# Rotax 914 series - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 55575 - Manufacturer (registry): ROTAX - Model: 914 SERIES - Engine type: 4 cycle - Power: 100 hp - Data sheet: [TCDS E00058NE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00058NE) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG - Installed in: 228 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-914-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. - [AD 2026-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-16-11): Reciprocating Engine Front Section · BRP-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 16 more. Effective Aug 28, 2026 - [AD 2023-17-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-17-13): Reciprocating Engine Front Section · BRP-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 16 more. Effective Sep 20, 2023 - [AD 2019-21-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-21-12): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section · BRP-Rotax 914 F2, 914 F3 and 914 F4. Effective Nov 19, 2019 - [AD 2019-10-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-10-04): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section · BRP-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Jul 10, 2019 - [AD 2016-23-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-23-04): Carburetor floats · BRP-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Dec 7, 2016 - [AD 2016-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-13-04): Engine coolant temperature limit · BRP--POWERTRAIN 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Jul 27, 2016 - [AD 2013-15-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-15-19): Excessive oil consumption · BRP--POWERTRAIN 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Aug 27, 2013 - [AD 2012-04-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-04-03): Oil pump attachment bolts · BRP--POWERTRAIN 912 S2, 912 S3 and 914 F2. Effective Mar 16, 2012 - [AD 2012-01-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-01-07): Fuel pressure regulators · BRP--POWERTRAIN 914 F2, 914 F3 and 914 F4. Effective Feb 27, 2012 - [AD 2011-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-25-02): Crankshaft · BRP--POWERTRAIN 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Dec 22, 2011 - [AD 2011-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-12-04): Washers · Bombardier-Rotax 912 F3, 912 S2, 912 S3 and 4 more. Effective Jun 27, 2011 - [AD 2010-20-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-20-23): Engine crankcase · Bombardier-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Nov 8, 2010 - [AD 2008-26-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-26-05): Exhaust muffler · BRP--POWERTRAIN 914 F2, 914 F3 and 914 F4. Effective Jan 26, 2009 - [AD 2005-01-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-14): Valve train on all engines · BRP--POWERTRAIN 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Feb 15, 2005 - [AD 2002-16-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-16-07): Valve Spring Retainers · BRP--POWERTRAIN 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Sep 3, 2002 - [AD 2002-10-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-10-14): Exhaust Bend Assemblies Located Between the Cylinder Heads and Exhaust Manifold Assembly · BRP--POWERTRAIN 914 F2, 914 F3 and 914 F4. Effective Jun 12, 2002 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2013-07-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-07-12) (historical): Cylinder heads · BRP--POWERTRAIN 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Apr 30, 2013 - [AD 2002-21-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-21-16) (historical): Valve train · Bombardier-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 6 more. Effective Oct 28, 2002 - [AD 2002-16-26](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-16-26) (historical): Engine crankcase · Bombardier-Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4 and 3 more. Effective Sep 16, 2002 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (3) - [SAIB NE-05-84R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-05-84R1): Reciprocating Engine Liquid Cooling: Bombardier-Rotax 912 & 914 Series Engines. Issued Sep 10, 2009 - [SAIB NE-08-36](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-08-36): BRP-Rotax 912 A, 912 F, 912 S, & 914 F Series Reciprocating Engines. Issued Jul 16, 2008 - [SAIB NE-05-84](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-05-84) (historical): . Issued Aug 30, 2005 ## Registered aircraft (228, first 50) - [N104Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N104Y): [Richter-Sand Robert J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICHTER-SAND%20ROBERT%20J), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 2017, S/N KA11316217 - [N1080](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1080): [Skram Airlines LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKRAM%20AIRLINES%20LLC), [Wurtsboro, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Wurtsboro), built 2013, S/N 1LK579C - [N112G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N112G): Sigmaringen, built 2000, S/N 37, Sale reported - [N113RS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N113RS): [Blades Over Me LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLADES%20OVER%20ME%20LLC), [Vero Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Vero%20Beach), built 2020, S/N 071 - [N115KB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N115KB): [Fly Away Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLY%20AWAY%20INC), [Lackawanna, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Lackawanna), built 2014, S/N 1LK588C - [N120ST](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120ST): [Stemme USA Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEMME%20USA%20INC), [West Columbia, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/West%20Columbia), built 2026, S/N 12-062 - [N1227Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1227Z): [Fisichella David C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FISICHELLA%20DAVID%20C), [Falmouth, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Falmouth), built 2024, S/N A017 - [N123TN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N123TN): [Montana Retirement Center LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MONTANA%20RETIREMENT%20CENTER%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 2010, S/N 006 - [N124A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N124A): [Finck Charles F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FINCK%20CHARLES%20F), [Liberty Lake, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Liberty%20Lake), built 2008, S/N 1MK 442 C - [N124W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N124W): [Larson Bruce W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LARSON%20BRUCE%20W), [Urbana, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Urbana), built 2024, S/N JA428-12-14 - [N129DC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N129DC): [Moonbeam