# NTSB investigations, WI: 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 · 62 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI07CA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA295.md): Ekornaas, Fred SkyRanger II Kit · Bristol, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2007 · N819F · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control during the attempted go-around. An additional cause was the inadvertent stall as the pilot maneuvered to avoid the hangar. Contributing factors were the… - [NTSB CHI07CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA132.md): Cessna 172P · Kenosha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2007 · N97464 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a flat nose wheel tire and a buckled firewall. A factor was the porpoising that was encountered during the flare. - [NTSB CHI07CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA123.md): Cessna 150J · Amery, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2007 · N50486 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted landing attempt which resulted in the airplane impacting trees. A misjudged flare, subsequent bounced landing, and gusty wind conditions were contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI05CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA270.md): Cessna 182S · Waukesha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2005 · N5467C · Substantial damage > The misjudged flare by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI05CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA252.md): Cessna 150E · Durand, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2005 · N6222T · Substantial damage > The inadequate flare during landing by the pilot. A contributing factor was the lack of certification of the pilot. - [NTSB CHI04CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA211.md): Stamsta Wittman Tailwind W10 · Waunakee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N917WT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during final approach, which resulted in the inadvertent stall/mush at a low altitude and subsequent hard landing. A factor to the accident was the pilot's unsuccessful remedial action to the encountered… - [NTSB CHI04CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA174.md): Cessna 182N · Lancaster, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N92422 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty winds and his improper flare. The wind gusts were a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI04CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA116.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Genesee Depot, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2004 · N215WW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain proper rotor RPM during the hover landing and his inadequate remedial action, which resulted in the hard landing. - [NTSB CHI04LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA042.md): Beech 99 · Mosinee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2003 · N399CZ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate and his inadequate flare. - [NTSB CHI04LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA036.md): Cessna 182R · Wausau, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2003 · N323KW · Substantial damage > The pilot 's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing, and the flight instructors inadequate supervision. - [NTSB CHI02LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA230.md): Ercoupe G · Palmyra, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2002 · N94431 · Substantial damage > Failure by the pilot-in-command to properly compensate for the wind conditions, as well as an improper landing flare. Contibuting factors were the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor and the wind gusts. - [NTSB CHI02LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA061.md): Robinson R22 · East Troy, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2002 · N215WW · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction failed to maintain the proper descent rate. - [NTSB CHI00LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA313.md): Cessna 152 · Cumberland, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2000 · N5354M · Substantial damage > the go-around not performed and the inadequate flare by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI00LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA196.md): Aerostar S-77A · River Falls, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2000 · N5075H · No damage > the unfavorable wind condition for landing and control of the balloon during landing not possible by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI99LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA244.md): Cessna 182N · Green Bay, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1999 · N92215 · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB CHI99LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA242.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Bristol, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1999 · N2980H · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to perform a proper recovery from the bounced landing, resulting in the airplane's nose gear striking the runway. A factor relating to the accident was the excessive airspeed maintained during the landing. - [NTSB CHI99LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA002.md): Cessna C-336 · Sheboygan, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1998 · N3884U · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB CHI98LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA261.md): Cessna 182A · Springbrook, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1998 · N2139G · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper attitude and excessive sink rate during landing. The terrain condition was a contributing factor in the accident. - [NTSB CHI98LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA009.md): Brown AIR Shark III · Green Bay, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1997 · N42AE · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing, subsequent failure of the left main landing gear, and his inability to maintain directional control. Factors related to the accident were: the runway light, and soft terrain. - [NTSB CHI97LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA246.md): Young RV-4 · Sparta, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1997 · N654Y · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an improper flare and hard landing. The gusty wind was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI96LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA070.md): Cessna 310R · Minocqua, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1995 · N68300 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing. The weather and ice accumulation on the airplane were factors. - [NTSB CHI95LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA254.md): Beech 55 · Delavan, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1995 · N3070W · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged the flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. Lack of experience in the make and model aircraft was a factor. - [NTSB CHI94LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA312.md): Cessna 172 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1994 · N9955V · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper flare during touchdown. A factor in the accident was the rupture of the nose landing gear tire. - [NTSB CHI94LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA250.md): Cessna 421C · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1994 · N819RA · Substantial damage > the pilot-in-command's misjudging the flare and his failure to maintain airspeed. - [NTSB CHI94DEP03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DEP03.md): Lancair 360 · Waukesha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 11, 1994 · N3603R · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare during landing. Factors related to the accident were a loss of directional control and rough terrain. - [NTSB CHI93LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA331.md): Beech 23 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N9772L · Substantial damage > the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB CHI93LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA258.md): Maule M4 · Tomahawk, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1993 · N9810M · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB CHI93LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA210.md): Beech B19 · Janesville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1993 · N24674 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare. - [NTSB CHI93LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA163.md): Cessna 150J · Rice Lake, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1993 · N61306 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. - [NTSB CHI93LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA006.