- Manufacturer (registry)
- ROTAX
- Model
- 532
- Registry code
- 55579
- Installed in
- 35 registered aircraft
- Type
- 2 cycle
- Power
- 65 hp
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0
ADs whose products match this engine model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
No ADs matched this model
Registered aircraft · 35
N128SEHousel Keith W · Cortland, OHN130JRBanes John R · Toddville, IAN1763CDahrens Virgil L · Troutdale, OR
See all 35 registered aircraftQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('55579')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('55579')
ORDER BY n_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB investigations · 5
Aircraft matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Of 3 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB ERA15FA298Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMchugh Tony Kitfox Model 1 · Montrose, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during final approach, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN10CA398Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBradshaw Quicksilver MX II · Newark, ILA total loss of engine power during cruise when the ignition switch vibrated into the "off" position, leading to the airplane's impact with a ditch during the off-field landing.NTSB CEN09LA265Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportT Bird T Bird II · Carlock, ILThe pilot's failure to gain sufficient altitude during the takeoff in order to avoid contacting the cameraman. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience.NTSB SEA06CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHarold Vander Avid Flyer · Miles City, MTFailure of the engine to propeller reduction gearbox for undetermined reasons. High vegetation was a factor.NTSB CHI94LA347Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-235 · Washburn, NDthe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the landing flare. Factors associated with the accident were the poorly planned approach and the soft terrain.
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('55579')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('55579')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
FAA incident reports · 8
Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Accident 20150807014469AMchugh Tony Kitfox Model 1 · Montrose, PAOn first attempt to land at private airfield aircraft crashed in near vertical attitude short of runway on the side of a berm. The aircraft caught fire and was subsequently destroyed. Aircraft damage and witness marks on the ground indicate the aircraft was…Incident 20150509006229ICrawford Dennis E Kitfox Model #1 · Grants Pass, ORIncident occurred on 5-9-15 at approx. 12:00 PDT. Pilot reported directly to the NTSB 8OO number and contacted someone in Washington DC. NTSB did not notify the FAA until 5-12-14 when the NTSB iic contacted the pdx FSDO. The FAA iic contacted the pilot and…Incident 20101113050879IJoyner Bill Renegade SP · Schodack, NYOn November 13th, 2010 at approx. 2:15 pm local time, [privacy data omitted] [privacy data omitted] of N8140Z, an experimental, amateur built, renegade spirit, suffered an abrupt engine failure over castleton, NY, and executed an emergency landing in a vacant…Accident 20100630038259ABradshaw Ti Quicksilver · Newark, ILThe pilot of the aircraft stated that he had departed Cushing Field, Newark, IL around 1830 CDT. During his flight he had an engine failure and landed on a gravel road. He then "wiggled the kill switch and the engine started up again." He departed from the…Incident 20090521015099IAmtr RANSS9 · Boulder City, NV(-23) On may 21, 2009 at approximately 0915 local time, michael van norman was doing pattern work, on 27L, in 95647, at Boulder City airport (bvu). During the roll out after landing, Mr. Van norman lost control of N95647 and the aircraft departed the runway…Accident 20090415009059AAmtr Tbirdii · Carlock, IL(-23) [privacy data omitted] was taking off on a privately owned bean field in a light sport aircraft when he struck a cameraman who was filming the takeoff. The cameraman, [privacy data omitted] received serious injuries as a result of the accident. [privacy…Accident 20060514007029AAmtr Avidflyer · Miles City, MT(-23) The pilot stated he departed his private strip at approximately 11:00 a.m. for a local flight. He traveled to the Sunday creek airport and did a touch and go landing. On climb-out the engine overspeeded and he had to make a forced landing on a road. The…Accident 19940924030669AMaule MX7235 · Washburn, NDDistabilized approach avoid obstruction off end of strip. Landed HA4RD. Left gear dug in. Flipped over.
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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 ('55579')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('55579')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Service difficulty reports
No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.