Management LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOONBEAM%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC), [Longwood, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Longwood), built 2014, S/N 1LK574C - [N129GF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N129GF): [Frick Gary A Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRICK%20GARY%20A%20TRUSTEE), [Marion, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Marion), S/N 126 - [N12AY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12AY): [Yerly Alan K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YERLY%20ALAN%20K), [Valrico, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Valrico), built 2009, S/N A54A - [N12RT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12RT): [Duncan, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Duncan), built 2020, S/N 1966, Registration pending - [N133RD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N133RD): [Godfrey Kirk P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GODFREY%20KIRK%20P), [Cameron Park, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Cameron%20Park), built 2007, S/N 1DK396C - [N134AB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N134AB): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 2002, S/N PFA 247-13879 - [N136RT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N136RT): [Jc/Rc Ventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JC%2FRC%20VENTURES%20LLC), [Key West, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Key%20West), S/N 1859 - [N140VT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N140VT): [Detert Bradley](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DETERT%20BRADLEY), [Valparaiso, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Valparaiso), built 2014, S/N 11-140 - [N147DK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N147DK): [Specialty Aerospace LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPECIALTY%20AEROSPACE%20LLC), [Grand Rapids, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Grand%20Rapids), built 2013, S/N 1LK568C - [N14EP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14EP): [Batterman Eric P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BATTERMAN%20ERIC%20P), [Princeton, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Princeton), built 2009, S/N 1DK399C - [N152TU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N152TU): [Campbell Steven G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAMPBELL%20STEVEN%20G), [Newport Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Newport%20Beach), built 2016, S/N 052 - [N155M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N155M): [Lawton John Mann](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAWTON%20JOHN%20MANN), [Whitwell, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Whitwell), built 2018, S/N 53418 - [N1564](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1564): [Stick & Rudder LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STICK%20%26%20RUDDER%20LLC), [London, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/London), built 2015, S/N 160/2015 - [N158MB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N158MB): [Kropelin Barry R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KROPELIN%20BARRY%20R), [Waxhaw, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Waxhaw), built 2020, S/N 08175451014 - [N1688B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1688B): [Chen Chris](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHEN%20CHRIS), [Monrovia, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Monrovia), built 2013, S/N V00123 - [N16BM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16BM): [Wilson Joshua A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILSON%20JOSHUA%20A), [Mckinney, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mckinney), built 2022, S/N PM007 - [N175PM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N175PM): [Moulton William M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOULTON%20WILLIAM%20M), [Meredith, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Meredith), built 2007, S/N 1 MK 436C - [N177BK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N177BK): [Thompson Bruce G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMPSON%20BRUCE%20G), [Ithaca, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Ithaca), built 2015, S/N 1MK466C - [N17VP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17VP): [Avstar Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVSTAR%20INC), [Seattle, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Seattle), built 2016, S/N JA433-01-15 - [N18WC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18WC): Sigmaringen, built 2000, S/N 38, Sale reported - [N1971P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1971P): [Sebesta Kenneth D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEBESTA%20KENNETH%20D), [Boston, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Boston), built 2011, S/N 015 - [N1985A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1985A): [Jp Aero Holdings Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JP%20AERO%20HOLDINGS%20INC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 2019, S/N 315 - [N1DL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1DL): [Thunderbird Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THUNDERBIRD%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Littleton, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Littleton), built 1999, S/N 11-031 - [N208X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N208X): [Idahoxray LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IDAHOXRAY%20LLC), [Saint Anthony, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Saint%20Anthony), built 2019, S/N S70411072 - [N211KA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N211KA): [Klinefelter Kevin J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KLINEFELTER%20KEVIN%20J), [Bishop, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Bishop), S/N 01 - [N212X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N212X): [Wittstruck Ivan W Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WITTSTRUCK%20IVAN%20W%20JR), [Greeley, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greeley), built 2018, S/N 54218 - [N216PM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N216PM): [Bolinger Andy L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOLINGER%20ANDY%20L), [La Follette, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/La%20Follette), built 2012, S/N V00065 - [N219GH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N219GH): [Burrichter Steven](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURRICHTER%20STEVEN), [Scottsdale, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Scottsdale), built 2010, S/N 05080007 - [N220TS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N220TS): [Condor LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONDOR%20LLC), [Ponte Vedra Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ponte%20Vedra%20Beach), built 