# NTSB investigations, 1999: 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 CHI00LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA054.md): Aerostar S49A · Flandreau, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1999 · N6316U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and the burner becoming disconnected from the balloon's frame. A contributing factor was the high wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX00LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA064.md): Beech 65-80 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1999 · N184R · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of a main landing gear due to damage from a hard landing at an undetermined time.
- [NTSB ATL00LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA022.md): Cessna 172N · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1999 · N8182E · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's improper touchdown flare that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA049.md): Cessna 172 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1999 · N8250U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a porpoise.
- [NTSB FTW00LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA045.md): Cartercopters Cartercopter · Olney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1999 · N121CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing following the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI00LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA044.md): Hughes 269C · Salina, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1999 · N58408 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published practice autorotation procedures, the improper use of throttle, and the inadequate flare.
- [NTSB MIA00LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA042.md): Cessna 152 · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1999 · N49328 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing and a collapsed nose landing gear.
- [NTSB IAD00LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA007.md): Cessna 172XP · Phillipi, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1999 · N758LR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA00LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA027.md): Cessna 172R · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1999 · N475ER · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a hard landing and damage to the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX00LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA036.md): Beech 95-B55 · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1999 · N550RT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush condition and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA00LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA022.md): Cessna 175 · Garden Valley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1999 · N7164M · Substantial damage
  > An improper in-flight decision by the pilot-in-command to attempt a landing at a confined-area airstrip which was beyond his piloting capabilities, and his subsequent failure to take adequate remedial action upon encountering a downdraft. Related factors were…
- [NTSB DEN00LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA017.md): Cessna 172R · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1999 · N427ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA015.md): Aerostar RXS-8 · Artesia, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1999 · N9105Z · No damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX00LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA031.md): Cessna 172N · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1999 · N98909 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin, which resulted in a stall/mush and hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX00LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA024.md): Bell 206-L4 · Santa Clarita, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1999 · N36R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in adding power during a power-on recovery from an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing and rollover. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight was also causal.
- [NTSB ATL00LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA008.md): Cessna 310R · Columbus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1999 · N7571Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA014.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1999 · N2301C · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action to recover from a low rotor rpm situation. A factor was the student's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm.
- [NTSB SEA00LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA006.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Bozeman, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1999 · N8078P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's (CFI) failure to take remedial action. Factors include the private pilot letting the airspeed get too low.
- [NTSB LAX00LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA013.md): Bell 206B · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1999 · N16889 · Substantial damage
  > **This report was modified on 2/23/2016. Please refer to the public docket for this accident for additional information.** The pilot-in-command's excessive rate of descent and improper use of the collective control, which resulted in a low rotor rpm condition.
- [NTSB MIA00LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA004.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1999 · N438MA · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare by the co-pilot, and the failure of the captain to take remedial action by applying power to arrest the observed high rate of descent resulting in a hard landing. A finding in the accident was the inadequate maintenance adjustment of the…
- [NTSB LAX00LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA012.md): Cessna 172P · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1999 · N123FR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive airspeed on final approach and his misjudged flare, which resulted in a uncontrolled porpoise and hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI00LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA005.md): Zenair CH 2000 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1999 · N25ZA · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. A factor associated with the accident was the student's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB FTW00LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA004.md): Lindstrand LBL-105G · Mcalester, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1999 · GBWOK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, which resulted in a hard landing. Factors were the thunderstorms, dark night light conditions, and the high winds.
- [NTSB CHI00LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA001.md): Beech C-23 · Greenwood, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1999 · N9213S · Substantial damage
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB MIA99LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA275.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Dunnellon, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1999 · N9908L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA269.md): Cessna 172N · Longview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1999 · N5374J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown technique, which resulted in the airplane porpoising.
- [NTSB LAX99FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA310.md): Cessna 421C · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1999 · N26585 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to establish and maintain a stabilized approach, which resulted in a hard landing and on-ground collision with the airport VASI display.
- [NTSB FTW99LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA264.md): Cessna 152 · La Porte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1999 · N5093Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's hard landing as result of his improper landing flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were the prevailing dark night conditions and the student pilot's lack of total experience in night operations.
- [NTSB LAX99TA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99TA308.md): Cessna A185F · Daggett, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 15, 1999 · N9497N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to recognize an excessive rate of descent and his subsequent delayed flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC99LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA227.md): Cessna 152 · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1999 · N5337L · Substantial damage
  > Improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB MIA99IA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99IA249.md): Douglas DC-9-31 · Nashville, TN · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1999 · N993Z · Minor damage
  > A preexisting crack on the left main landing gear outer cylinder housing and the first officer's failure to maintain the proper rate of descent resulting in a hard landing on touchdown, and subsequent total failure and separation of the left main landing gear…
- [NTSB LAX99LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA300.md): Robinson R-22-BETA · Piute, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1999 · N4076Z · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain rotor rpm while practicing autorotations, resulting in a hard landing and roll over.
- [NTSB ANC99LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA148.md): Champion 7GCBC · Sleetmute, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1999 · N9018L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor in this accident was the rough and uneven gravel bar.
- [NTSB SEA99LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA156.md): Cessna 182M · Sandpoint, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1999 · N71685 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare. Factors include a runway that sloped uphill, and the pilot's failure to familiarize himself with the destination airstrip prior to departure.
- [NTSB IAD99LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA064.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Nantucket, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1999 · N6915Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a hard landing and the fracture and collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI99LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA354.md): Cessna 150L · Midland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1999 · N1316Q · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted 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 MIA99LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA239.md): Cessna 172N · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1999 · N4521E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the flare, resulting in the nose gear impacting the runway, and a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX99LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA286.md): Cessna 177 · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1999 · N3327T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of an excessive approach reference airspeed, his misjudged landing flare, and subsequent hard landing/porpoise. A contributing factor was the airplane's excessive approach airspeed.
- [NTSB ANC99LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA125.md): Learjet 35 · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1999 · N90WR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's delay in applying remedial action. A factor associated with the accident was the second-in-command's failure to maintain proper airspeed during final approach.
- [NTSB FTW99LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA234.md): Hughes 269B · Russellville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1999 · N44KH · Substantial damage
  > The improper touchdown by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB ANC99LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA135.md): Piper PA-14 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1999 · N5402H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall during the landing flare.
- [NTSB CHI99LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA304.md): Cessna 152 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1999 · N869NE · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper use of elevator control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA99LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA225.md): Cessna 152 · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1999 · N5416M · Substantial damage
  > A misjudged flare and the failure of the student pilot to use the proper recovery technique for a bounced landing, allowing the airplane to commence a porpoise, and the eventual collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB DEN99LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA150.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Tooele, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1999 · N8262S · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate flare during landing touchdown, resulting in a fracture of the right main landing gear strut. A factor was the flight instructor's failure to properly supervise the student.
- [NTSB DEN99LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA143.md): Moore Q-200 · Cortez, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1999 · N321TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control. Related factors were the soft wet terrain.
- [NTSB NYC99LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA195.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Chatham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1999 · N31743 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC99LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA228.md): Piper PA-601P · West Dover, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1999 · N9756Q · Substantial damage
  > was the diverted attention of the pilot, which resulted in his failure to maintain airspeed, and his failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB LAX99LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA265.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1999 · N6814W · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain a sufficient airspeed to compensate for the known wind shear condition, which resulted in a failure to maintain runway alignment and a hard landing. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight was…
- [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.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1999&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 year(c."eventDate") = 1999
  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&year=1999

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