No fatalities

AIRBUS A321-271N accident at Honolulu, HI, 23 Sept 2021

Honolulu, HI, United States

On September 23, 2021, an AIRBUS A321-271N operated by HAWAIIAN AIRLINES INC was involved in an aviation accident near Honolulu, HI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The captain’s improper landing flare, which resulted in an excessive sink rate and subsequent hard landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 15 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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AIRBUS A321-271N
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Probable cause

The captain’s improper landing flare, which resulted in an excessive sink rate and subsequent hard landing.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Pilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Sept 2021 AIRBUS A321-271N accident near Honolulu, HI?

The captain’s improper landing flare, which resulted in an excessive sink rate and subsequent hard landing.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Sept 2021 AIRBUS A321-271N accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Sept 2021 involved an AIRBUS A321-271N, operated by HAWAIIAN AIRLINES INC, at Honolulu, HI.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The captain’s improper landing flare, which resulted in an excessive sink rate and subsequent hard landing.