Rotax 582E

Engine model · 2 cycle · 65 hp · registry code 55557

Manufacturer (registry)
ROTAX
Model
582E
Registry code
55557
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

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Registered aircraft · 82

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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 ('55557')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 8

Aircraft matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

NTSB ERA17FA144Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBuckeye Dream Machine · Knoxville, TNThe pilot's decision to maneuver the aircraft at low altitude, towards rising terrain, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees.Apr 2, 2017 · N4017L · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA526Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSix Chuter Legend XL · Arcadia, FLThe pilot’s decision to take off in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in the powered parachute being unable to maintain a sufficient climb rate and its subsequent impact with power lines.Sep 24, 2016 · N149SC · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA031Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSolo Wings Aquilla · Eustis, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the final approach in turbulent conditions, which resulted in a collision with water.Oct 26, 2014 · N55446 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14LA161Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorthwing Apache Sport · Brigham City, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering near power lines.Apr 8, 2014 · N58AS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA634Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth Wing Design Apache Sport · Vermillion, SDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the weight-shift-control aircraft during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.Sep 14, 2012 · N850GB · DestroyedNTSB ERA09LA281Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPolaris Motors 582 FIB · Lexington, SCThe non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot’s lack of experience in the make and model airplane.May 4, 2009 · N171MB · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA188Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHiller Sixchuter Legend XL · Vancouver, WAThe pilot's failure to attain/maintain adequate airspeed to become airborne within the distance available for takeoff.Apr 8, 2009 · N16503 · Minor damageNTSB LAX84LA318Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Woodland, CAAccording to the plt, the acft encountered a local whirlwind during a 90/270 ag maneuver & crashed.May 28, 1984 · N94218 · Destroyed
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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 ('55557')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 12

Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Incident 20180930019342IBuckeye Dream Machine · Toughkenamon, PAWhile attempting to perform a chute/wing inflation and drop the pilot of the LSA trike lost control and struck a parked aircraft, N110VP, PA28, causing minor damage to each. The pilot claimed there was no intention for flight but only a test of the wing…Sep 30, 2018 · N75071 · Minor damageAccident 20170402008399ABuckeye Dream Machine · Knoxville, TNThe owner/pilot was conducting low level operations over different portions of the Knoxville Tennessee airspace. (Tys) the pilot conducted these flights alone and later with a passenger onboard. Weather and wind were not a factor, according to weather reports…Apr 2, 2017 · N4017L · Substantial damage · 1 fatalAccident 20160924012349ASix Chuter Legend XL · Arcadia, FLOn September 24, 2016, at 09:22 EDT, a Six chuter legend, N149SC, became collided with a electrical power line on takeoff at Arcadia airport (XO6), Arcadia FL during a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. The aircraft was…Sep 24, 2016 · N149SC · Substantial damageAccident 20141026018949ASolo Wings Aquilla · Pinecrest, FLThe pilot [privacy data omitted] stated that he had been receiving instructional flights since Sunday morning October 28, 2014. At which point by mid day Sunday, the instructor and [privacy data omitted] felt that he could conduct his first Solo flight.…Oct 26, 2014 · N55446 · Substantial damageAccident 20140408004059ANorthwing Apache Sport · Willard, UTWitnesses report observing the aircraft maneuvering at a very low altitude and high angle of bank just prior to the crash.Apr 8, 2014 · N58AS · Substantial damage · 1 fatalAccident 20120914019119ANorthwing Design Apache Sport · Vermillion, SDOn on 09/14/2012 at 1610 a Northwing Design, Apache Sport (experimental trike N850GB), was involved in a fatal accident during takeoff, climb out, during a pleasure flight. VFR conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft was destroyed and…Sep 14, 2012 · N850GB · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 20091125024089IAmtr Genesis · Lincoln, CAAfter landing the aircraft became airborne then crashed off the right side of the runway. There were no injuries to the pilot. The investigation is on going and will be amended as required.Nov 25, 2009 · N110GG · Substantial damageAccident 20090504007609APolari 582FIB · Lexington, SC(-23) On may 04, 2009, at about 1430 eastern standard time, a polaris F1B experimental aircraft N171MB registered to [privacy data omitted] operating as 14 CFR part 91 flight crashed in a wooded area after taking off from lake murray in Lexington, SC. Visual…May 4, 2009 · N171MB · DestroyedAccident 20090407004429AHiller Sixchuterleg · Vancouver, WA(-23) The aircraft with two passengers departed from the pilot's yard. The pilot lost control of the aircraft, went through a neighbor's fence and crashed into the neighbor's garage. Phone messages have been left with the pilot's wife of 4/14/2009 and on…Apr 7, 2009 · N16503 · Substantial damageIncident 19910914048479ICessna 441 · Midland, TXEngine shut down to demonstrate a restart. Unable to restart. Single engine landing made without incident.Sep 14, 1991 · N2628MIncident 19910718033839ICessna 152 · Dublin, VAEngine lost power after takeoff. Made 180 degree turn and landed on taxiway. Push rods were bent.Jul 18, 1991 · N94218Accident 19840528019279ABell 47G2 · Woodland, CAPilot reports helicopter encountered a thermal whirlwind on turn around. May have had a settling with power factor.May 28, 1984 · N94218 · Destroyed
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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 ('55557')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.