# Rotax 912UL series

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 55571
- Manufacturer (registry): ROTAX
- Model: 912UL SERIES
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Power: 80 hp
- Installed in: 402 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912ul-series

The registry names only the engine series, so ADs for every model in the series are matched.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (402, first 50)

- [N102DP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N102DP): [Humble, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Humble), built 2003, S/N N4473346, Sale reported
- [N102ZW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N102ZW): [Marcinko Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARCINKO%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 2024, S/N 1595
- [N105SC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N105SC): [Benson David L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENSON%20DAVID%20L), [Elk Mound, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Elk%20Mound), built 2014, S/N 3145
- [N107AZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N107AZ): [Fitzgerald Brian J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FITZGERALD%20BRIAN%20J), [Rose Hill, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Rose%20Hill), built 2007, S/N 0493394
- [N107PK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N107PK): [Kaplan Philip A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KAPLAN%20PHILIP%20A), [Mc Connellsburg, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Mc%20Connellsburg), built 2005, S/N SKR0311413
- [N108PW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N108PW): [Mcdonald Jeffrey L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCDONALD%20JEFFREY%20L), [Round Lake Beach, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Round%20Lake%20Beach), built 2010, S/N XT-912-0331
- [N110EV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N110EV): [Mudd Robert J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUDD%20ROBERT%20J), [Moriarty, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Moriarty), built 2003, S/N 095
- [N111YT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N111YT): [Hudak Dakoda R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUDAK%20DAKODA%20R), [Floodwood, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Floodwood), S/N C97070196
- [N1179L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1179L): [Smooth Landings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMOOTH%20LANDINGS%20LLC), [Lakeville, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Lakeville), built 2023, S/N 1179 AT 912 LSA
- [N1180L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1180L): [Highlands Aero Flight Center LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIGHLANDS%20AERO%20FLIGHT%20CENTER%20LLC), [Abingdon, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Abingdon), built 2023, S/N 1180 AT 912 LSA
- [N11QB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QB): [Fincher Jeremy Lee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FINCHER%20JEREMY%20LEE), [Papillion, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Papillion), built 2022, S/N 120931
- [N11XV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11XV): [Jones George H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20GEORGE%20H), [Paducah, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Paducah), S/N 6365
- [N1226D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1226D): [Phil 413 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PHIL%20413%20LLC), [Bonita Springs, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Bonita%20Springs), built 2025, S/N 001049
- [N1259R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1259R): [Deboth Bob](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEBOTH%20BOB), [Williston, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Williston), built 2023, S/N A430ULS
- [N1277P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1277P): [Sanford Emmett Barry](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SANFORD%20EMMETT%20BARRY), [Columbus, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Columbus), built 2025, S/N 1277 SFNM 912 LSA
- [N128AP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N128AP): Mexicali Baja Ca, built 2008, S/N 00005, Sale reported
- [N12JA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12JA): [Journeys Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOURNEYS%20AVIATION%20INC), [Boulder, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Boulder), built 2022, S/N 1119 AT 912 LSA
- [N12SJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12SJ): [Ignite Flight LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IGNITE%20FLIGHT%20LLC), [Kill Devil Hills, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Kill%20Devil%20Hills), built 2010, S/N XT-912-0377
- [N130RE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130RE): [Silverlight Engineering LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SILVERLIGHT%20ENGINEERING%20LLC), [Zephyrhills, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Zephyrhills), built 2024, S/N 12202201
- [N131PW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N131PW): [Gilbert Kent G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GILBERT%20KENT%20G), [Brookshire, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Brookshire), S/N XT-912-0116
- [N132PW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N132PW): [Tyler Patrick E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TYLER%20PATRICK%20E), [Poplar Grove, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Poplar%20Grove), S/N XT-912-0165
- [N133PW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N133PW): [Minarik Larry J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MINARIK%20LARRY%20J), [Genoa, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Genoa), built 2007, S/N XT-912-0195
- [N133W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N133W): [Fuller David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FULLER%20DAVID), [San Ramon, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Ramon), built 2005, S/N XT 016
- [N135P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N135P): [Wengerd Paul](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WENGERD%20PAUL), [Paris, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Paris), built 2019, S/N 56719
- [N135PT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N135PT): [Boyle Douglas K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOYLE%20DOUGLAS%20K), [Walkertown, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Walkertown), built 2006, S/N T06068
- [N135PW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N135PW): [Yonkin John T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YONKIN%20JOHN%20T), [Dushore, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Dushore), built 2008, S/N XT9120247
- [N139AP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139AP): [Scott Sean W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCOTT%20SEAN%20W), [Largo, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Largo), built 2008, S/N 00009
