# FAA incident reports: Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) A list on [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 24 · 1,187 reports - [Incident 20260828011579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260828011579I.md): Duke James E Challenger II CWS · Clarion, IA · Aug 28, 2026 · N98GD · Minor damage > While doing touch and goes in the pattern, on the last landing the I reduced RPM to 4500 on base to final and went to 4000 on about a half-mile final. Everything looked good except I was descending a bit faster than expected, so as I got about 20 yards from… - [Incident 20260805010219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260805010219I.md): Kolb Mark 3 · London, KY · Aug 5, 2026 · N313DR · Substantial damage > This event began as a high speed taxi test of the landing gear following repairs for a wheel shimmy. The airman was not intending to fly and did not perform a full preflight inspection. The aircraft was taxied to and entered the runway for a high speed taxi… - [Incident 20260802008669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260802008669I.md): Wilkinson Kevin L MINI-MAX 1650 · Havard, NE · Aug 2, 2026 · N214KW · No damage > As the pilot was traveling to central city regional airport (7V7) from red cloud municipal airport (07K) the plane started losing power and wouldn't maintain altitude. Shortly after the lose of power he declared an emergency and landed in a grass field 6… - [Accident 20260718008089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260718008089A.md): Mundt George Rans S7 · Kemmerer, WY · Jul 18, 2026 · N6133M · Substantial damage > Density altitude was 10,700 feet and aircraft wouldn't stay airborne. Crashed on airport property - [Incident 20260520012819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260520012819I.md): Timmer William AIR CAM · Hutchinson, KS · May 20, 2026 · N32F · Minor damage > On may 20, 2026 the wichita FSDO was notified [privacy data omitted] an aircam piloted by a commercial pilot had landed short of the Hutchinson regional airport, Hutchinson KS (khut). Investigation revealed total fuel exhaustion, pilots original plan was to… - [Accident 20260309001759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260309001759A.md): Brunner Donald G Kitfox · Littlefield, AZ · Mar 9, 2026 · N104DG · Destroyed > 03/09/2026 Littlefield, Arizona 17:52 local, operating under 14 CFR part 91 flight. An experimental Kitfox 4 was destroyed on impact with terrain. One pilot, one passenger on board, both sustained serious injuries. Pilot received 2 broken ankles; passenger… - [Incident 20250927014439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250927014439I.md): Riehl Marvin H Avid Flyer · Newman Lake, WA · Sep 27, 2025 · N81721 · Minor damage > Airman flew from kdew (deer park, WA) to WN54 (Ellerport Airport-Newman Lake, WA) for an approximate 20 minute flight. Prior to flight, the PIC checked the fuel, noting that it was not full. After a flight over the field, to determine wind, the PIC flew left… - [Accident 20250916015049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250916015049A.md): Lenhart Victor Challenger II · Thompsonville, MI · Sep 16, 2025 · N65176 · Substantial damage > Pilot was interested in buying the Challenger II amateur built airplane. Prior to takeoff he performed a pre-buy inspection, engine run up and performed a high-speed taxi. After liftoff from airport 7Y2, runway 27, the airplane immediately started to drift… - [Accident 20250722020259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250722020259A.md): Hartline J Bon Hartline Kitfox III · Logan, UT · Jul 22, 2025 · N422K · Substantial damage > During takeoff, aircraft lost control and went off of the right side of runway 28. The gear collapsed and the right wing and fuselage sustained damage. - [Accident 20250712015529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250712015529A.md): Hibbard Rick Rans S7 · Blackfoot, ID · Jul 12, 2025 · N69TY · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that after flying for about 45 minutes and completing a 75-mile loop covering his farm property, he was headed home when the engine popped and started to vibrate. He continued to run the engine at reduced power and subsequently observed the… - [Accident 20250712008499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250712008499A.md): Truemper Klaus A & M7 · Greeley, CO · Jul 12, 2025 · N314LB · Destroyed · 1 fatal > During cruise flight a climb to 10000 feet preceded a gradual descent that ended with terain impact and complete destruction the aircraft and fatal injuries to the pilot. - [Accident 20250703013449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250703013449A.md): Yates Tom W Kitfox 3 · Greenville, KY · Jul 3, 2025 · N11TY · Substantial damage > During departure takeoff roll, the left main tire turned 90 degress resulting in the aircraft making a left turn off the runway where it pitched down and ended up on its roof. - [Accident 20250620007639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250620007639A.md): TL Ultralight Sro Stingsport · Fredericksburg, VA · Jun 20, 2025 · N878N · Substantial damage > PIC reported the aircraft's engine suddenly began to shake violently while in cruise flight for 5 seconds before the engine shut down un-commanded. The PIC executed a power off landing in a field near shannon airport (kezf). During the on-scene FAA… - [Accident 20250614009259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250614009259A.md): Quitter John F MXL II · Lodi, CA · Jun 14, 2025 · N375ME · Substantial damage > I got to the hanger about 1:30. I went in the hangar and started pre-flighting the plane to include Radiator, coolant level, rotary valve oil tank level general condition of everything on the engine, to Include rubber carburetor sockets, routing and security… - [Incident 20250507005069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250507005069I.md): Stemme S10-VT · Polson, MT · May 7, 2025 · N77TU · Minor damage > The pilot stated engine would not generate enough power to climb over the mountain. The pilot stated the engine would not operate at an RPM higher than idle. Due to area terrain and highway traffic, the pilot opted to land in the lake at the base of the… - [Incident 20250423007399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250423007399I.md): Ragle Lincoln L Europa · Palo Alto, CA · Apr 23, 2025 · N27EU · Minor damage > When flying from wvi to pao the PIC listened to ATIS reporting crosswind of 10 gusting 20. Visual observation of windsock showed wind from 280 degrees. PIC made normal touchdown on runway 30. During rollout the wind pushed the aircraft to righ right and the… - [Accident 20250329004529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250329004529A.md): Park Roderic B Kitfox IV · Pinal, AZ · Mar 29, 2025 · N70265 · Substantial damage > The pilot departed 4AZ8 intending to perform touch-and-go operations and practice emergency procedures at Pinal air Park (mzj). While en route to mzj, the pilot identified several dirt landing areas suitable for practicing emergency landings. After conducting… - [Accident 20250223004179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250223004179A.md): Decker Daniel B Searey · Tavares, FL · Feb 23, 2025 · N40DJ · Destroyed > The pilot stated, on 2/23/2025, I was PIC of [privacy data omitted], departed klna approximately 11AM enroute to gainesville airport, with a planned refueling stop at Tavares seaplane port. The weather was excellent and no mechanical issues were noted. There… - [Accident 20241102016329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241102016329A.md): Anderson Garo O 4 · Newcastle, PA · Nov 2, 2024 · N620GA · Substantial damage > On November 5, 2024, at approximately 10:20 eastern time an experimental armature built kit fox iv, [privacy data omitted], was involved in an accident at the Newcastle Municipal Airport (kucp). The 14 c.f.r. part 91 flight was conducted by a certified… - [Accident 20240920020849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240920020849A.md): Rudder Dwight K Kitfox IV 1200 Spdst · Cleburne, TX · Sep 20, 2024 · N16KR · Substantial damage > Pilot performed a low level pass over the runway and lost lift, landing on a nearby fence. Pilot suffered significant injury. Passenger suffered minor injury. - [Accident 20240820020839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240820020839A.md): Fales Bruce F AIR CAM · Minden, NV · Aug 20, 2024 · N2412Y · Destroyed · 1 fatal > This accident was witnessed at close range by the airport manager and was also captured by security camera footage. Takeoff roll, rotation, and initial climb out were normal. Approximately 100' above the runway, the aircraft abruptly leveled out and… - [Accident 20240816015259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240816015259A.md): Smith T Gunter Quick Silver SP II · Mobile, AL · Aug 16, 2024 · N2342D · Destroyed > Pilot was flying low on approach to a water landing in Mobile bay, Mobile, Alabama. The left amphibious float struk the water first causing the aircraft to flip upside down. The pilot and passenger were uninjuried and able to exit the aircraft. They were… - [Accident 20240723009569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240723009569A.md): Lyman Lewis A Kitfox Series V · La Grande, OR · Jul 23, 2024 · N53562 · Substantial damage > Pilot in command stated that he was turning left cross wind for traffic pattern work when he a loud bang in the cockpit and the engine stopped. He continued the left turn to line up with a beet field for emergency landing. During final rollout the beet… - [Accident 20240510012939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240510012939A.md): Kjelsrud Gary Kitfox · Powell, WY · May 10, 2024 · N605GK · Substantial damage > Kitfox ii was attempting to take off from grass field on private property. Pilot applied full power and lifted off 300 ft into take off roll. Engine made two quick sputters and lost some power. Aircraft wouldn't gain altitude. Pilot didn't have enough runway… - [Incident 20240508007199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240508007199I.md): Rowe Avid Flyer · San Diego, CA · May 8, 2024 · N420RJ · Minor damage > On may 8, 2024, at brown field (sdm) California. Aircraft had been cleared by ATC on runway 26R for takeoff. Pilot applied power and aircraft preceded down the runway on rotation approximately 4 feet AGL the pilot stated that the aircraft veered into a left… - [Accident 20240325003039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240325003039A.md): South Central Searey · Knoxville, TN · Mar 25, 2024 · N912GB · Substantial damage > From subject statement "Departed 08, announcing on CTAF that I was staying in the pattern. With the relatively light winds, the aircraft climbed very well and I estimated I was more than 100 feet off the ground before passing the first taxiway intersection.