touchdown while landing by the pic/cfi. Factors related to the accident were low ceilings, rain, and haze; weather evaluation misjudged by the pic/cfi; and visual outlook reduced. - [NTSB CHI91LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA253.md): Cessna 180 · Eveleth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1991 · N9377T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate and adequate airspeed during the approach. A factor related to the accident is the lack of recent total experience. - [NTSB CHI91LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA241.md): Cessna 150 · Winona, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1991 · N19153 · Substantial damage > Improper flare performed by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was lack of total experience by the pilot. - [NTSB MKC89LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA157.md): Cessna 172 · Crystal, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1989 · N6938H · Substantial damage > Aircraft control was not maintained by the pilot in command, due to an improper landing flare which resulted in several bounces. The landing gear failed in overload during the bounced landing. - [NTSB MKC89LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA145.md): Cessna U206 · Eveleth, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1989 · N9627G · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare during the water landing. The pilot's lack of recent experience in seaplane operations and the lack of experience in the accident aircraft contributed to the accident. - [NTSB CHI88LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA204.md): Cessna 152 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1988 · N94954 · Substantial damage > On landing the aircraft bounced resulting in a porpoise. The nose gear collapsed rendering substantial damage to the aircraft. - [NTSB CHI88LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA154.md): Mooney M20J · Thief Rvr Falls, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1988 · N11652 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI87LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA224.md): Cessna 172L · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1987 · N3599F · Substantial damage > Aircraft landed hard, nose wheel first, and collapsed the nose landing gear tire. PIC was concerned about a sharp knocking noise in the rear of the aircraft that he heard after liftoff. The reason for the noise was not determined. He acknowledged that he… - [NTSB CHI87LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA196.md): Beech A23 · Longville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1987 · N8799M · Destroyed > The student plt rprtd that as he rounded out to land, the acft nosed down & impacted nosewheel first. Subsequently, the nose gear collapsed & the acft skidded to a stop. After coming to rest, a fire erupted, which spread & subsequently destroyed the acft. - [NTSB CHI87LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA178.md): Robinson 22 · Minnetonka, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1987 · N8383F · Substantial damage > While attempting to land on a flat spot on top of a hill the tail rotor hit the ground and the tail boom broke off. One witness reports that when the helicopter touched down it bounced up about 10 feet. No mechanical malfunctions were reported. - [NTSB CHI87LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA128.md): Cessna 152 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1987 · N92140 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that while practicing touch-and-go landings, he extended full flaps on final apch and maintained rwy alignment. According to the plt, the acft touched down hard and began to porpoise. A police officer witnessed the acft bounce three times after… - [NTSB CHI85LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA063.md): Cessna 310R · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1984 · N98995 · Substantial damage > Plt stated that the acft had picked up ice during the descent. He continued to state that he broke out of the clouds at 1600 ft and the windshield was covered with ice. He was able to clear a small area at the bottom of the windshield with the alcohol deice.… - [NTSB CHI84LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA173.md): Beech A36 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1984 · N3735Y · Substantial damage > The acft touched down hard during the landing. The nose gear collapsed and the acft slid to a stop. The plt said he was not able to arrest the sink rate of the acft with power during the landing flare. - [NTSB CHI83LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA311.md): Viking Dragonfly · Flying Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1983 · N59BC · Substantial damage > The pilot was initiating a high speed taxi run when the acft became airborne for 500-1000 ft. when a landing was attempted the aircraft bounced. - [NTSB CHI83LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA012.md): Cessna 152 · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1982 · N6332P · Substantial damage > While performing a touch-and-go landing, the pilot used a higher than normal speed. After touching down, the aircraft became airborne again, then began to porpoise. After about the 3rd or 4th bounce, the nose gear failed. - [NTSB CHI82DA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA296.md): Beech B19 · Le Suer, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 5, 1982 · N9309S · Substantial damage > The aircraft landed short of the runway collapsing the nose gear and damaging the propeller. 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