# NTSB investigations: Rotax 912UL

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

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

- [NTSB CEN26FA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA311.md): EXP Stol CH701 · Neosho, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 7, 2026 · N101XV · Substantial damage
  > On September 7, 2026, about 1337 central daylight time, an experimental STOL CH701 airplane, N101XV, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Neosho, Missouri. The pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was…
- [NTSB CEN26LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA268.md): Kitfox III · Ephraim, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 27, 2026 · N573TB · Substantial damage
  > On July 26, 2026, at 1941 central daylight time, an experimental Kitfox III airplane, N573TB, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Ephraim, Wisconsin. The private pilot and a passenger were uninjured. The airplane was operated…
- [NTSB WPR26LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA173.md): Pipistrel Alpha Trainer · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 18, 2026 · N143AW · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA25FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA202.md): Harteveld Drew J Chinook Plus 2 · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 16, 2025 · N3300K · Destroyed
  > On May 16, 2025, about 1642 eastern daylight time, an experimental, amateur-built Chinook Plus 2, N3300K, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Pittstown, NJ. The private pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB ERA23LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA390.md): Irwin Jeffrey C Buccaneer Biib · Sopchoppy, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 19, 2023 · N1206J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN23LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA227.md): Kolb Twinstar · Starbuck, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2023 · N1025T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and hard landing, which resulted in the left axle fracturing from bending overstress.
- [NTSB ERA22LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA305.md): Duffy Russell A Slingshot · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2022 · N63RD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing leading to an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB ANC20LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA053.md): Zenith Stol CH701 · Ambler, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 31, 2020 · N324WS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to take off from unsuitable terrain, which resulted in impact with uneven terrain, the subsequent failure of the nosewheel fork, and a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR19FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA159.md): Titan Titan II · Summerville, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 5, 2019 · N4362V · Destroyed
  > The noncertificated pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA18LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA239.md): Avid MK-4 · Harnett, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2018 · N628X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN18LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA219.md): Aston Kinsey Tercel · Cokeville, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2018 · N640BE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of gyrocopter control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the gyrocopter revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN17LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA156.md): Loomis Xenon 4 · Knoxville, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2017 · N912XV · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the owners to obtain proper materials regarding the operation and maintenance of the engine.
- [NTSB GAA16CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA164.md): Pphu Ekolot KR-030 Topaz · Lake Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2016 · N717SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing in a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA15CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA080.md): Bauer Thomas G Kitfox III · Bumpass, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2014 · N573TB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during a water landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA405.md): Juneau Stol CH-701 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N701BZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a stall and a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA177.md): Quist Kitfox · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 3, 2011 · N788Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a vehicle.
- [NTSB CHI99LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA255.md): Buss Avid Flyer Mark IV · New London, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1999 · N392SB · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the powerplant seizing and the misjudged flare by the pilot.
- [NTSB BFO95LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA099.md): Deangelo Kitfox Speedster · Youngstown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1995 · N122DP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. A related factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft while carrying a passenger.
- [NTSB LAX95LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA279.md): Mcnulty Kitfox IV 1200 · Weed, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1995 · N38HM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delayed application of sufficient power to arrest a high sink rate, which resulted in a hard landing. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of recent flight experience and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB LAX94LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA380.md): Singer Kitfox IV · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1994 · N93CM · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel prior to departure, and his inaccurate en route fuel consumption calculations.

## 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 ('55592')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912ul/ntsb

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