… - [Accident 20240225002479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240225002479A.md): Hartline John Bon Hartline Pulsar I · Patterson, LA · Feb 25, 2024 · N72BH · Destroyed > On 02/2/2024, the pilot in command was operating a Hartline pulsar 1 experimental build aircraft with serial number 165. He was departing Harry P Williams Memorial Airport (ptn) Louisiana at approximately 1615 local time via rwy 24 heading west. The PIC was… - [Incident 20231124017249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231124017249I.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Echo Super · Avon Park, FL · Nov 24, 2023 · N929HA · No damage > The acft experienced engine troubles when the flight instructor decreased rpm’s during a training exercise. The flight instructor found the closest place to land the aircraft safely. - [Incident 20231022021609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231022021609I.md): Williams David E Buccaneer 2 · Jacksonville, FL · Oct 22, 2023 · N8230Z · Minor damage > [privacy data omitted] Took off from crg airport for local flight. Weather was VFR. On return to crg, pilot stated "engine began to sputter". Pilot headed back to the airport, received clearance to land on runway 14. Upon touchdown, due to hard landing, left… - [Accident 20231022018659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231022018659A.md): Roth Frank Ronald Avid Aircraft · Knoxville, TN · Oct 22, 2023 · N246ML · Substantial damage > Did full preflight. Did full engine run up. All proved normal. Took off from TN98 runway 01 weather perfect. Winds about 2MPH from the north. Engine condition normal. Egts normal. Engine coolant temperature normal. Take off run all normal. On climbout, engine… - [Accident 20230825016369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230825016369A.md): Oliver Robert K Oliver Series 6 · Fairbanks, AK · Aug 25, 2023 · N151RF · Substantial damage > Aircraft departed delta junction with the [privacy data omitted]pilot and one pax. Aircraft continued flight to the hills north of Fairbanks and developed a loss of power. Pilot pulled carb heat with no change then pulled the throttle and full travel only… - [Accident 20230803014579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230803014579A.md): Long Charles Jackson Avid Flyer · Wetumpka, AL · Aug 3, 2023 · N3HH · Substantial damage > On August 3, 2023, at approximately 0635 EST, the aircraft departed central Florida to relocate the aircraft to Alabama. The flight was 442 statute miles with three fuel stops along the intended route. At approximately 13:15 CST the pilot stated the engine… - [Accident 20230729012869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230729012869A.md): Gutmann Thomas D Tommys TOY · Etna, AR · Jul 29, 2023 · N123TG · Destroyed > On 07/29/2023, [privacy data omitted], an experimental amateur built airplane, departed Etna airport (2AR1) approximatly 1800 central time. Video indicates that the engine lost partial power after takeoff about 50'AGL. There was not enough power to return to… - [Accident 20230707009529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230707009529A.md): Good James AIR CAM · Oak Island, NC · Jul 7, 2023 · N38HP · Substantial damage > On 7/7/2023 an experimental Air Cam amphibian was destroyed when it was involved in an accident approximately 1 mile north west of bald head Island, NC. The instrument rated private pilot, departed cape fear regional jetport (ksut) with one passenger on board… - [Accident 20230624007889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230624007889A.md): Unger John L Kitfox II · Cave Junction, OR · Jun 24, 2023 · N729U · Substantial damage > On the day prior to the accident the pilot flew from OG31 to 3S4 and then practiced landings, slips, and ground control with no noted issues. On the accident flight, after pre-flighting the aircraft, the pilot taxied to runway 18, turned around and taxied to… - [Accident 20230531011599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230531011599A.md): Burton Larry A Searey · Catawba, NC · May 31, 2023 · N2440S · Substantial damage > The pilot stated he departed from NC26 on runway 05 after a normal engine run up and mag check. He took off approximately a 1/4 of the way down the 3000 ft runway and climbed to 100 ft AGL. During a left turn over lake norman, the engine suddenly lost power.… - [Accident 20230511006919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230511006919A.md): Krupa Vernon J 5151 Mustang · Hector, MN · May 11, 2023 · N91026 · Substantial damage > Experimental amateur built 5151 mustang emergency landing short of runway 12. PIC had just completed a fuel tank modification. After ground running aircraft at a high-power setting for approximately 30 minutes a test flight was performed. During this test… - [Accident 20230405013209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230405013209A.md): Lowe Bruce Skystr Ktfx IV-1200 · Herlong, CA · Apr 5, 2023 · N1641E · Substantial damage > Based on pilot's statement, winds were turbulent and gusty during landing. Aircraft bounced once, and on second landing, stayed on ground, but with reduced landing distance. Pilot applied maximum braking and full elevator as he is used to doing. However,… - [Accident 20230330017889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230330017889A.md): Leazenby Clarence F Zenith 701 Stol · Oxford, MS · Mar 30, 2023 · N43414 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On 3/31/2023 a concerned party called flight service indicating [privacy data omitted]was missing. At 2200 local time, the wreckage of[privacy data omitted] was located in the woods near Oxford, MS. Passenger was located and transported to medical facility.