- [N13CD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13CD): [Shingleton Design LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHINGLETON%20DESIGN%20LLC), [Brownsburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Brownsburg), built 2023, S/N 1115 SNM 912 LSA
- [N1426](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1426): [Alaska Wings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALASKA%20WINGS%20LLC), [Soldotna, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Soldotna), built 2011, S/N 20111
- [N142BF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N142BF): [Sandpiper Rental Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SANDPIPER%20RENTAL%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2018, S/N C0626
- [N145DW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N145DW): [Bolinger Monty A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOLINGER%20MONTY%20A), [Noblesville, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Noblesville), built 2008, S/N XT-912-0240
- [N14WT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14WT): [Somerton, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Somerton), built 2009, S/N XT-912-0319, Registration pending
- [N157MT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N157MT): [Bishop Reid J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BISHOP%20REID%20J), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), built 2012, S/N 0811562
- [N159P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N159P): [Pritchard Joshua](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRITCHARD%20JOSHUA), [Carey, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Carey), built 2024, S/N 1797
- [N164BR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N164BR): [Cummings Kevin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CUMMINGS%20KEVIN), [Joliet, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Joliet), built 2011, S/N 07001381ES
- [N164SK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N164SK): [Koskinen Julie A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOSKINEN%20JULIE%20A), [Morgan, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Morgan), built 2010, S/N 01081858
- [N165N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N165N): [Arnold Frank E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARNOLD%20FRANK%20E), [Madison, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Madison), built 2008, S/N 24607
- [N1660L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1660L): [Lehner Fernando](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEHNER%20FERNANDO), [Groveland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Groveland), built 2006, S/N 0409
- [N166AS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N166AS): [Wheaton Megan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHEATON%20MEGAN), [Orchard Park, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Orchard%20Park), built 2022, S/N DF157
- [N166PS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N166PS): [Taylor Robert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAYLOR%20ROBERT), [Lagrange, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Lagrange), built 2011, S/N 423 SN 912 LSA
- [N173RM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N173RM): [Schirmer Brandon](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHIRMER%20BRANDON), [Batesville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Batesville), built 1998, S/N 12981286
- [N178SM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N178SM): [Blue Sky Aviation Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLUE%20SKY%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Mineral Bluff, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Mineral%20Bluff), built 2024, S/N 1178 SFNM 912 LSA
- [N179BB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N179BB): [Alpha Papa Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALPHA%20PAPA%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Browns Summit, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Browns%20Summit), built 2016, S/N 16 ST 448
- [N182EV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N182EV): [Marshall Timothy W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARSHALL%20TIMOTHY%20W), [Vandalia, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Vandalia), built 2007, S/N 20071002
- [N187MS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N187MS): [Peter Lawrence J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETER%20LAWRENCE%20J), [New Carlisle, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/New%20Carlisle), built 2007, S/N 323
- [N187PW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N187PW): [Weibler Mark](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEIBLER%20MARK), [Waterville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Waterville), built 2008, S/N XT-912-0280
- [N187TH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N187TH): [Bandy Kevin S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANDY%20KEVIN%20S), [Indianapolis, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Indianapolis), built 2007, S/N 07SC036
- [N187WB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N187WB): [Medina Francisco J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEDINA%20FRANCISCO%20J), [Pico Rivera, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Pico%20Rivera), built 2009, S/N XT912-0303
- [N1889A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1889A): [Garrison Joshua N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GARRISON%20JOSHUA%20N), [Stewartville, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Stewartville), built 2007, S/N XT-912-0115
- [N189SC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N189SC): [Bess James V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BESS%20JAMES%20V), [Sequim, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Sequim), built 2015, S/N 3149

All 402: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912ul-series/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (70, newest 50)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN26LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA238), Jun 26, 2026: Airborne Windsports PTY Edge XT-912-L (N912CV), Winona, MN, substantial damage, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB WPR26FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA202), May 31, 2026: Pipistrel D O O Sinus 912 (N1277P), Columbus, MS, destroyed, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB ERA26LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA201), May 9, 2026: Sky Ranger SKY Ranger 1 (N8092S), Front Royal, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in him taking off with the fuel selector in the OFF position, and the subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN26LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA165), Apr 14, 2026: Pipistrel Alpha Trainer (N495LP), Peyton, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilots’ inadequate preflight fuel planning and improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent forced landing to a field.