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1992 · N228R · Substantial damage > Was the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which resulted in an improper flare. A factor related was the gusty wind condition. - [NTSB CHI92LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA100.md): Cessna 340 · Ashland, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1992 · N69437 · Substantial damage > The pilot delayed initiating a go-around. Factors were icing conditions and inadequate windshield anti-ice which resulted in restricted visual lookout. - [NTSB CHI91LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA284.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Pulaski, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1991 · N5898Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty crosswind was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI91LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA149.md): Cessna 172 · Neosho, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1991 · N7444A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane and an improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB CHI90LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA200.md): Beech A36TC · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1990 · N3738U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to recognize the deteriorating airspeed and imminent stall during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CHI89FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA165.md): Bell 47G-2A-1 · Wisconsin Dells, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1989 · N49HB · Substantial damage > Attempt by the pilot to exceed the hover performance capabilities of the helicopter, and operating outside the weight and balance limitations. The pilot's overconfidence in the helicopter's ability and his subsequent failure to adequately prepare and plan… - [NTSB CHI89LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA164.md): Piper PA38-112 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1989 · N9103A · Substantial damage > Student pilot's misjudged aircraft handling during the landing flare/touchdown, and the cfi's inadequate supervision of the operation. These resulted in an abrupt touchdown, a subsequent loss of directional control, and the aircraft's collision with the VASI… - [NTSB CHI88LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA189.md): Cessna 152 · Eau Claire, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1988 · N93411 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI88FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA177.md): Quickie Q-2 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1988 · N48BH · Substantial damage > The plt was on a flt to Oshkosh to an eaa convention. When he arrived, traffic was hvy & special traffic procedures were in effect. Info to attendees (before the convention) advertised that the north/south rwys would be used primarily for display acft & the… - [NTSB CHI87LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA214.md): Beech E55 · Green Bay, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1987 · N146M · Substantial damage > The plt intended to land long on rwy 36L since he parked the acft near the north end of the field. He stated that he flew over the rwy at an alt of aprx 30 ft until near the intx with rwy 6/24, then he retarded the throttles & adjusted the trim for landing.… - [NTSB CHI87LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA169.md): Cessna 172 · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1987 · N2501L · Substantial damage > The instructor (CFI) & pvt plt (student) were on a renter's check-out flt to familiarize the student with a Cessna 172. While practicing landings, tower psnl provided a windshear alert. Drg an apch to land, the acft went into a high sink rate over the apch… - [NTSB CHI87LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA127.md): Cessna 152 · Waukesha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1987 · N5286P · Substantial damage > According to the plt, he entered downwind for rwy 18 and the apch 'seemed normal.' The plt stated that he 'slipped into wind' on final apch and extended ten degrees of flaps, but when he straightened out, the acft 'veered' to the left suddenly. According to… - [NTSB CHI87DEP05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEP05.md): Johnson Quickie 2 · Eau Claire, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 30, 1987 · N3262P · Substantial damage > The pilot was attempting to land the experimental aircraft when he lost control and impacted on the rwy. This was the first time the pilot had flown this aircraft. The pilot stated the aircraft 'refused to flare properly.' - [NTSB CHI87LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA095.md): Beech C24R · Manitowoc, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1987 · N1824P · Substantial damage > Pilot flared too high on landing. Aircraft landed hard and nose wheel broke off. - [NTSB CHI87LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA056.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1986 · N4325E · Substantial damage > While practicing touch & go landings, the student plt reports, the acft 'suddenly dropped' resulting in a hard landing. The acft then porpoised separating the nose gear and skidding to a stop off the rwy. - [NTSB CHI87LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA034.md): Raven S-66A · Baldwin, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1986 · N4196N · No damage > While landing, the passengers were instructed to stay to the side of the basket and hold on. However, one passenger moved toward the center of the basket and hit a video camera with her leg. During the occurrence, her leg was fractured between the knee and… - [NTSB CHI87LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA008.md): Cessna 177 · Waukesha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1986 · N3436T · Substantial damage > According to the plt, it was a normal flight and approach to rwy 18. On touchdown, the acft nose dropped and the acft bounced three of four times. The plt stated that he immediately added pwr and became airborne, but a vibration caused him to cut pwr and land… - [NTSB CHI86LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA138.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Webster, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1986 · N8239E · Substantial damage > During an attempted go-around after a bounced crosswind landing, pilot failed to maintain a proper ground track and the aircraft collided with trees. - [NTSB CHI85LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA327.md): Howard DGA-15P · Fond Du Lac, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1985 · N5604V · Substantial damage > The plt had accurued aprx 12 hrs of flying time on the day of the accident. During the final landing the acft touched down at the rwy mid-point and bounced. The acft then struck a rwy light and veered off the rwy paved surface into soft sod. The plt attempted… - [NTSB CHI85LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA287.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Stoughton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1985 · N47677 · Substantial damage > Upon landing following a normal 70 knot final approach the aircraft initially touched down one-third of the way down the 2500 ft grass runway. A bounce carried the aircraft to a point halfway down the runway where the aircraft landed in a full stall. The… - [NTSB CHI85LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA241.md): Cessna 172M · Mosinee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1985 · N12997 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he failed to flare properly following a 'fast and flat' final approach. The acft landed on its nosewheel resulting in substantial damage to the acft. 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