# NTSB investigations: Rotax 582SER

A list on [Rotax 582SER](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-582ser.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 3 · 143 investigations

- [NTSB ANC26LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA025.md): Avid Avid Flyer · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 9, 2026 · N394BJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering onto the runway for takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the presence of heavy, wet snow adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB CEN26LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA085.md): Quad City Challenger · Greenbrier, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 6, 2026 · N194JR · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN25FA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA339.md): Rans S-12 Airaile · Concordia, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 25, 2025 · N2757A · Substantial damage
  > On August 24, 2025, about 1926 central daylight time, a Rans S-12 Airaile airplane, N2757A, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Concordia, Kansas. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB ERA25LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA023.md): Buckeye Dream Machine · Nicholasville, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2024 · N75331 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control in flight, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC24LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA051.md): Morgan Edward L Edge X 582 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2024 · N7170A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing site, resulting in a collision with a hole during landing rollout.
- [NTSB WPR24FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA112.md): Holmes William B AIR Creation Twin · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 17, 2024 · N4425L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control and subsequent collision with a mesquite tree on approach to land.
- [NTSB CEN24LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA031.md): Powrachute Pegasus · Manhattan, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 21, 2023 · N52631 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper modification of the engine cooling system that resulted in an engine overheat and total loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the flight after the engine overheat light illuminated instead of…
- [NTSB CEN23LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA376.md): Sixchuter Spirit XL · Hovland, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 18, 2023 · N538DR · Destroyed
  > The collision with the lake by a noncertificated pilot for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR23LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA281.md): Six Chuter SR7 · Hamilton, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 19, 2023 · N942WA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff and subsequent impact with a tree.
- [NTSB CEN23LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA272.md): Six Chuter SR7 XL · Chetek, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2023 · N6365A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb which resulted in an impact with a pole, trees, and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA23LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA003.md): Destiny XLT · Oneonta, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 24, 2022 · N5065Q · Substantial damage
  > The uncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain control of the powered parachute during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA22LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA293.md): Crawford James R MU-582 Drifter · Seminole, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 19, 2022 · N2628E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing flare.
- [NTSB ERA22LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA260.md): Boyle Joseph E BOYLE-JN 1 · Hagerstown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2022 · N68902 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during takeoff in a crosswind, which resulted in abnormal runway contact and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN22LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA201.md): Quicksilver Sport 2S · Osawatomie, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2022 · N202JC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN22LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA087.md): J&J Ultralights Seawing · Golden, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 30, 2021 · N285SW · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while aggressively maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN22LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA055.md): Ray Earl D Flightstar Iisc · Haskell, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 28, 2021 · N2772R · Substantial damage
  > A sudden loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons based on the information available.
- [NTSB CEN21LA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA447.md): Morgan Sport Copter Vortex · Kingsland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 19, 2021 · N924WG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s diverted attention which resulted in an inadvertent descent and subsequent collision with a lake.
- [NTSB ERA21LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA051.md): J&J Ultralights Sea-Wing · Placida, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 22, 2020 · N947RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner’s improper preflight inspection of the weight-shift trike, which resulted in a loss of control at takeoff due to an improperly adjusted wingtip.
- [NTSB WPR21LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA053.md): Air Creation Buggy · Benson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 13, 2020 · N2764N · Substantial damage
  > The non-rated pilot’s unstable approach and failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a hard landing and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA20LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA161.md): Keuthan Buccaneer II · Coden, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 24, 2020 · N43310 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a carburetor heat system installed on the engine.
- [NTSB WPR20LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA001.md): Buckeye Breeze · Moore, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 5, 2019 · N582UT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight inspection and detection of a pinch point in the steering line, which resulted in a loss of control in flight and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA19CA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA416.md): Thomas Wild Avid · York, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2019 · N987TW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent reduction of power during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the pilot’s inadvertent reduction of power was his lack of experience with his left hand on the control stick and right hand on the…
- [NTSB CEN19LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA163.md): Griff Challenger · Switz City, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2019 · N582L · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to failure of a connecting rod bearing. Contributing to the engine failure was the lack of an engine overhaul within the prescribed interval.
- [NTSB CEN19FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA134.md): Alliant Destiny 2000 · New Era, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · May 4, 2019 · N65481 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering that resulted in collapse of the canopy and an uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB GAA18CA554](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA554.md): Airborne Edge X Classic · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2018 · N4557C · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN18LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA303.md): Buchanan Kitfox IV · Loma, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2018 · N125TY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to conduct a low-altitude flight over a river and his inadequate monitoring of the environment, which resulted in a collision with a cableway.