- [NTSB WPR25LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA259), Aug 25, 2025: Czech Aircraft Group Sro Sportcruiser (N538SF), Puyallup, WA, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB ERA24LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA276), Jun 25, 2024: Snyder Searey (N453TS), New Ipswich, NH, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to the exhaust muffler and tailpipe assembly separating from its attach points and impacting the propeller.
- [NTSB WPR24LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA189), Jun 8, 2024: Pipistrel Italia S R L Alpha Trainer (N208ZM), Paso Robles, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack that resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control on final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…
- [NTSB CEN23LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA165), Apr 13, 2023: Pipistrel Lsa Sinus (N413EK), Kingsford, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure the left carburetor bowl cover, which resulted in an engine fire before takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR23LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA126), Mar 11, 2023: Trendak Taurus (N553AT), Strawberry Reservoir, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the snow-covered lake while flying at a low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR23FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA110), Feb 19, 2023: Willman Loren LOREN'S Aircam (N420PF), Grass Valley, CA, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: 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/spin at an altitude too low for recovery.
- [NTSB ERA22FA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA422), Sep 17, 2022: Wren Ronnie D Titan II (N709RD), Citra, FL, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and failure to maintain airspeed while recovering from an aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of…
- [NTSB ERA22FA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA387), Aug 28, 2022: Sea & Sky Krucker Cygnet (N505DB), Emily, MN, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s operation of the weight-shift control aircraft over its design gross weight and his decision to take off with the engine operating at less than the specified takeoff rpm, which resulted…
- [NTSB WPR22FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA189), May 29, 2022: Airborne Windsports PTY Edge XT-912-L (N490F), Granite Shoals, TX, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall while landing with a gusting wind.
- [NTSB ERA22LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA222), May 5, 2022: Charles R Kyle Zenith Stol CH 701 (N701VX), Culpepper, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glidepath, which resulted in a hard landing and landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB CEN22LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA008), Oct 7, 2021: Sea & Sky Krucker Cygnet (N38AT), Point Venture, TX, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s abrupt pitch up maneuver in response to the localized wind conditions which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude and subsequent impact with water.
- [NTSB WPR21LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA138), Mar 17, 2021: Burg Frederick S ZEN CH701 (N43442), Shepherd, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s unstable approach, and improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ERA21LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA014), Oct 8, 2020: Pipistrel Alpha Trainer (N227PF), Rural Hall, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and improper recovery from an unusual attitude, which resulted in an in-flight breakup.
- [NTSB WPR21LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA006), Oct 4, 2020: Capella XLS (N7143A), Firth, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing flare which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB WPR20CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA192), Jun 23, 2020: North Wing Uum Scout X-C (N417HW), Rochester, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on final approach in turbulent conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN20CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA217), Jun 7, 2020: Airborne XT912 (N88ZT), Bristol, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's incorrect flight control input during the landing flare, which resulted in an impact with the ground.
- [NTSB WPR20CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA064), Jan 13, 2020: Airborne XT912 (N805M), Hawthorne, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to arrest the airplane’s descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA392), Jul 8, 2019: North Wing Uum Scout (N419TN), Westfield, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and wing strike.
