# NTSB investigations, TX: 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 DFW08CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA033.md): Cessna 172R · Lufkin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2007 · N172GH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DFW08CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA007.md): Cessna 172R · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2007 · N24547 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA211.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Navasota, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N7149P · Substantial damage
  > The hard landing as result of the pilot's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB DFW07IA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07IA204.md): Mooney M20TN · Kerrville, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2007 · N353TW · Minor damage
  > The incorrect wire labeling, resulting in the trim controls operating in the opposite direction of the pilot's input.
- [NTSB DFW07CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA140.md): Cessna 172G · Katy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2007 · N4260L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and his failure to recover from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA075.md): Piper PA-30 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2007 · N7900Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.
- [NTSB DFW07CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA063.md): Cessna 152 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2007 · N83HT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with porpoise following a hard landing and the improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA043.md): Eurocopter EC120B · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2006 · N171AE · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the practice autorotation.
- [NTSB DFW07CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA033.md): Stits Flut-R-Bug SA6B · Camerson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2006 · N3129 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB DFW07CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA030.md): Cessna 152 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2006 · N67503 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the misjudged touchdown point.
- [NTSB DFW07LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA021.md): Piper PA32-301XTC · San Marcos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2006 · N506C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA167.md): Agin Jeffrey T RV-4 · Arlington, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2006 · N834JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA120.md): Cessna 150L · Levelland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2006 · N10964 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA108.md): Schweizer 269C · Denton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2006 · N209LH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain rotor RPM, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA062.md): Eurocopter France AS-350-B2 · Port Isabel, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2006 · N911ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM and his improper touchdown during a simulated hovering autorotation. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB DFW06CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA058.md): Bell 206L-4 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2006 · N225GH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructors failure to maintain main rotor RPM and improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA220.md): Robinson R-44 · Odessa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2005 · N160TX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor RPM and the improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA218.md): Cessna 152 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2005 · N6459M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a crosswind landing resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB DFW05CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA223.md): Aerostar International RX-8 · Denton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2005 · N6339G · No damage
  > The passenger's failure to follow landing instructions, which resulted in serious injury. A contributing factor was the high wind.
- [NTSB DFW05CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA168.md): Hughes 269C · Bruceville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2005 · N7487F · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper flare during autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factor was, the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB DFW05LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA151.md): Beaton RV-6A · Boerne, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2005 · N927CL · Substantial damage
  > The hard landing as a result of the pilot’s improper flare and his failure to recover from a bounced landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB DFW05CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA100.md): Cessna 172L · Stephenville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2005 · N3889Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW05CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA062.md): Cessna 310-J · Crosbyton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2005 · N3138L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and his inadequate flare which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention to the open cabin door.
- [NTSB DFW05LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA066.md): Bell 206B · Pinehurst, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2005 · N8040T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA042.md): Ohlemeier/Stratton RV-7A · Gordonville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2004 · N207TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare. Contributing factors were the uphill slope of the runway and the soft condition of the landing area.
- [NTSB DFW05CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA005.md): Murray DA5B · Odessa, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2004 · N1002W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB FTW04CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA207.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Troy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2004 · N47713 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper flare, resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW04LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA175.md): Aeronca/Bubeck Bubeck-Aeronca · Burleson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N6030T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation for the flight. Contributing factors were the night visual conditions, and the lack of suitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB FTW04CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA163.md): Cessna 172 · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2004 · N2101M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA161.md): Ruehle Glastar · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2004 · N106WR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA146.md): Cessna 172P · Mesquite, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2004 · N98885 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's delayed landing flare and the improper supervision provided by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB FTW04CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA039.md): Robinson R22 · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2003 · N747LF · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's delay in taking remedial action which resulted in a hard landing. An excessive descent rate was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB FTW03FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA184.md): Cessna 172M · McAllen, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2003 · N13368 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the gusty winds.
- [NTSB FTW03LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA172.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2003 · N7198H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM and the improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing high winds.
- [NTSB FTW03LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA161.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2003 · N1470X · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind. A contributing factor was the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW03LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA147.md): Bell 206B · Hurst, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2003 · N81519 · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare by the pilot receiving instruction, which resulted in the hard landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB FTW02LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA269.md): Cessna 421B · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2002 · N7926R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate which resulted hard landing and a subsequent failure of the main landing gear.
- [NTSB FTW02LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA188.md): Cessna 182Q · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2002 · N5327N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's hard landing as a result of her improper landing flare. Factors were the prevailing dark night conditions and the student pilot's lack of total experience in night operations.
- [NTSB FTW02LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA181.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Pecos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N675MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the landing flare resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB FTW02LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA175.md): Cessna 177 · Sherman, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2002 · N2282Y · Substantial damage
  > The hard landing as result of the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB FTW02LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA169.md): Golias RV6 · Leander, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2002 · N16PG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing factor is the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA149.md): Cessna 152 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2002 · N48819 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB FTW02LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA123.md): Halfacre Velocity · Cleveland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2002 · N355BH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the landing flare/touchdown.
- [NTSB FTW02LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA147.md): Cessna 172P · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2002 · N99341 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing which resulted in the airplane porpoising. A contributing factor was the student pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA050.md): Heard RV-6A · Comfort, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2001 · N61AZ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB FTW01LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA186.md): Cessna 421B · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2001 · N5286Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate flare of the airplane resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW01LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA215.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Terrell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2001 · N235RM · Substantial damage
  > the flying pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the wind shear weather condition.
- [NTSB FTW01LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA201.md): Cessna 182L · Porter, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2001 · N42892 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA165.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2001 · N8454W · Substantial damage
  > the non-certificated pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA154.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B-15 · Celina, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2001 · N72524 · No damage
  > the unsuitable landing area selected by the pilot-in-command which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the uneven/rough terrain.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=TX&occurrence=200&page=2

## 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" = 'TX' 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=TX

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