- [NTSB CEN18LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA280.md): Best Off Skyranger · Houghton Lake, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2018 · N4329R · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN18LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA206.md): Hughes Aero Predator "C" · Copemish, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2018 · N369SL · Minor damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to take off with a passenger in high-density altitude conditions from a runway with tall grass present, which resulted in the powered-parachute's poor takeoff performance and its inability to clear a tree line and led to a…
- [NTSB GAA18CA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA325.md): Cosentino Garey A Pegasus · Kingston, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2018 · N339PG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude and the powered parachute’s subsequent impact with trees.
- [NTSB ANC18LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA033.md): North Wing Uum Sport X2-N · Pahrump, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2018 · N366DN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a fractured engine mount sway bar and subsequent difficulty controlling the airplane, and his inadvertent application of throttle pedal during landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN17LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA318.md): Knapp Easy Raider · Rochester, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2017 · N6862K · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA17FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA223.md): Slip Stream Genesis · Linesville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2017 · N3449 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a climbing turn after takeoff and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB ERA17FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA211.md): Buckeye Powered Parachutes Dream Machine 582 · Federalsburg, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2017 · N50130 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in powered parachutes.
- [NTSB GAA17CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA261.md): Quicksilver Manufacturing SPORT2S R582 · Arecibo, PR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2017 · N228KM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid trees during low-altitude flight.
- [NTSB GAA17CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA259.md): Curtis Lund Vortex · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2017 · N514CL · Destroyed
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA250.md): North Wing Uum Sport X2-N · Boulder City, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2017 · N366DN · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s exceedance of the weight-shift-control aircraft’s critical angle of attack and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and failure to maintain the proper airspeed after encountering localized turbulence during approach, which…
- [NTSB CEN17LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA042.md): Northwing Navajo · Daingerfield, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2016 · N360XL · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s unfamiliarity with the aircraft, which resulted in a loss of control during an unintentional takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA16CA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA314.md): Quicksilver Manufacturing Sport 2S · Cleveland, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2016 · N396DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA16CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA278.md): Trick Trikes Storm · Valkaria, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2016 · N4367X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s premature rotation during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA16LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA254.md): Buckeye Dream Machine · Hartford, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2016 · N3519T · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined and the pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN16LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA170.md): Buckeye Industries Dream Machine 582 · Fortville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2016 · N9447T · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the powered parachute's canopy for a reason that could not be determined, because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies with the parachute.
- [NTSB GAA16LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16LA199.md): Buckeye Industries Dream Machine · Culver, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2016 · N2564A · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s failure to attain a climb in the powered-parachute and its subsequent impact with a tree.
- [NTSB ERA16LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA076.md): Porrata Luis G Rans S 12XL · Guanica, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2015 · N124LP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner's failure to maintain the engine in accordance with manufacturer guidance, which resulted in the undetected corrosion of the power takeoff bearing, subsequent bearing failure, and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA16LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA045.md): Phantom Aeronautics Phantom X 1 · Monroe, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2015 · N28365 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any preimpact anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA15LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA373.md): Vanek Jim Sport Copter Vortex · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2015 · N179V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a lean fuel/air mixture as a result of a disconnected fuel primer line.
- [NTSB ERA15CA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA307.md): Johnny F Anderson Buckeye Dream Machin · Trenton, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2015 · N371P · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff, and collision with trees during the subsequent rejected takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN15FA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA277.md): Northwing Design Apache Sport · Taos, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2015 · N51311 · Substantial damage
  > The powered-lift aircraft's departure from controlled flight for reasons that could not be determined from the available information.
- [NTSB ERA15CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA242.md): Penell Mark A Rans S-10 KIT · Kirkville, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2015 · N693MP · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of lift and subsequent off airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing the airplane's…
- [NTSB ERA15LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA168.md): Trick Trikes 582 Cyclone Storm · Live Oak, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2015 · N993RA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot applicant’s failure to clear the engine during a prolonged descent of a simulated engine failure and his subsequent rapid throttle input at the completion of the maneuver, which resulted in the engine’s failure to respond. Contributing to…
- [NTSB WPR14FA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA355.md): Thomas C Sikes Loehle 5151 Mustang · Chehalis, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2014 · N73144 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was that pilot’s psychiatric disease, which…

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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 ('55556')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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