# FAA incident reports: Rotax 503 series A list on [Rotax 503 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-503-series.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 65 reports - [Incident 20260508005369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260508005369I.md): Hamilton Richard D JR Rans S9 · Mulberry, FL · May 8, 2026 · N380RW · Minor damage > Aircraft departed and lost power within 5-6 minutes, pilot landed aircraft in a dried-up swampy area where aircraft flipped over and pilot escaped with no injury. - [Accident 20250913020969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250913020969A.md): Pegasus Quantum 15 · Bedford, IN · Sep 13, 2025 · N36TJ · Substantial damage > On September 13, 2025, the subject pilot was taxiing from his hangar to runway 24 at the virgin I. Grissom municipal airport (bfr), Bedford, Indiana. An a&pia mechanic on the field witnessed the subject aircraft's engine quit as it approached taxiway a… - [Accident 20250630009039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250630009039A.md): Rans S-14 · Guthrie, OK · Jun 30, 2025 · N981CS · Destroyed · 1 fatal > At 2054 local on June 30th an experimental aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances near seward Oklahoma. The aircraft was located approximately 500 feet west of the private runway center line. Ground scaring appears to show a right wing/nose low impact,… - [Accident 20250504004759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250504004759A.md): T Bird T1 · Dallas Center, IA · May 4, 2025 · N7192M · Substantial damage > During initial approach to land the left wing tip impacted the ground causing the aircraft to cartwheel uncontrollably, coming to rest in a corn field. - [Incident 20250504004659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250504004659I.md): Arlie L Raber III Challenger 1 · Holt, FL · May 4, 2025 · N59BR · Minor damage > Pilot departed but found the seat too close to instrument panel. Pilot attempted to adjust seat and lost control of aircraft. Aircraft impacted ground in woody area. - [Accident 20250114001029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250114001029A.md): Jonathan C Eggers Challenger II · Conway, SC · Jan 14, 2025 · N938SE · Substantial damage > The aircraft departed and proceeded to the planned destination. Approximately 2.5 hrs. In the flight the fuel was exhausted. An engine failure occurred, and the aircraft made a forced landing in a remote area and struct a building. This flight was in the… - [Incident 20241008022219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241008022219I.md): Clapp Daniel W GT 400 · Garden Ridge, TX · Oct 8, 2024 · N2490H · Substantial damage > Aircraft took off and shortly afterwards engine started to run rough. Pilot attempted to return to the runway. Aircraft failed to make it. Airplane impacted the ground causing sugnificiant damage. Pilot was removed and taken to a local hospital. - [Incident 20240926012999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240926012999I.md): Pipistrel Lsa Taurus · Eagle, CO · Sep 26, 2024 · N436DZ · Minor damage > Pipestrel Taurus powered glider landed gear up on runway 25 at Eagle regional airport on 09/26/2024 at 2125ZULU. No injuries sustained by either of two pilots. Aircraft sustained minor damage to belly, determined to be cosmetic and not structural. - [Accident 20240720021569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240720021569A.md): Quicksilver GT-400 · Mansfield, MO · Jul 20, 2024 · N919PS · Substantial damage > According to an eye witness, who was also a private pilot, the aircraft took off from runway 25, climbed to approximately 100 feet AGL in what appeared to be a normal departure. The aircraft then began to rock back and forth about it's longitudinal (roll)… - [Accident 20230926010929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230926010929A.md): Quicksilver Sport II · Welsh, LA · Sep 26, 2023 · N728NN · Substantial damage > Pilot was making approach to his property. He got too close to a fence on the property line and advanced the throttle. Engine did not respond as fast as he thought it would, so he was trying to not hit the fence and not stall the aircraft. The aircraft pulled… - [Accident 20230809012229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230809012229A.md): Eipper Formance Mxii · Holly Hill, SC · Aug 9, 2023 · N1624Z · Substantial damage > Pilot stated as follows: the original plan for the afternoon was to do a few high speed taxi and get used to the aircraft on the ground. On the first run I pulled the nose up a little and then tried to ease the rear wheels up. When I added a little power the… - [Accident 20210901015209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210901015209A.md): Gonzales Mark S Challenger II · Geneva, AL · Sep 1, 2021 · N1225G · Substantial damage > Pilot retarded throttle while turning from downwind to base. While turning from base to final, power was increased, resulting in engine failure. Several attempts to restart were attempted. Hit roof of barn outside of airport property. - [Incident 20200515020819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200515020819I.md): Sportflight Talon X/P · Cleveland, GA · May 15, 2020 · N116TF · Minor damage > N116TF began t/o after runup procedures at Mtn Airpark....after breaking ground the engine began to sputter...the pilot put the aircraft back on the ground but was going too