- [NTSB GAA19CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA181), Mar 20, 2019: Air Creation Tanarg (N912TJ), Kailua-Kona, HI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB GAA19CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA154), Feb 28, 2019: Denney Kitfox MDL Classiciv (N111YT), Floodwood, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of lateral control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA002), Oct 2, 2018: Airborne Windsports PTY Edge XT 912 (N20179), Frankston, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the weight-shift-controlled aircraft landing crooked on a turf runway.
- [NTSB GAA18CA484](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA484), Aug 9, 2018: Airgyro Tercel (N557AT), Spanish Fork, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain pitch and yaw control during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA18CA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA436), Jul 24, 2018: Airborne Windsports PTY Edge XT-912-L (N824PB), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR18LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA121), Apr 15, 2018: Airborne Windsports PTY XT-912-L (N107PW), Peoria, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: An inflight loss of control due to failure of the weight-shift-control aircraft's wing assembly.
- [NTSB GAA18CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA162), Mar 13, 2018: Aeropro CZ Eurofox LSA (N989G), Punta Gorda, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A collision with a large bird during approach.
- [NTSB ERA18LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA089), Feb 25, 2018: Airborne Windsports PTY Edge XT 912 L (N98YW), Eustis, FL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's exceedance of the weight-shift-control aircraft's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. Contributing…
- [NTSB GAA18CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA069), Dec 2, 2017: Weaver David A Pulsar   912XP (N912GR), Plato Center, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to continue to land without visual reference to the airport in low light conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inability to activate the private airport’s…
- [NTSB GAA18CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA029), Oct 26, 2017: Six Chuter West Legend XL (N781SC), Mabton, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid transmission wires.
- [NTSB WPR17FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA139), Jul 1, 2017: North Wing Uum Sport X2 912 (N492XB), Chelan, WA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while demonstrating a spiral dive, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's decision…
- [NTSB WPR17FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA033), Dec 6, 2016: Airborne Windsports PTY Edge XT-912-L (N188M), Santa Barbara, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB GAA17CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA004), Oct 2, 2016: Airborne Windsports PTY Edge XT 912 L (N53AW), Fort Valley, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the aircraft’s right overcenter washout strut split ring, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain lateral control of the aircraft and subsequent ground impact.
- [NTSB CEN17LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA001), Oct 1, 2016: Drake Kitfox Speedster (N157D), Jennings, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA16CA499](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA499), Sep 17, 2016: Alex Michael Bantum/Tercel USA TERCEL-GYROPLANE (N528WM), Blairstown, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s incorrect takeoff procedure, which resulted in a loss of main rotor rpm and the subsequent loss of directional control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA16CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA053), Nov 13, 2015: Sweeney Timothy J Rans S6-ES (N688KA), Winter Haven, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a nose gear collapse and nose over.
- [NTSB ERA16LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA014), Oct 14, 2015: Gross Michael E Stol CH 701 (N4931M), Eufala, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures.…
- [NTSB ERA15CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA020), Oct 18, 2014: Airborne Windsports PTY Edge XT 912 L (N29ME), Sebring, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's inadvertent interference with the weight-shift capability of the airplane during the initial climb, resulting in a loss of airplane control and hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA14CA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA410), Aug 27, 2014: Bertagna John Just Highlander (N61148), Birdsboro, PA, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing resulting in loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB WPR14LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA112), Jan 27, 2014: Weinzierl Searey (N669DT), Stanwood, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from water while maneuvering at a low altitude over glassy water conditions, which adversely affected his depth perception.
- [NTSB ERA13CA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA400), Sep 1, 2013: Maxair Drifter Drifter II (N42548), Lafayette, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb after takeoff in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a hard off-airport landing.
- [NTSB WPR13LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA385), Aug 24, 2013: Robert Golding Tbirdii (N31683), Bakersfield, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the two pilots to adequately planflight, particularly regarding their roles and responsibilities, which resulted in their failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear power lines…
- [NTSB WPR13LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA347), Jul 29, 2013: Airborne Windsports PTY Edge XT-912-L (N123FJ), Red Bluff, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to properly secure himself in the cockpit with the seat belt, which resulted in his inability to control the airplane after takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR13FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA036), Nov 8, 2012: North Wing Scout X-C (N467XW), Waterville, WA, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a stall and subsequent spin from which he was unable to recover.
