- Manufacturer (registry)
- ROTAX
- Model
- 582UL
- Registry code
- 55558
- Installed in
- 132 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 · 132
N10084Pmx Aviation Services LLC · Kailua Kona, HIN11434Radford Rhett L · Groveland, FLN123UGZmich Robert M · Canton, GA
See all 132 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 ('55558')
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 ('55558')
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 · 13
Aircraft matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Of 12 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 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB WPR25LA095Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportQuicksilver Aeronautics L-S2S · Geyserville, CAThe pilot’s failure to secure the coolant cap during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to overheating and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB ERA21LA310Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLiteflite PTY Dragonfly Model C · Middletown, NYThe improper installation of the carburetor, which resulted in a momentary total loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane following the initial power loss.NTSB ERA21LA283Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBailey N Moyes Dragonfly · Charlestown, NHThe passenger’s decision to continue an unstable approach while at low altitude and in proximity to a known obstacle, which resulted in a collision with power lines.NTSB CEN19FA195Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportRans S12 · Orleans, INThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering toward the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a loss of control.NTSB CEN19LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRans S12 · McClure, OHThe cold seizure of the cylinder/piston due to the pilot’s failure to adequately warm the engine before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power during a departure climb.NTSB GAA18CA306Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLite Flight Dragonfly · Mint Hill, NCThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB CEN14CA532Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirborne Edge X · Willow Springs, MOThe pilot's loss of control after the weight-shift-control aircraft encountered low-level wind shear shortly before touchdown. Also causal to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight weather assessment that failed to correctly determine the actual…NTSB WPR14LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSimpson Amphibeous Trike/No · Chehalis, WAThe failure of the left wing prong.NTSB WPR13CA136Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBuckeye Dream Machine · Tracy, CAThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines during a climb.NTSB WPR09CA135Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCosmos Phase 2 · Salome, AZThe pilot's encounter with a rut while landing on an unimproved dry lake bed.NTSB SEA08LA207Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSimpson Amphibious Trike · Lake Chelan, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the float-equipped, weight-shift airplane.NTSB CHI08LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTraxler John N Kitfox · Hartford, CTThe pilot's failure to compensate for crosswinds resulting in a loss of directional control while landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience and training in tailwheeled airplanes.NTSB CHI08CA059Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportInfinity Commander · Hot Springs Vlg, ARThe pilot not maintaining clearance/altitude from the trees during takeoff initial climb. Factors were the trees and reported turbulent winds.
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 ('55558')
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 ('55558')
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 · 14
Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Accident 20250217001759AQuicksilver Aeronautics L-S2S · Geyersville, CAPilot attested to removing radiator cap to top off coolant and failing to replace cap prior to takeoff. Engine overheated and pilot made emergency landing on public road. Upon landing, aircraft veered off road and suffered substantial damage.Incident 20221030020909IWill P Boyea Challenger II · Millersburg, MIOn October 30 2022, at approximately 1027 EST, a Will P Boyea Challenger II, experimental homebuilt float plane, registration number[privacy data omitted], piloted by a commercial pilot, suffered minor damage to the floats as it attempted to land on lake…Accident 20210731023179ALiteflite PTY Dragonfly Model C · Middletown, NYOn July 30, 2021, at approximately 09:45 eastern daylight saving time, [privacy data omitted] was substantially damaged during the takeoff process while conducting a hang gliding towing operation. The pilot stated that he took the aircraft for a test flight…Accident 20210710016709ABailey N Moyes Dragonfly · Charlestown, NHAbeam the approach end of the uncharted grass strip, at a low altitude/airspeed/power setting, pilot allowed passenger (with revoked pilot certificate) to take control of the aircraft. Passenger turned aircraft towards base leg, and according to pilot the…Accident 20190701008759AJerry Klein Rans S-12 · Orleans, INOn Monday, July 1, 2019, at approximately 8:43 EST, a rans S-12 model, experimental amateur build aircraft (registration N1094K, sn 10942012) crashed onto a Private grass airfield near Orleans, Indiana. The pilot (single occupant), [privacy data omitted]…Accident 20181216022209ARans S-12XL · Mcclure, OHOn takeoff and climbout, aircraft was not producing adequate power to continue flight. A decision was made to land straight ahead. Pilot descended to avoid contact with power lines at the end of runway. After crossing the highway under power lines the…Accident 20180527015089ABailey B Dragon FLY · Mint Hill, NCAircraft departed 28A for a local flight. Pilot stated in telephone interview that the takeoff and climb was normal and that the aircraft was performing normally and there were no issues. He stated that he initiated a right hand turn and then the aircraft…Accident 20140901021299AAirborne Edge X · Willow Spring, MODuring the landing phase at approximately 0.1 miles from the runway, the pilot experienced mild turbulence. While trying to land at about 20 ft AGL, the aircraft encountered a sudden and significant wind gust and the aircraft dropped to the ground and rolled…Accident 20140125000229ASimpson Laurence Ray Amphibeous Trike · Chehalis, WAPilot stated he took off from Chehalis airport and noticed craft pulling hard to the left with noted vibration. Looked to left and noted wing flapping. Had hard time keeping aircraft from diving to the left. Returned to airport and at touchdown, wing dove to…Accident 20130302003519ABuckeye Dream Machine · Tracy, CAPilot took off from rwy. 26 (tcy) heading towards diablo mountain range with eventual intention of heading to byron area. While climbing to stay above the terrain pilot observed the local utility power station to the north and decided to head west to avoid…Accident 20090302004659ACosmos Phaseii · Brenda, AZ(-23) [privacy data omitted] is a sport pilot. He was landing on a dry lake bed when he realized too late that someone had driven across the area and left ruts in the ground. By the time he observed the ruts he could not avoid the ruts. The nose gear was…Accident 20080923845389AAmphibeoustr · Chelan, WA(-23) After takeoff for first flight of this experimental amateur built weight-shift aircraft, from approximately 100-150 feet, pilot induced a stall/spin, the aircraft impacted the ground approximately 30 degrees left bank and 45 degrees nose low. Aircraft…Accident 20071224829299AInfini Commander · Hot Springs, AR(-23) On December 24, 2007, at 1530 CST, an infinity Commander powered parachute, N719AR, collided with trees on climb-out at the Hot Springs airport, Hot Springs village, AR, while on a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time,…Incident 19940329025169ICessna 414A · Van Nuys, CALeft main gear collapsed taxiing to ramp. Acuator backing ring had jammed down lock spring. Improper installation.
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 ('55558')
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 ('55558')
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.