# NTSB investigations, NY: 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB NYC07CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA216.md): Piper PA28-161 · William-Sodus, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2007 · N444CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare at touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC07CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA185.md): Beech 65-A90 · Wallkill, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2007 · N435A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL07CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA093.md): Cessna 172S · Batavia, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2007 · N2228L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to flare the airplane during landing resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC06CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA189.md): Cessna 172P · Poughkeepsie, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2006 · N97650 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC06CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA030.md): Cessna 208 · Southampton, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 15, 2005 · N117SA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper flare and his inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC06CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA031.md): Beech F33A · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2005 · N1813W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway. Factors included the night lighting conditions, the time-out and reestablishment of the high intensity runway lighting, and the pilot's failure to go around.
- [NTSB IAD05CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA120.md): Cessna 172S · White Plains, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2005 · N297ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC04LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA051.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Byron, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2003 · N358SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the collective, and failure to maintain main rotor rpm, which resulted in low main rotor rpm and a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC04LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA017.md): Aerostar RX-8 · Ithaca, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2003 · N3597H · Minor damage
  > The pilot's excessive descent rate during the execution of a high wind landing. A factor was the high winds.
- [NTSB NYC02LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA161.md): Cessna 172RG · Rochester, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2002 · N888RG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the slow response time of the airspeed indicator.
- [NTSB IAD02LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA067.md): Cessna 172 · Fulton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N6338F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a misaligned, hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC01LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA204.md): Robinson R22 · Islip, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2001 · N4066G · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a practice autorotation. Factors included the flight instructor's overconfidence in the pilot receiving instruction, and that pilot's improper recovery from a practice autorotation.
- [NTSB NYC01LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA035.md): Robinson R-22B · Babylon, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2000 · N25862 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate use of the collective, and the instructor pilot's inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC01LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA017.md): Cessna 172 · Poughkeepsie, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2000 · N1297F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC00LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA188.md): Cessna 182S · White Plains, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N729AD · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing and her failure to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB NYC99LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA217.md): Hughes 269C · Utica, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1999 · N58397 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in helicopters.
- [NTSB NYC99LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA190.md): Robinson R-22A · Shirley, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1999 · N8561K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC99LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA177.md): Airbus Industrie A-300-600ER · Jamaica, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1999 · N80057 · Substantial damage
  > improper use of the flight controls by the captain trainee, and inadequate supervision by the check airman.
- [NTSB NYC99LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA090.md): Robinson R-22 · Port Jefferson, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1999 · N151RM · Substantial damage
  > the lack of supervision by the flight instructor which resulted in a low rotor condition and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC99LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA016.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Oneonta, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1998 · N55697 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB NYC99LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA017.md): Burkhart Grob G103-TWINA · Saratoga Spring, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1998 · N4446T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while landing.
- [NTSB NYC97LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA188.md): Jackman Pitts S-1S · Hammondsport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1997 · N4241Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare.
- [NTSB NYC97LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA082.md): Beech F33A · Mattituck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1997 · N6733Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB IAD97LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA068.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Wellsville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1997 · N2477K · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper flare, improper recovery from a bounced landing, and loss of directional control, during the landing.
- [NTSB NYC96LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA153.md): Kolb Mark III · Gowanda, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1996 · N695WM · Minor damage
  > failure of the pilot to properly flare the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB NYC96LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA127.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2 · Fulton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1996 · N5981X · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper flare and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB NYC96LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA069.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · South Wales, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1996 · N7807S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB NYC95LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA193.md): Cessna 172 · Fulton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N6338F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the flare, resulting in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the nose gear.
- [NTSB NYC95LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA165.md): Cessna 310Q · Buffalo, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1995 · N310JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the flare, resulting in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear. Pilot fatigue was a related factor.
- [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 NYC93LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA182.md): Cessna 150M · Cortland, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1993 · N63626 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing and collapse of the nose gear. A factor was the student pilot's inexperience.
- [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 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 NYC92IA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92IA086.md): Lockheed L-1011-385 · Flushing, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1992 · N721DA · Minor damage
  > The captain's improper aircraft control which resulted in an excessive nosewheel rate of sink and subsequent overload failure of the nose gear tires.
- [NTSB NYC91LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA214.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Montauk, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1991 · N4368W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot made a hard landing, resulting in the main landing gear collapsing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's interpretation of the wind conditions, misjudgment of the flare causing the airplane to balloon and stall.
- [NTSB NYC91LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA118.md): Cessna P210 · Olean, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1991 · N90TL · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare by the pilot, which resulted in a hard landing. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of recent experience and the unfavorable wind condition.
- [NTSB NYC91LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA116.md): Piper 180 · Andes, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1991 · N9006J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a landing with unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB NYC91DFA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DFA01.md): Lowe/Law Glasair SH-3 · Kingston, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 21, 1990 · N330 · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing that collapsed the left main gear due to overload failure of the trunion.
- [NTSB NYC90LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA126.md): Barnes Firefly 8B · Cazenovia, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1990 · N3702M · No damage
  > The passengers failure to comply with the pilots instructions after a hard landing was made.
- [NTSB NYC90LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA108.md): Cessna 172M · Granville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1990 · N80104 · Substantial damage
  > The improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in loss of control and collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB NYC89LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA200.md): Cessna 182F · Albany, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1989 · N92323 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing.
- [NTSB NYC89LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA203.md): Cessna 172P · Newburgh, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1989 · N1983F · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's misjudgement of the airplane's altitude and speed during the flare for landing, and the improper use of power during the flare. In addition, the CFI failed to adequately supervise the dual student's action.
- [NTSB NYC89LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA158.md): Cessna 152 · Plattsburgh, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1989 · N48683 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC89LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA160.md): Cessna 152 · Oneida, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N4953B · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control during landing due to wind change. The aircraft landed hard on the runway due to improper flare by the pilot and a delayed response to the ballooning of the acft.
- [NTSB NYC89DFJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89DFJ01.md): Davis DA-2A · Skaneateles, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 6, 1989 · N26Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's hard landing which resulted in nose gear collapse.
- [NTSB NYC89LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA070.md): Cessna 150L · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1989 · N6888G · Substantial damage
  > A poorly planned final approach, an improper landing flare, and failure of the pilot to correct a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC88LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA172.md): Cessna 150 · Massena, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1988 · N704HT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot on a crosscountry flight to Massena, new york stated that during the landing approach he felt that he was too low and when he tried to correct, the aircraft bounced. On the second touchdown the nose gear collapsed and the aircraft slid off…
- [NTSB NYC88FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA143.md): Bell 206B · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 1988 · N39071 · Substantial damage
  > The Bell 206B was being flown on a helicopter rating ride with the PIC in the right seat and an FAA inspector in the left seat. The oral was satisfactory and the flight check progressed to autorotations. The first one was long, the second short. On the third…
- [NTSB NYC88LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA040.md): Cessna 210 · Schenectady, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1987 · N9568T · Substantial damage
  > During landing, the left main gear collapsed. A metallurgical examination revealed that the left main gear saddle assembly was fractured into three pieces through the area near the forward edge of the landing gear strut. When examined further, the faces and…
- [NTSB NYC88LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA036.md): Beech 36 · Utica, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1987 · N9230Q · Substantial damage
  > The flight was enroute from bridgeport, Connecticut to old forge, new york when adverse weather conditions were encountered. A request for lower altitude to escape weather was no improvement and a request to land at oneida was made. During radar vectors…

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'NY' 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
```

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