- [NTSB WPR12LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA417), Sep 13, 2012: Seymour Skyranger (N936LS), Perris, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of aircraft control during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR12LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA413), Sep 5, 2012: Ellefson T-BIRD II (N8106C), Richfield, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of control during landing due to a pitch control malfunction. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue flight with a known mechanical problem.
- [NTSB ERA12CA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA443), Jul 2, 2012: Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus (N182EV), Lancaster, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's attempt to secure an open canopy during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA149), Feb 4, 2012: Pipistrel Virus 912 (N325MZ), Ray, MI, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have…

All 70: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912ul-series/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (96, newest 50)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20260625008989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260625008989A), Jun 25, 2026: Airborne Windsports Pty Ltd EDGE XT-912-L (N912CV), Winona, MN, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. On June 25, 2026 the pilot departed his home airport to test a newly installed wing on his weight shift control aircraft. Witnesses stated they saw the…
- [Accident 20260531007289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260531007289A), May 31, 2026: Pipistrel D.O.O (N1277P), Columbus, MS, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On Monday morning at approximately 0700 local, I was notified of an aircraft accident that occurred the previous day at approximately 1300 local in Columbus,…
- [Accident 20260414003409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260414003409A), Apr 14, 2026: Pipistrel D O O ALPHA TRAINER (N495LP), Payton, CO, Substantial damage. On 04/14/2026 at approximatly 0417, while finishing up a cross country flight, near Payton Colorado pilots experienced a loss of engine power from around…
- [Incident 20250825010989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250825010989I), Aug 25, 2025: Rupe Richard C ESCAPADE (N271RR), Kountze, TX, Minor damage. Before the incident flight, the pilot had maintenance performed on the airplane at TX42 airport, necessitating the aircraft to be transported there with the…
- [Accident 20250814016999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250814016999A), Aug 14, 2025: Pipistrel D O O ALPHA TRAINER (N464LP), Mesa, AZ, Substantial damage. On a flight from avq to ffz pilot mnade an approach to ffz that resulted in a hard landing causing a gear collapse and prop strike. Pilot was counseled on…
- [Incident 20250718009949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250718009949I), Jul 18, 2025: Pipistrel D O O ALPHA TRAINER (N494LP), Osceola, IA, No damage. In-flight engine failure led to forced landing in a bean field.
- [Incident 20241202021699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241202021699I), Dec 2, 2024: Pipistrel D O O SINUS 912 (N178SM), Jefferson, GA, Minor damage. Upon landing the aircraft bounced several times then and came down on the nose gear. The nose gear wheel broke off, and the propeller impacted the runway and…
- [Incident 20241003016989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241003016989I), Oct 3, 2024: Pipistrel D O O ALPHA TRAINER (N464LP), Mesa, AZ, Minor damage. The flight instructor (PIC) was at marana regional airport (avq) performing a takeoff with a student. During the takeoff, the student’s door opened with the…
- [Accident 20240625017909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240625017909A), Jun 25, 2024: Robert Snyder SEAREY (N453TS), New Ipswich, NH, Substantial damage. While in cruise flight at 3,500 ft MSL (mean sea level) the pilot stated that he heard a loud bang and the engine immediately quit. The pilot attempted to…
- [Accident 20240608006919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240608006919A), Jun 8, 2024: Pipistrel Italia S R L ALPHA TRAINER (N208ZM), Paso Robles, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot attempted landing on runway 04 per airport noise procedure. Wind favored runway 22. Pilot made an approach holding a forward slip. Aircraft bank angle to…