fast and over ran the runway....crossing a road and coming to rest in a kudzoo… - [Accident 20191222019889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191222019889A.md): Bjornstad Norman L Cosmos Phase II · Lake Havasu Cit, AZ · Dec 22, 2019 · N5057Z · Substantial damage > 12/23/2019- After about an hour of flight on 12/22/2019 at around 10:34 am in a cosmos phase 11 weight shifting (ultralight) aircraft the engine "cut out" and the pilot was unable to restart the engine the pilot crash landed at pilot rock, lake Havasu city,… - [Accident 20190718015299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190718015299A.md): Tharon V Judd Challenger II · Draper, UT · Jul 18, 2019 · N77YD · Substantial damage > Engine sudden stoppage. Pilot guided aircraft to a road without power lines or obstructions. Aligned aircraft on center of road but drifted into tree branch with caused yaw right and drop to the surface. Hard landing and impact with fire hydrant on right side… - [Incident 20180829012499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180829012499I.md): Six Chuter Legend P103 · Prosser, WA · Aug 29, 2018 · N239SC · Minor damage > Pilot was flying low over yakima river when the aircraft made contact with the water. Pilot stated that as soon as the aircraft hit the water it spun around and went under the water. There was no mechanical issues reported for this incident. - [Accident 20180709009469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180709009469A.md): North Wing 17M · Section, AL · Jul 9, 2018 · N959RR · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > The pilot purchased the aircraft on 05/04/2018. The pilot asked his spouse to watch him taxi across the homebuilt grass strip runway in the back yard. The pilot taxied to the northwest end of the runway and turned to face a 135-degree heading. The pilot… - [Accident 20180511005079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180511005079A.md): Jose A Martinez Firestar 2 · Atmore, AL · May 11, 2018 · N9216E · Destroyed > Non-certificated pilot took off and flew around for approximately 20-30 minutes. Based on video from a gopro camera mounted on aircraft, airman lost control of aircraft while maneuvering 300 -400 feet AGL. Aircraft appeared to stall and begun a descending… - [Accident 20180421010539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180421010539A.md): Quicksilver MXL II · Marietta, SC · Apr 21, 2018 · N126AS · Substantial damage > On April 21, 2018 at 1200 hrs, [privacy data omitted]operator of aircraft N126AS, Quicksilver model mxlii, along with one passenger, was performing a landing on a grass driveway located at 430 pumpkintown rd, Marietta SC, following a local flight. As the… - [Incident 20171202022529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171202022529I.md): Ramsey B J Challenger I · Garden City, MN · Dec 2, 2017 · N237BJ · Minor damage > Pilot incorrectly operated light-sport aircraft as ultralight part 103 as purchased from previous owner. Aircraft wheel fell off on takeoff from private farm runway. - [Accident 20171119019449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171119019449A.md): Quicksilver MXL Sport · Camarillo, CA · Nov 19, 2017 · N7712 · Substantial damage > Pilot stated he descended and flew over electrical power lines and thought this was the second set. The pilot stated he was looking back at the road and came to a sudden stop. The aircraft hung for a split second, then fell to the ground. The pilot stated he… - [Accident 20171011014519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171011014519A.md): Fleetwood Jack Team Airbike · Ocean Springs, MS · Oct 11, 2017 · N7566D · Substantial damage > The aircraft performed an emergency landing due to loss of engine power. The aircraft suffered substantial damage. There was only one person onboard the aircraft at the time of the accident. There were no injuries associated with the accident. - [Accident 20170924019849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170924019849A.md): Aerotrike Safari · Shiloh, NJ · Sep 24, 2017 · N7675K · Substantial damage > While on base leg for landing at woodcrest farms airstrip the pilot manuvered to avoid a flock of birds. One large bird impacted a wire which provides both aircraft control and wing support. This caused a controllability issue. The pilot elected to land… - [Accident 20170101000739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170101000739A.md): Quicksilver GT-400 R503 · New Braunfels, TX · Jan 1, 2017 · N415HC · Substantial damage > Approximately 15 minutes after departing kitty hawk flying field (TS67) in schertz, TX, pilot experienced a loss of engine power. Pilot attempted to land his aircraft in a field adjacent to a housing area when, during the approach, the aircraft stalled… - [Accident 20160802012939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160802012939A.md): Holley Carol L Antares · North Pole, AK · Aug 2, 2016 · N8512Q · Substantial damage > Military helicopter pilot with 3100 total hours. Student pilot in weight shift control aircraft with only 6 hours flight time in type. Pilot was crosswind training, on touchdown the aircraft was veering off the runway to the right, pilot overcorrected to the… - [Incident 20150627012279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150627012279I.md): DFS Trike · Babson Park, FL · Jun 27, 2015 · N2614H · Minor damage > Early morning flight over and around