# NTSB investigations: Rotax 912S series

A list on [Rotax 912S series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912s-series.md).

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

- [NTSB CEN26LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA231.md): Bailey-Moyes Dragonfly · Whitewater, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jun 23, 2026 · N3849A · No damage
  > On June 22, 2026, about 1915 central daylight time, a Bailey-Moyes Dragonfly, N3849A, was involved in an accident near Whitewater, Wisconsin. The pilot of the Dragonfly was not injured. The pilot of the hang glider in tow was fatally injured. The tow…
- [NTSB WPR26LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA014.md): Maye James A Just Aircraft Escapade · Flanigan, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 4, 2025 · N80JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA265.md): Moyes Liteflite PTY C Dragonfly · Charlestown, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 13, 2025 · N4010E · Substantial damage
  > On July 13, 2025, about 1915 eastern daylight time, a Moyes Liteflite Model C Dragonfly airplane, N4010E, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Charleston, New Hampshire. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated…
- [NTSB ERA25LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA010.md): Ditsler Paul A Dakota Hawk · Nicklesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 11, 2024 · N357PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, fuel planning, and improper fuel management during flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent off-airport hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA273.md): Construzioni Aeronautiche Tecn P2004 Bravo · Laurens, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2024 · N60DF · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird while in cruise flight.
- [NTSB WPR24LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA108.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 6, 2024 · N601CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control, which resulted in abnormal contact with the runway.
- [NTSB CEN23LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA225.md): Skykits Savannah VGW · Flippin, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2023 · N341JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN23FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA167.md): Titan Tornado · Lewisville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 30, 2023 · N31311 · Destroyed
  > The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control at an altitude too low to recover.
- [NTSB CEN23LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA110.md): Titan Tornado II · Windom, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 18, 2023 · N9168P · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the right landing gear leg that resulted in its separation from the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR23LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA019.md): Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey · Lake Isabel, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 15, 2022 · N129KB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control after an encounter with windshear during takeoff which, resulted in a hard water landing.
- [NTSB WPR22LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA365.md): Mary Alexander JA30 Superstol · Groveland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 1, 2022 · N119AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of brake during an attempt to avoid wildlife while taxing resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN21LA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA471.md): Just Highlander · West Cobb, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 29, 2021 · N419SD · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with gusting wind conditions and low-level wind shear on final approach, which resulted in a loss of control, an aerodynamic stall, and a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA21LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA247.md): Garrison Ronald L Zodiac 601 XL · Cumberland, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2021 · N315SV · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent release of the canopy, which allowing the canopy to open during flight and led to an inflight loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the lack of any safeguard to prevent the inadvertent opening of the canopy.
- [NTSB WPR21LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA202.md): Goodsell Lynn A Classic 4 · Richmond, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 18, 2021 · N549Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in a wire strike and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA20LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA286.md): Just JA 30 Superstol · Clover, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2020 · N146BB · Substantial damage
  > The separation of a spark plug lead, resulting in a partial loss of engine power and collision with trees.
- [NTSB GAA19CA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA425.md): Aeros Skyranger · Brownville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2019 · N75561 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of directional control while attempting a go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with trees.
- [NTSB WPR19LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA141.md): Flight Design Ctls · Boulder City, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 7, 2019 · N423EB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper monitoring and failure to maintain airspeed during a critical phase of flight, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA19CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA242.md): Flight Design Ctls · Sandy Valley, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2019 · N175LM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's steep bank turn at low altitude, which resulted in a rapid descent and hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR19TA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19TA142.md): Zenair Zenith CH 701 · Marion, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Apr 30, 2019 · N396PH · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot's failure to maintain control following a bounced landing and his decision to fly the airplane without proper training.
- [NTSB GAA19CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA112.md): Zlin Savage · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 3, 2019 · N808JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind.
- [NTSB GAA18CA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA469.md): Rans S7 · Kenai, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2018 · N8443B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's climb capability due to his use of full flaps during a short-field takeoff, his failure to attain a positive climb rate after takeoff, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an…
- [NTSB WPR18LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA132.md): Cosmos Phase III · Fernandina Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2018 · N6466 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the flight instructor’s failure to adequately monitor the student pilot before aircraft control was lost at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ANC18LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA018.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2006 · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Jan 1, 2018 · N594MA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear assembly due to a fatigue fracture along the inside circumferential weld on the trailing arm’s attachment flange, which resulted from the manufacturer’s inadequate welding of the trailing arm connecting the lower arm…
- [NTSB GAA17CA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA465.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Salisbury, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2017 · N777NG · Substantial damage