- [Incident 20230617014479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230617014479I), Jun 17, 2023: Pipistrel D O O ALPHA TRAINER (N470LP), Orangeburg, SC, Minor damage. Eon-dra message: Orangeburg, SC (ogb): [privacy data omitted], Pipistrel, experienced a nose gear collapse and prop strike on runway 23. Aircraft was towed to…
- [Accident 20230413004509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230413004509A), Apr 13, 2023: Pipistrel Lsa Srl SINUS (N413EK), Kingsford, MI, Substantial damage. On April 13, 2023 at 1140 local time, a light sport aircraft (LSA) Pipistrel Lsa Srl Sinus, [privacy data omitted], registered to and operated by a private…
- [Accident 20230311001779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230311001779A), Mar 11, 2023: Airgyro Aviation LLC TAURUS (N553AT), Strawberry, UT, Substantial damage. The pilot and passenger departed on a sight seeing flight from kpvu with intent to fly to stawberry resivour, then khcr for touch and goes then return to kpvu.…
- [Accident 20230219001959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230219001959A), Feb 19, 2023: Willman Loren LOREN'S AIRCAM (N420PF), Grass Valley, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. The onsite investigation revealed N420PF, a 2022, fixed wing multi-engine experimental aircraft with pontoon floats, departed the Grass Valley airport on…
- [Accident 20220917018579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220917018579A), Sep 17, 2022: Wren Ronnie D TITAN II (N709RD), Citra, FL, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. NTSB statement. On September 17, 2022, about 1847 eastern daylight time, an experimental amateur built titan tornado ii airplane, was substantially damaged…
- [Accident 20220828015429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220828015429A), Aug 28, 2022: Sea & Sky Inc KRUCKER CYGNET (N505DB), Emily, MN, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. August 28, 2022, about 1721 central daylight time, a Sea & sky, inc., Krucker Cygnet amphibious weight-shift airplane,[privacy data omitted], was substantially…
- [Accident 20220529021619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220529021619A), May 29, 2022: Airborne Windsports Pty Ltd EDGE XT-912-L (N490F), Granite Shoals, TX, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. On may 29, 2022, at 0815, an Airborne Windsports Pty Ltd, edge XT-912-L light sport weight shift control aircraft bearing registration number [privacy data…
- [Accident 20220505020569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220505020569A), May 5, 2022: Charles R Kyle ZENITH STOL CH 701 (N701VX), Brandy Station, VA, Substantial damage. Investigation. Pilot arrived at airport at approximately 08:45L EDT to perform preflight inspection prior to conducting the flight. He found no anomalies. He…
- [Incident 20211015017089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211015017089I), Oct 15, 2021: Pipistrel Italia S R L ALPHA TRAINER (N221PF), Hickory, NC, Minor damage. Aircraft was landing runway 24 in Hickory, north carolina. The aircraft landed hard which resulted in a bounced landing. The aircraft hit nose first on a…
- [Accident 20211006017779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211006017779A), Oct 6, 2021: Sea & Sky Inc KRUCKER CYGNET (N38AT), Point Venture, TX, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Aircraft accident was witnessed and video confirmed. During level flight over lake travis, aircraft began a slight climb then came up into a sharp nose up…
- [Accident 20210317002619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210317002619A), Mar 17, 2021: Burg Frederick S ZEN CH701 (N43442), Shepherd, MT, Substantial damage. The PIC, [privacy data omitted], of N43442 did six "stop and go" landings on his landing strip with no issues. He went and flew around for an hour and came…
- [Accident 20201115020489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201115020489A), Nov 15, 2020: Air Creation TANARG (N912SU), Pahrump, NV, Substantial damage. On November 15, 2020, at approximately 1438 PDT, the las vegas flight standards district office received notification of a part 91 crash, involving a 2005 Air…
- [Accident 20201008018699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201008018699A), Oct 8, 2020: Pipistrel Italia S R L ALPHA TRAINER (N227PF), Rural Hall, NC, Substantial damage. Pilot became disoriented (vertigo), aircraft entered unusual attitude, pilot initiated emergency chute deployment, aircraft attitude contributed to probable…