crooked lake, babron park, Florida. Pilot had made four water take-off's and landings. Flying downwind in easterly direction, decending left turn to go into the wind west and make landing number five. Aircraft made hard… - [Incident 20150606007189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150606007189I.md): Smith John N Challenger II · Beloit, WI · Jun 6, 2015 · N4459A · No damage > On June 6, 2015 at 1430 CDT an amateur- built Smith Challenger II aircraft, N4459A, experienced an engine failure and landed in a corn field 3/4 mile north of airport, C44, Beloit, WI. The sport pilot did not receive any injuries and the aircaft was… - [Accident 20150522009099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150522009099A.md): Wilson Michael A Challenger II · Lebanon, TN · May 22, 2015 · N8547W · Substantial damage > The non-certificated pilot took off on runway 4 at Lebanon. A video showed the airplane slowly yawing and banking left, as if no right rudder was used after rotation. At approximately 200 feet AGL, the aircraft stalled, lost altitude, stalled again, and then… - [Accident 20150403006489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150403006489A.md): Quicksilver Enterprises MXL II · Petaluma, CA · Apr 3, 2015 · N476VB · Destroyed · 1 fatal > 4.3.15) FAA wsa ops cntr received notification of ultralight accident near Petaluma (O69): 031256Z; ultralight acc @ 405 browns lane, Petaluma CA; N476VB; Quicksilver emxl ii; 1 sob/ fatal; unkn Dmg; unkn circ of crash; NTSB advsd...medfia interest; near… - [Accident 20140816016939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140816016939A.md): Eipper Formance Mxii · Delle, UT · Aug 16, 2014 · N1624Z · Substantial damage > Ultralight struck power lines while circling a coyote. The right wing 's support cables touched the power line causing them to burn through. The right wing folded up letting the ultralight fall through the power line wires. It struck a rocky area breaking off… - [Incident 20140710011149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140710011149I.md): Alliant XLT503 · Ludington, MI · Jul 10, 2014 · N3269X · Minor damage > On July 10, 2014, at 1950 eastern daylight time, an Alliant Aviation LLC, model XLT503, N3269X, powered parachute aircraft lost engine power while cruising at approximately 150FT in altitude over pere marquette lake in Ludington, Michigan. The pilot was able… - [Incident 20140322004949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140322004949I.md): Anderson Ross A-503 · Roswell, TX · Mar 22, 2014 · N7091U · Minor damage > On March 22, 2014, at approximately 1520 CDT, a 2003 Anderson Ross bearing registration number N7091U was departing a dirt strip located approximately 10 miles northeast of Roswell, new Mexico, and lost acceleration after rolling into a patch of dirt. The… - [Accident 20140312001669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140312001669A.md): Norman Me Challenger Iispecial · Monroe, WA · Mar 12, 2014 · N345MN · Substantial damage > After liftoff from runway 25 at W16 the pilot heard a clunk and his engine stopped forcing him to land in a field just south of the runway. After exiting the aircraft on the ground the pilot noticed that his propeller was missing. - [Accident 20130923017719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130923017719A.md): Buckeye Industries Dream Machine · St Joseph, MI · Sep 23, 2013 · N6122F · Minor damage > On 09/23/2013 at 1845 EST, N6122F, a Buckeye Dream Machine powered chute crashed at a private strip in St Joseph, Michigan. Two souls onboard with passenger sustained injury. The aircraft sustained minor damage. The weather was VMC at time of accident. - [Accident 20130806017009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130806017009A.md): Stetson Norman B Challenger II · Orange, MA · Aug 6, 2013 · N94454 · Substantial damage > At approximately 1:00PM eastern daylight time (EDT) N94454, a Challenger II experimental homebuilt, crashed during takeoff at Orange Municipal Airport located in Orange, MA. During climbout the aircraft?s left wing dropped. The pilot stated he applied full… - [Accident 20130803015249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130803015249A.md): Snyder Todd W Titan Tornado 1 · Wild Rose, WI · Aug 3, 2013 · N70786 · Destroyed > Pilot failed to correctly insert spark plug and torque after performing preventative maintenance prior to initial test flight. Spark plug fell out on aircraft climbout immediately after departure, and engine subsequently quit causing immediate descent.… - [Incident 20130622012799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130622012799I.md): Perdue Frederick V LW3 · Rural Retreat, VA · Jun 22, 2013 · N503AG · Minor damage > 06/22/2013 Rural Retreat, VA (mkj): N503AG, a VFR experimental gyrocopter, executed a forced landing in a field behind a residence after losing power. There were no ground unjuries or property damage. POB: 1, injuries: none, damage: minor 06/27/2013 Spoke… - [Accident 20130316003949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130316003949A.md): Mcnulty John S Aerolite 103 · Naples, FL · Mar 16, 2013 · N2549W · Destroyed > Upon arriving to the scene of the aircraft accident, it was noted that the aircraft appeared to come down at a steep angle through the trees canopy. All three propeller blades were shattered at the tips with one of the blades severed from the hub. The tree… - [Accident 