# NTSB investigations: Rotax 912UL series

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

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

Page 1 of 2 · 70 investigations

- [NTSB CEN26LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA238.md): Airborne Windsports PTY Edge XT-912-L · Winona, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jun 26, 2026 · N912CV · Substantial damage
  > On June 25, 2026, about 2000 central daylight time, an Airborne Windsports Pty Ltd Edge Xt-912-L weight-shift-control light sport aircraft, N912CV was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Winona Municipal Airport (ONA) Winona,…
- [NTSB WPR26FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA202.md): Pipistrel D O O Sinus 912 · Columbus, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 31, 2026 · N1277P · Destroyed
  > On May 31, 2026, about 1236 central daylight time, a Pipistrel D O O Sinus 912, N1277P, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Columbus, Mississippi. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB ERA26LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA201.md): Sky Ranger SKY Ranger 1 · Front Royal, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2026 · N8092S · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Pipistrel Alpha Trainer · Peyton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 14, 2026 · N495LP · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Czech Aircraft Group Sro Sportcruiser · Puyallup, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 25, 2025 · N538SF · Substantial damage
  > On August 25, 2025, about 1456 Pacific daylight time, a Czech Aircraft Group SRO Sportcruiser, N538SF was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Puyallup, Washington. The pilot sustained serious injuries, and the passenger was not…
- [NTSB ERA24LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA276.md): Snyder Searey · New Ipswich, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2024 · N453TS · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Pipistrel Italia S R L Alpha Trainer · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2024 · N208ZM · Substantial damage
  > 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 decision to land with a tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN23LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA165.md): Pipistrel Lsa Sinus · Kingsford, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 13, 2023 · N413EK · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Trendak Taurus · Strawberry Reservoir, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 11, 2023 · N553AT · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Willman Loren LOREN'S Aircam · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 19, 2023 · N420PF · 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/spin at an altitude too low for recovery.
- [NTSB ERA22FA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA422.md): Wren Ronnie D Titan II · Citra, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 17, 2022 · N709RD · Substantial damage
  > 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 control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of…
- [NTSB ERA22FA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA387.md): Sea & Sky Krucker Cygnet · Emily, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 28, 2022 · N505DB · Substantial damage
  > 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 in degraded takeoff and climb performance. Contributing to…
- [NTSB WPR22FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA189.md): Airborne Windsports PTY Edge XT-912-L · Granite Shoals, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 29, 2022 · N490F · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Charles R Kyle Zenith Stol CH 701 · Culpepper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 5, 2022 · N701VX · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Sea & Sky Krucker Cygnet · Point Venture, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 7, 2021 · N38AT · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Burg Frederick S ZEN CH701 · Shepherd, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 17, 2021 · N43442 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Pipistrel Alpha Trainer · Rural Hall, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 8, 2020 · N227PF · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Capella XLS · Firth, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 4, 2020 · N7143A · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): North Wing Uum Scout X-C · Rochester, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2020 · N417HW · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Airborne XT912 · Bristol, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2020 · N88ZT · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Airborne XT912 · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 13, 2020 · N805M · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): North Wing Uum Scout · Westfield, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2019 · N419TN · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and wing strike.
- [NTSB GAA19CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA181.md): Air Creation Tanarg · Kailua-Kona, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2019 · N912TJ · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Denney Kitfox MDL Classiciv · Floodwood, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 28, 2019 · N111YT · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Airborne Windsports PTY Edge XT 912 · Frankston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2018 · N20179 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Airgyro Tercel · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2018 · N557AT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain pitch and yaw control during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA18CA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA436.md): Airborne Windsports PTY Edge XT-912-L · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2018 · N824PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR18LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA121.md): Airborne Windsports PTY XT-912-L · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2018 · N107PW · Substantial damage
  > An inflight loss of control due to failure of the weight-shift-control aircraft's wing assembly.
- [NTSB GAA18CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA162.md): Aeropro CZ Eurofox LSA · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2018 · N989G · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a large bird during approach.
- [NTSB ERA18LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA089.md): Airborne Windsports PTY Edge XT 912 L · Eustis, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Feb 25, 2018 · N98YW · Substantial damage
  > 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 to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the…
- [NTSB GAA18CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA069.md): Weaver David A Pulsar 912XP · Plato Center, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2017 · N912GR · Substantial damage
  > 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 pilot-controlled lighting system due to its configuration.
- [NTSB GAA18CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA029.md): Six Chuter West Legend XL · Mabton, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2017 · N781SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid transmission wires.
- [NTSB WPR17FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA139.md): North Wing Uum Sport X2 912 · Chelan, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2017 · N492XB · Destroyed
  > 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 to demonstrate a spiral dive maneuver at an altitude that…
- [NTSB WPR17FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA033.md): Airborne Windsports PTY Edge XT-912-L · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2016 · N188M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB GAA17CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA004.md): Airborne Windsports PTY Edge XT 912 L · Fort Valley, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2016 · N53AW · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Drake Kitfox Speedster · Jennings, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2016 · N157D · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Alex Michael Bantum/Tercel USA TERCEL-GYROPLANE · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2016 · N528WM · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Sweeney Timothy J Rans S6-ES · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2015 · N688KA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a nose gear collapse and nose over.
- [NTSB ERA16LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA014.md): Gross Michael E Stol CH 701 · Eufala, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2015 · N4931M · Substantial damage
  > 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. Also causal was the pilot's decision to continue the takeoff…
- [NTSB ERA15CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA020.md): Airborne Windsports PTY Edge XT 912 L · Sebring, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2014 · N29ME · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Bertagna John Just Highlander · Birdsboro, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2014 · N61148 · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Weinzierl Searey · Stanwood, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2014 · N669DT · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Maxair Drifter Drifter II · Lafayette, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2013 · N42548 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Robert Golding Tbirdii · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2013 · N31683 · Substantial damage
  > 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 during a low pass.
- [NTSB WPR13LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA347.md): Airborne Windsports PTY Edge XT-912-L · Red Bluff, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2013 · N123FJ · Destroyed
  > 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.md): North Wing Scout X-C · Waterville, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2012 · N467XW · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Seymour Skyranger · Perris, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2012 · N936LS · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Ellefson T-BIRD II · Richfield, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2012 · N8106C · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2012 · N182EV · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Pipistrel Virus 912 · Ray, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2012 · N325MZ · Substantial damage
  > 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 precluded normal operation.

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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 ('55571')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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