2013, S/N 025 - [N222D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N222D): [Patterson Lawrence Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PATTERSON%20LAWRENCE%20JR), [Tampa, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tampa), built 2005, S/N 1MK378C - [N226HC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N226HC): [Safeway Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAFEWAY%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Richmond, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Richmond), built 2016, S/N 120 - [N228FT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N228FT): [Cole Matthew Dewayne](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLE%20MATTHEW%20DEWAYNE), [Trenton, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Trenton), S/N A-115 - [N228X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N228X): [Midgley Edward S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MIDGLEY%20EDWARD%20S), [Sugar Grove, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Sugar%20Grove), built 2014, S/N 085 - [N232SS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N232SS): [Haynes John H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAYNES%20JOHN%20H), [Gainesville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Gainesville), built 2015, S/N JA 327-11-13 - [N2341R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2341R): [Magniflight LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAGNIFLIGHT%20LLC), [Pensacola, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pensacola), built 2020, S/N 24192284 - [N237AE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N237AE): [Collins Alan M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLLINS%20ALAN%20M), [Delta, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Delta), built 2011, S/N S70204-011 - [N241GG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N241GG): [Thompson Tom III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMPSON%20TOM%20III), [Byers, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Byers), built 2012, S/N 24127574 - [N247WT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N247WT): [Hansen Kevin Lee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANSEN%20KEVIN%20LEE), [Island Park, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Island%20Park), S/N 0114603 - [N24YD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24YD): [Hezmalhalch Keith P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEZMALHALCH%20KEITH%20P), [Napa, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Napa), built 2007, S/N 1DK427C - [N24YT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24YT): [Badger Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BADGER%20AIR%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2017, S/N 125 All 228: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-914-series/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (33) 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 CEN26LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA081), Dec 23, 2025: Ela ELA10 (N396S), Morris, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure obtain the proper rotor rpm before applying power for the takeoff roll which resulted in a loss of control. - [NTSB CEN25LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA022), Oct 19, 2024: Magniflight M24 Orion (N4777W), Valmeyer, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of control due to flight control interference by the passenger during takeoff. - [NTSB ERA24LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA313), Jul 6, 2024: Trozzi Thomas Searey (N222D), Eustis, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor's failure to properly configure the landing gear before performing a water landing. - [NTSB WPR24LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA153), May 15, 2024: Stemme S10-VT (N995J), Moriarty, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s unstabilized approach, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. - [NTSB WPR23LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA228), Jun 9, 2023: Benoit Leclair Rans S-7S (N56QC), Bryce Canyon, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll and subsequent impact with terrain during go-around. - [NTSB WPR22LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA134), Mar 23, 2022: Autogyro Cavalon (N1688B), El Monte, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s diverted attention during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control. - [NTSB ERA22LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA134), Feb 20, 2022: Spangenberg AR-1KC (N65PC), Sarasota, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper control input during an aborted takeoff procedure, which resulted in a main rotor blade contacting the vertical stabilizer, a loss of control, and subsequent runway excursion. - [NTSB WPR21LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA325), Aug 16, 2021: Stout Garry V Europa - Trigear (N133AC), Hanksville, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s installation of a non-original equipment manufactured radiator cap, which resulted in the loss of coolant and the engine’s exceedance of the maximum admissible cylinder head temperature.… - [NTSB WPR21LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA267), Jul 11, 2021: Just JA30 Superstol (N17VP), May, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop and collision with terrain. - [NTSB WPR21FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA243), Jun 27, 2021: Feraca Edward M Searey LSX (N62EF), Logan, UT, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of airplane control while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a collision with a house. - [NTSB WPR21LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA172), Apr 22, 2021: Michael J Robbins Searey (N888MJ), Friday Harbor, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Partial loss of engine power due to the detachment of the throttle cable from the carburetor arm, as a result of the pilot’s inadequate maintenance which resulted in an off-airport landing and impact… - [NTSB GAA20CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA045), Oct 14, 2019: Aeropro CZ A220 (N441B), Buckeye, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing with a crosswind, which resulted in tailwheel impacting vegetation and the left main landing gear collapsing. - [NTSB WPR19FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA133), May 6, 2019: Just JA30 Superstol (N825PW), Chelan, WA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. - [NTSB WPR19LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA054), Jan 2, 2019: Progressive Aerodyne Searey (N24YD), Sacramento, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to properly configure the landing gear before performing a water landing. - [NTSB ERA18WA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA223), Aug 19, 2018: Stemme S12 (N612ST), Santo Domingo Norte, Dominican Republic, substantial damage, 2 