20130110000279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130110000279A.md): Eric P Heinz Rans S-4 Coyote · Peoria, AZ · Jan 10, 2013 · N571K · Substantial damage > After doing a preflight inspection, pilot departed pleasant valley airport at approx 4:30 pm for a short flight to the north end of lake pleasant. The terrain surrounding the lake is montainous and rocky. Shortly after reaching cruising altitude pilot went… - [Incident 20121101025609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121101025609I.md): Hooper Clint Challenger II Spec · Muskogee, OK · Nov 1, 2012 · N464FH · Minor damage > On November 1, 2012 around 18:30 CDT, aircraft N464FH, an operating amateur-built aircraft experienced engine failure. The aircraft made an emergency landing on U.S. Highway 69 using the north bound lane, approximately 4 miles north of the crossroad, state… - [Accident 20120930024249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120930024249A.md): Team MINI-MAX 1300-R · Chula Vista, CA · Sep 30, 2012 · N1532W · Destroyed > N1532W, a mini max special light sport aircraft lost engine power. Pilot initiated off-airport landing in soccer field. Aircraft substantialy damaged; pilot was not injured. - [Accident 20120830019939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120830019939A.md): Quad City Ultralights Challenger II · Morriston, FL · Aug 30, 2012 · N2481P · Destroyed · 2 fatal > A Quad City Ultralights Challenger II, registered to and operated by a private individual, crashed in a field surrounded by trees near ocala, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the 14 code of… - [Accident 20120609011379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120609011379A.md): Phillips William L Challenger II · Plant City, FL · Jun 9, 2012 · N2571T · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On June 09 2012, at 11:15 EDT, a Challenger II elsa N2571T, registered to william l Phillips collided nose first with the ground at a high angle while trying to land during a pleasure flight. Visual meteorlogical conditions prevailed at the time and the wind… - [Accident 20110910021569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110910021569A.md): Benevelli Michael E Quicksilver GT400 · Bollingbrook, IL · Sep 10, 2011 · N2590A · Substantial damage > Pilot departed Clow (IC5) at 1503 CDT en route to cushing (OC8). Pilot troubleshot crackling noise by turning off all electrical components one-by-one. Crackling noise remained. All electrical equipment was turned back on. Aircraft began loosing power and… - [Incident 20110829021399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110829021399I.md): Burnett George CH-II · Metropolis, IL · Aug 29, 2011 · N114GX · Minor damage > Pilot departed from runway 36 at the metropolos airport (M30). While climbing at approximately 400 feet AGL, the engine stuttered and then quit running. The pilot attempted to turn back to the airport and wound up short of the runway. While landing in the… - [Accident 20110423009599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110423009599A.md): Solo Wings Windlass Aquilla · Starke, FL · Apr 23, 2011 · N94370 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Synopsis: N94370, a Solo Wings "Windlass Aquilla" experimental weight-shift control (wsc) light sport aircraft, impacted terrain on pilot's property near Starke, FL. Pilot sustained fatal injuries and aircraft was destroyed. Available evidence indicates… - [Accident 20110122000529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110122000529A.md): Bice Carl AIR Creatio · Hayfork, CA · Jan 22, 2011 · N4668L · Substantial damage > Engnine failed due to possible carburetor ice. Forced landing in rough terrain. Pilot experienced rise in cylinder head and exhaust gas temperature then engine failed. Atmospheric conditions were clear with a temperature of 42 f and a dew point of 40 f.… - [Accident 20100614035689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100614035689A.md): Air Creatio GTE · Springville, UT · Jun 14, 2010 · N227EH · Destroyed · 1 fatal > The aircraft took-off from a baseball field behind a junior high school. On the climb out after departure, just shortly after rotation, the aircraft struck the power lines and shortly after the aircraft impacted the ground. The aircraft was distroyed and the… - [Incident 20091025051229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091025051229I.md): Quad City U Challenger · Fairmont, WV · Oct 25, 2009 · N75768 · Minor damage > During takeoff with a full tank of fuel from runway 5 of the Fairmont municipal airport (4G7) acceleration was normal. During climbout, between 200 feet and 500 feet AGL, the engine experienced a loss of power and was unable to continue climbing. The engine… - [Accident 20090916018309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090916018309A.md): Amtr Challengerii · Redlands, CA · Sep 16, 2009 · N732LS · Destroyed · 2 fatal > During traffic pattern approach to Redlands airport, the experimental aircraft crashed in an orange grove 3/4 mile southeast of runway 8. The NTSB gardena, CA office may send parts to the NTSB metallurgy laboratory for analysis. Also the engine manufacture,… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-503-series/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 ('55564') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-503-series/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.