… - [Accident 20230327003859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230327003859A.md): Keskimaki Charles A Kitfox · Rigby, ID · Mar 27, 2023 · N89CK · Substantial damage > Flight instruction for a tail wheel endorsement. CFI flew in right seat, there were no brakes on the right side. CFI took controls for first couple landings, then let student take controls after that. Student completed 6 landings with limited issues. On the… - [Accident 20230120000579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230120000579A.md): Degraw Richard R Summit 23 · Wauchula, FL · Jan 20, 2023 · N40DG · Substantial damage > On January 20, 2023, at approximately 1530 eastern standard time, a registered gyrocopter, [privacy data omitted], a summit 23, serial number 9203,was on approach for landing at Wauchula Municipal Airport (kchn), Florida. The certificated pilot was the sole… - [Incident 20221106017439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221106017439I.md): Williams David E Buccaneer 2 · Jacksonville, FL · Nov 6, 2022 · N8230Z · Minor damage > After performing pre-flight PIC confirmed the winds and receive taxi clearance to runway 32 for a local flight in the pattern, at kcrg. Taxied the aircraft to the runup area of runway 32, performed pre-takeoff runup and test. All testing of the engine and… - [Accident 20220831015639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220831015639A.md): Sutphin John E Rans S-12 · Hillard, FL · Aug 31, 2022 · N8028W · Destroyed > On August 31, 2022, the pilot of [privacy data omitted], a rans S-12, was performing solo touch and go's at Hillard Airpark (01J). At around 1045 local time, the pilot was making his second touch and go when he got distracted at someone cutting the grass at… - [Accident 20220818014709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220818014709A.md): Stucker Gary Banty · Camarillo, CA · Aug 18, 2022 · N995GS · Destroyed > Aircraft [privacy data omitted] crashed under unknown circumstances immediately after takeoff. Aircraft impacted one corner of the roof on ultralight hangar 8 adjacent to ultralight runway. The aircraft rested partially inside the hanger suspended from the… - [Accident 20220703013239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220703013239A.md): Arnold J/Jones D L AIR CAM · Sebring, FL · Jul 3, 2022 · N6272Z · Destroyed > On July 3, 2022 at approximately 0710 EST, an Air Cam aircraft registration [privacy data omitted]approached runway 01 at Sebring airport (ksef). As the aircraft attempted landing, the witnessed stated that the approach was uneven and the right side main… - [Incident 20220703011659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220703011659I.md): South Central Searey · Knoxville, TN · Jul 3, 2022 · N912GB · Minor damage > While preparing to land to runway 8 at dkx, the pilot forgot to lower the landing gear on the seaplane. The plane belly landed on its hull on the centerline. The hull was protected by a keel guard (non-structural) that sustained most all the damage. Aside… - [Accident 20220604009669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220604009669A.md): Webb John A JR OD Kitfox Model 2 · San Marcos, TX · Jun 4, 2022 · N596JW · Substantial damage > On June 4, 2022 at 14:30 CDT, a Kitfox model 2, experimental aircraft suffered substantial damage after the pilot lost control during landing/touchdown and ground looped the aircraft at San Marcos Regional Airport (khyi) San Marcos, Texas. The VFR part 91… - [Incident 20220425005819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220425005819I.md): May George F JR Kitfox Model III · Old Town, ME · Apr 25, 2022 · N12GM · Minor damage > Pilot stated that he was landing on runway 30 and made a normal three point landing in his tailwheel aircraft. It was one of his best landings he noted. Winds were 3 to 4 knots. Weather was not a contributing factor. Aircraft swerved to the left upon… - [Accident 20220227022159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220227022159A.md): Gould Paul 4-1200 · New Boston, TX · Feb 27, 2022 · N494KF · Substantial damage > On February 27, 2022, at approximately 1800 central daylight time, Kitfox 4-2100,[privacy data omitted], was performing landings and takeoffs from sandbars on the red river. During takeoff the left landing gear made contact with the surface of the water… - [Accident 20220219002359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220219002359A.md): S-7 · Buckeye, AZ · Feb 19, 2022 · N242K · Substantial damage > On 2/19/2022, N242K was substantially damaged trying to land at Buckeye airport kbxk. Pilot approached trying to locate ultralight runway and incorrectly ended up landing on parking lot at bxk. Pilot saw power lines (35? AGL) on short final, made abrupt… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('09050') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.