- [Accident 20201003016699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201003016699A), Oct 3, 2020: Jonas Marcinko XLS (N7143A), Firth, ID, Substantial damage. Pilot took off from home field around 1900 local time and flew south for 10 minutes. Made normal approach from the south. As pilot was approaching ground the…
- [Incident 20200804010499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200804010499I), Aug 4, 2020: Lowell Fitt KITFOX IV-1200 (N338S), Elko, NV, Minor damage. Pilot stated upon touchdown aircraft veered off runway and was not controllable with braking resulting in the left axle flange breaking
- [Incident 20200711013129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200711013129I), Jul 11, 2020: Rans S-12XL (N937TX), Taos, NM, Minor damage. On July 11, 2019, at 0940 MDT, a Rans S-12XL a light sport aircraft, N937TX, registered to [privacy data omitted], a private pilot, suffered a collapse of the…
- [Accident 20200607010189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200607010189A), Jun 7, 2020: Airborne 912 XT (N88ZT), Bristol, WI, Substantial damage. Pilot had not yet soloed in weight shift aircraft but felt comfortable from last session to perform take offs and landings safely. Take off and pattern were…
- [Incident 20200124001759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200124001759I), Jan 24, 2020: David R Owens RANS S12XL (N46LC), Byron, CA, Minor damage. Received report from Byron airport of an aircraft that taxied into hangars. Arrived on seen and discovered damaged aircraft (rans S12XL). Damage was consistent…
- [Accident 20200113004059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200113004059A), Jan 13, 2020: Airborne Windsports Pty Ltd EDGE XT-912-L (N805M), Hawthorne, CA, Substantial damage. On January 13, 2020 at approximately 12:15 p.m. pacific time. [privacy data omitted] Despie departed Hawthorne airport (hhr) in N805M (edge XT-912-L…
- [Incident 20191215021569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191215021569I), Dec 15, 2019: Progressive Aerodyne Inc SEAREY LSA (N836SR), Lake City, FL, Minor damage. Pilot landed the aircraft and veered off runway. Upon inspection it was discovered that the cable that extended the tail wheel was broken in two and the tail…
- [Incident 20191017021069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191017021069I), Oct 17, 2019: Comco Ikarus Gmbh IKARUS C 42E (N475CR), Shell Lake, WI, Minor damage. Pilot departed airport on runway 14 lost engine power over lake executed a 180° turn back to runway and landed short of the airfield on the edge of the lake
- [Accident 20190707015509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190707015509A), Jul 7, 2019: North Wing Uum Inc SCOUT X-C (N419TN), Westfield, IN, Substantial damage. On July 7, 2019, at approximately 2055 eastern daylight time, at the Westfield, Indiana airport (I72), aircraft N419TN, a North Wing Uum Inc. Scout X-C,…
- [Incident 20190418003019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190418003019I), Apr 18, 2019: Pipistrel VIRUS 912 (N9HN), Santa Fe, NM, Minor damage. On April 18, 2019, a Pipistrel virus 912 motor-glider, registered to [privacy data omitted], crashed on departure roll, while attempting a takeoff at the Santa…
- [Accident 20190320022829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190320022829A), Mar 20, 2019: Air Creation TANARG (N912TJ), Kukio, HI, Substantial damage. At approximately 0949, engine stopped and aircraft began descent. Pilot attempted to land on soccer field but crashed 20 yards short of field. Fuel tank was…
- [Accident 20190228010599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190228010599A), Feb 28, 2019: Bell Jerry R KITFOX MDL CLASSICIV (N111YT), Floodwood, MN, Substantial damage. Pilot was returning from his annual flight review that morning. His CFI stated that he did an excellent job with crosswind landings to the paved runway they…
- [Accident 20181002016619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181002016619A), Oct 2, 2018: Airborne Windsports Pty Ltd EDGE XT 912-B (N20179), Frankston, TX, Substantial damage. Pilot made a landing at aero estates rnwy-27(T25) touch down point was 20% down the runway and touchdown was smooth at 35KTS. The front wheel jerked a bit from…
- [Accident 20180809010519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180809010519A), Aug 9, 2018: Airgyro Aviation LLC TERCEL (N557AT), Spanish Fork, UT, Substantial damage. Student pilot was to fly his first solo flight. He met with his CFI prior to the flight and discussed weather and the plan for the flight the was to occur. The…