  > The physical interference of the student pilot’s headset control unit with the canopy, which prevented the canopy latches from seating properly and resulted in the canopy opening in flight and the subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN16LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA242.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Wyoming, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2016 · N236SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate flight planning and navigation for a flight at night, which resulted in his having to conduct a precautionary landing on an interstate highway due to low fuel and impacting the post of a wire road divider.
- [NTSB ERA15LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA360.md): J. Schilling S-19 · East Falmouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2015 · N8DV · Substantial damage
  > The experimental airplane builder's failure to properly secure the stabilator trim tab push-pull tube’s connection, which resulted in the tube’s separation and a subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's failure to detect the…
- [NTSB WPR14CA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA352.md): Rans S 6S · Rigby, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2014 · N171CT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to intervene and apply corrective flight control inputs.
- [NTSB ERA14CA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA385.md): Cote James Rans S 6S · New Berlin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2014 · N502CW · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent interference with the rudder controls during the takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA14LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA329.md): Flight Design CT-SW 2006 · Gasport, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2014 · N508CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a left turn during takeoff, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA14CA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA306.md): Erick Magno & Assoc Pa Drifter · Zephryhills, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2014 · N1694P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA564](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA564.md): Treidel Mark/R F D Dominator · Watkins, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2013 · N728PJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the gyroplane during takeoff roll, following his inadvertent release of the cyclic control.
- [NTSB ERA13CA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA399.md): Breezer 912ULS2 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2013 · N5625Y · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA13FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA227.md): Newgent, Barry S6S · Suffolk, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2013 · N388KB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while turning from the downwind to the base leg of the traffic pattern, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall, spin, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of currency…
- [NTSB CEN12LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA318.md): Aeros Ltd/Skyranger Skyranger II · Saline, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2012 · N192RR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain proper control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN12CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA286.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2006T · Cleburne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2012 · N727TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent selection of flap 0 degrees during the go-around and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA12CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA254.md): Fantasy Air Sro Allegro 2007 · Groveland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2012 · N2570C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around maneuver in gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR11LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA275.md): Buckeye Breeze LX · Montague, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2011 · N300DN · Minor damage
  > The unintended capture of the parachute bridle on a portion of the airframe during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a misinflated or misaligned parachute and an in-flight loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA11CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA129.md): Kolb Kolb Mark III · Rutherfordton, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2011 · N457A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude resulting in a stall/spin and ground impact.
- [NTSB CEN11LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA077.md): Halbrook Rans S-6S · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2010 · N280JH · Substantial damage
  > The airplane kit manufacturer’s recommended use of an improper nut type for securing the door hinge.
- [NTSB WPR10CA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA418.md): Wilde Daniel L Zenith 701 · Turlock, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2010 · N948DW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind and failure to maintain runway alignment.
- [NTSB ERA10LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA330.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Freehold, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2010 · N832LL · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nosegear fork assembly due to fatigue. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate recent annual inspection.
- [NTSB WPR09CA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA421.md): Meyer Robert AIR CAM · Hamilton, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2009 · N950TC · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the right main landing gear wheel due to the flight's encounter with soft terrain while landing on an unimproved river sandbar. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt a landing on an unimproved off-airport surface.
- [NTSB CEN09CA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA338.md): Garrett Rans S-6ES · Williamsburg, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2009 · N213KT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/builder's improper installation of the fuel line cable-tie, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC08CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA232.md): Yowell Mallard II · Groveland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N463AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use the checklist and his failure to retract the landing gear for a water landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB NYC08LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA075.md): Dean Patrick G Genesis · Laurel, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2008 · N969PZ · Substantial damage
  > The reason for this occurrence was undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX07LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA253.md): Edra Aeronautica Seastar · Kapolei, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2007 · N559AW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation that resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and failure to ensure that an adequate fuel supply was onboard the aircraft.
- [NTSB DFW07CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA196.md): Interplane Skyboy · Atoka, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2007 · N1682W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI07LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA157.md): Purvis Rans S6S · Newark, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2007 · N743RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in inadequate airspeed and a subsequent stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper installation of the altimeter and airspeed indicator which rendered them inoperative…

## 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 ('55570')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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