# NTSB investigations, OH: 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 CHI08TA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08TA014.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 Ecureuil · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 9, 2007 · N71HP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's excessive descent rate and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI07CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA293.md): Ercoupe Ercoupe 415C · Middletown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2007 · N93783 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing. A contributing factor was the lower than normal airspeed maintained during the final approach.
- [NTSB CHI06CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA236.md): Enstrom F28C-2 · Independence, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2006 · N303MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM leading to his failure to maintain control of the helicopter and the hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA132.md): Cessna 177B · Cleveland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2006 · N34405 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare which resulted in a bounced landing, and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing that led to a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA079.md): Socata TBM 700 · Canton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 4, 2006 · N755PG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to flare the airplane properly.
- [NTSB NYC05LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA145.md): Eurocopter Deutschland BK-117-B2 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2005 · N117MK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor associated with this accident was a tailwind.
- [NTSB IAD05LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA073.md): de Havilland DHC-6 · Rittman, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2005 · N3434 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC04CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA113.md): Cessna C-152 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2004 · N70SU · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC04CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA110.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Willoughby, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2004 · N497MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions associated with thunderstorm activity.
- [NTSB NYC04CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA070.md): Cessna 172R · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 16, 2004 · N121UC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and improper recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC04CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA053.md): Cessna 172R · Bluffton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2003 · N363SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB IAD03CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03CA071.md): Cessna 172 · Cleveland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2003 · N229ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB IAD03CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03CA044.md): Cessna 172S · Cleveland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2003 · N613SP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB IAD03LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA037.md): Beech 23 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2003 · N6995Q · Substantial damage
  > The second pilot's inadequate flare and the pilot/owner's lack of remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC03LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA032.md): Cessna 172S · Akron, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2002 · N782SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB IAD02LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA078.md): Piper PA 24-250 · Port Clinton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2002 · N5227P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC02LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA105.md): Bell 206 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2002 · N820H · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delay in applying remedial action. A factor in the accident was the pilot allowing the rotor rpm to become too low during the deceleration and touchdown phase of the autorotation.
- [NTSB NYC01LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA185.md): Cessna 172 · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2001 · N52012 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot excessive flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC00LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA147.md): Let L 33 Solo · Waynesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2000 · N5711 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were gusty winds, and the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model accident glider.
- [NTSB IAD99LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA053.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Zanesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1999 · N235TL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining a proper descent rate and an inadequate flare.
- [NTSB NYC99LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA168.md): Cessna 152 · Stow, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1999 · N95435 · Substantial damage
  > Was the failure of the flight instructor to recognize the high sink rate and apply corrective action in a timely manner.
- [NTSB NYC99LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA129.md): Mooney M20R · Ravenna, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1999 · N496DE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing, and his failure to maintain directional control after touchdown.
- [NTSB IAD98LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA013.md): Cessna 150L · Center Village, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1997 · N11350 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC97LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA137.md): Aerostar-Raven S-60-A · Clyde, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1997 · N3590H · No damage
  > An abrupt touchdown to avoid power lines which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly brief the passengers for the landing.
- [NTSB IAD96LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA119.md): Cessna 172M · Tremont City, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1996 · N9731V · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's misjudged flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB IAD96LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA084.md): Cessna 172M · Findlay, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1996 · N73664 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's misjudged flare during landing.
- [NTSB BFO96LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA005.md): Travel Air R · Youngstown, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1995 · N614K · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper flare during the landing, which resulted in a hard landing, fuselage damage, loss of aircraft control, and a nose over. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB BFO95LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA084.md): Bell 47D1 · Sidney, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1995 · N9115R · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's abrupt touchdown while landing in a field. Related factors are the student pilot's failure to attain the proper descent rate during the approach to landing, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student.
- [NTSB NYC94LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA169.md): Donald E. Kovol Quickie 2 · Akron, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1994 · N4327V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadequate flare and a hard landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC94LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA100.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Toronto, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1994 · N6153D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in the nose gear collapsing and the subsequent nose over of the airplane.
- [NTSB BFO93LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA192.md): Cessna 182F · Batavia, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1993 · N3332U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare.
- [NTSB NYC93LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA090.md): Cessna 172 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1993 · N734QF · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare by the pilot allowing the airplane to balloon and land hard. A factor in this accident was pilot's lack of recent flying experience.
- [NTSB BFO93LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA040.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Napoleon, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1993 · N5220W · Substantial damage
  > The intentional stall resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the premature flare which led to an exceeded proper touchdown point and the student pilot's lack of overall experience.
- [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 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 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 NYC92LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA088.md): Wishon Baby Great Lakes · Ottawa, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1992 · N1035Q · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing due to inadequate flare by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were the inadequate transition training the pilot received and his lack of total experience.
- [NTSB NYC91LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA137.md): Beech C-23 · Chesapeake, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1991 · N9723Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that would preclude a stall. Contributing to the accident was the opened door.
- [NTSB NYC91LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA033.md): Cessna 152 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1990 · N6107B · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained by the student pilot.
- [NTSB NYC90LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA173.md): Cessna 182G · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1990 · N183D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not properly compensate for the gusty wind conditions, resulting in the airplane landing hard and porpoising.
- [NTSB CHI90LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA062.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Steubenville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1990 · N557PA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB CHI90LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA012.md): Cessna 152 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1989 · N24800 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI90LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA004.md): Cessna 152 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1989 · N4875H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI89LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA192.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lebanon, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1989 · N55357 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot allowed his final approach airspeed to get too slow, he delayed in initiating remedial action, then attempted an aborted landing with inadequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The pilot's lack total experience was considered a…
- [NTSB CHI89LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA188.md): Cessna 150 · Wash Courthouse, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1989 · N6172K · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare by the student pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the student's selection of the wrong runway, and the tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI89LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA168.md): Cessna P206A · Louisville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1989 · N4688F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare for landing.
- [NTSB ATL89LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA120.md): Cessna 150L · Bowling Green, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1989 · N1044Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft when he misjudged the height of the landing flare. The recovery from the bounced landing was inadequate and the nose gear collapsed upon impact with the runway.
- [NTSB ATL89DEK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DEK01.md): Cessna 182Q · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 18, 1989 · N735VZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flared and improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor related to the accident was: the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB ATL89LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA041.md): Cessna 150M · Toledo, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1988 · N63212 · Destroyed
  > The airplane was found wrecked on an airport taxiway when airport personnel reported for duty in the morning. It had been stolen from the blue horizon flying club at the airport and, according to the hobbs meter, had been operated for about 0.4 hours since…
- [NTSB ATL88LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA167.md): Cessna 172P · Bowling Green, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1988 · N5495K · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that he reduced the pwr to idle while on final appch after determining that the airplane was too high. He then lowered the nose to 'accelerate the descent'. The airplane touched down long on the rwy at about 90 KTS, and began to porpoise. He…

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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" = 'OH' 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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