- [Accident 20180724017939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180724017939A), Jul 24, 2018: Airborne Windsports Pty Ltd EDGE XT-912-L (N824PB), Albuquerque, NM, Substantial damage. On July 24, 2018, at 07:45 MDT a Airborne windsports pty, edge XT-912L, N824PB, registered to [privacy data omitted], lost dirctional control during landing,…
- [Accident 20180415012999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180415012999A), Apr 15, 2018: Airborne Windsports Pty Ltd XT-912-L (N107PW), Peoria, AZ, Destroyed. On April 15, 2108 at approximately 06:30 local time N107PW a Airborne windsports experimental aircraft lost control making an emergency landing while in the…
- [Incident 20180313002469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180313002469I), Mar 13, 2018: Aeropro Cz EUROFOX LSA (N989G), Punta Gorda, FL, Minor damage. Aircraft was on downwind for runway 4 when it struck a turkey vulture in the pilot side windscreen. Aircraft landed safely and exited the runway on to taxiway…
- [Accident 20180225003109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180225003109A), Feb 25, 2018: Airborne Windsports Pty Ltd EDGE XT-912-L (N98YW), Eustis, FL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Witness reported that the pilot taxied to runway 18; and added enough power to get the aircraft off the ground (about 10-20 feet). The witness reported that…
- [Accident 20171202022359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171202022359A), Dec 2, 2017: Weaver David A PULSAR - 912XP (N912GR), Plato Center, IL, Substantial damage. On December 2, 2017, the pilot in command (PIC) of N912GR, a pulsar 912XP, departed lawrenceville/vincennes airport (lwv) on a cross-country flight to olson…
- [Incident 20171128022169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171128022169I), Nov 28, 2017: Northwing APACHE (N763BB), Pahrump, NV, Minor damage. It appears that the pilot had a hard landing and had too much speed when the aircraft touched down, the aircraft bounced side to side before coming to rest on…
- [Accident 20171026021269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171026021269A), Oct 26, 2017: Six Chuter West LLC LEGEND XL (N781SC), Mabton, WA, Substantial damage. On October 26, 2017, at 0900 pacific daylight time, a 2016 Six Chuter West LLC. Legend Xl, registration number N781SC, impacted terrain following contact with…
- [Accident 20170701010819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170701010819A), Jul 1, 2017: North Wing Uum Inc SCOUT X-C (N492XB), Chelan, WA, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. On July 02, 2017 N492X impacted into the side of a mountain approximately 20 feet from the summit. The aircraft rolled down the mountain approximately 30 feet…
- [Accident 20161206018949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161206018949A), Dec 6, 2016: Edge XT-912-L (N188M), Santa Barbara, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Accident aircraft departed Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, sba, Santa Barbara, CA, via runway 15L, making a right closed traffic to do pattern work and…
- [Accident 20161001017409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161001017409A), Oct 1, 2016: Airborne Windsports Pty Ltd EDGE XT-912-L (N53AW), Fort Valley, GA, Substantial damage. On October 1, 2016 the pilot [privacy data omitted] of N53AW was conducting a routine flight in the local vicinity of a private airstrip located in Fort…
- [Accident 20161001016119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161001016119A), Oct 1, 2016: Drake KITFOX SPEEDSTER (N157D), Jennings, LA, Destroyed. The aircraft was departing north on grass runway 35. The aircraft became airborne at 700 ft. 1100 Feet down the rumway at approximately 75FT AGL the aircraft's…
- [Accident 20160917018729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160917018729A), Sep 17, 2016: Alex Michael Bantum/Tercel USA TERCEL-GYROPLANE (N528WM), Blairstown, NJ, Substantial damage. The pilot stated that he positioned the aircraft on runway 25 to practice take-off and landings and engaged the breaks. He brought the stick vertical and then…
- [Incident 20160606006319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160606006319I), Jun 6, 2016: Deitzel KITFOX 4 (N2722T), Shreveport, LA, Minor damage. Student pilot was receiving instruction in light sport VMC in a home built aircraft. The aircraft was cleared for departure on rwy 32 and began a takeoff roll…

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