fatal - [NTSB GAA18CA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA443), Jul 22, 2018: Just JA30 Superstol (N825PW), Chelan Falls, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper approach over a river, which resulted in a collision with a dock. - [NTSB GAA18CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA049), Nov 19, 2017: John Roscoe Autogyro Cavalon (N953LS), Casa Grande, AZ, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in loss of directional control and a subsequent runway excursion. - [NTSB ERA18LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA027), Nov 17, 2017: Homer Autogyro Cavalon (N470CH), Oak Island, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB GAA17CA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA420), Jul 18, 2017: Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2008 (N445X), Lone Rock, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control and runway excursion during the aborted landing. Contributing to the… - [NTSB GAA17CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA246), Apr 24, 2017: Thomas B Mcgrath JA30 Superstol (N614WB), Chesterfield, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in crosswind conditions. - [NTSB ERA16LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA263), Jul 19, 2016: Tecnam P2008 (N615BS), Warrenton, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to begin the takeoff roll with helicopter traffic on the runway, which led to a rejected takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper use of the toe brakes,… - [NTSB ERA16FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA194), May 24, 2016: Jihlavan Airplanes Sro KP 5 ASA (N440JM), Rhoadesville, VA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilots' loss of control that necessitated the activation of the parachute system and the airplane manufacturer's inadequate design of the front parachute anchor attachment structure, which… - [NTSB ERA16LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA162), Apr 16, 2016: Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2008 (N588TA), Burgaw, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to activate the airplane’s alternator, which resulted in an eventual loss of electrical power to the engine’s fuel pumps, fuel starvation, and a total loss of engine power.… - [NTSB CEN16LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA015), Oct 17, 2015: Bobby Martin Autogyro MTO Sport (N3232Z), Wallisville, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: Fracture of the pusher propeller blade due to impact damage from an unknown object while in flight, which resulted in a severe vibration and a loss of thrust. - [NTSB WPR14CA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA306), Jul 21, 2014: Bosco Don Searey (N83007), Mount Vernon, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the incorrect decision to takeoff once the sponson had been damaged. - [NTSB WPR14FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA209), May 24, 2014: Kenneth A Berger Searey LSX (N249PW), Electric City, WA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during takeoff after encountering a boat wake, which resulted in the airplane bouncing, impacting the water’s surface, and subsequently becoming… - [NTSB ERA14CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA190), Apr 10, 2014: Progressive Aerodyne Searey LSA (N657G), Tavares, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a bounced landing and his delay in performing a go around which resulted in a collision with trees. - [NTSB CEN14LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA168), Mar 21, 2014: Olson Perry D Titan 51 Mustang (N43889), Evans, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The builder's improper wiring of both fuel pumps to the battery-powered bus, which resulted in a total loss of engine power when the batteries failed because all power to the fuel pumps was lost. - [NTSB ERA12LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA364), May 26, 2012: Moyes B/Bailey B Dragonfly (N56FP), Trenton, GA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The airplane's entry into an uncontrolled descent for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded… - [NTSB CEN12FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA073), Nov 20, 2011: Skykits Savannah VGW (N61XT), Plato Center, IL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The noncertificated pilot’s decision to fly the airplane without receiving any flight instruction in the airplane, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff and the… - [NTSB ERA11FA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA413), Jul 23, 2011: Moyes Dragonfly (N402HA), Ridgely, MD, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: An in-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations. - [NTSB LAX08CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA220), Jul 9, 2008: David Jarrett Searey (N24YD), Ennis Lake, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear prior to landing on the water. - [NTSB ATL06LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA060), Apr 2, 2006: Just Highlander (N9085N), Walhalla, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot and owner/builders failure to determine the reason for partial loss of engine power resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination on a subsequent flight. ## FAA accident and incident reports (47) 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 20251223021029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251223021029A), Dec 23, 2025: Edward M Hatten ECLIPSE 10 (N396S), Morris, IL, Substantial damage. On December 23, 2025, at 1315 local time, the pilot in command (PIC) of N396S, an experimental amateur-built eclipse 10, was involved in an event at Morris… - [Accident 20241019016369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241019016369A), Oct 19, 2024: Magniflight LLC M24 ORION (N4777W), Valmeyer, IL, Substantial damage. A gyroplane with one passenger attempted to takeoff on an approved grass runway. During takeoff the pilot rotated prior to reaching his rotation takeoff speed.… - [Accident 20240706010689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240706010689A), Jul 6, 2024: Trozzi Thomas SEAREY (N222D), Leesburg, FL, Destroyed. On the morning of Saturday, July 6, 2024, instructor pilot was demonstrating ([privacy data omitted]) a water landing [privacy data omitted]) on lake yale.… - [Accident 20240515012569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240515012569A), May 15, 2024: Stemme Gmbh & Co S10-VT (N995J), Moriarty, NM, Substantial damage. On 5/15/2024, at approximately 1422MDT, a motorized glider touched down on rwy 17, went off the end of the runway, ground-looped and crashed approx 200 yards… - [Accident 20230609007169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230609007169A), Jun 9, 2023: Benoit Leclair RANS S-7S (N56QC), Bryce Canyon, UT, Substantial damage. On June 9, 2023 at 0608 MST, the PIC of [privacy data omitted] departed UT9 on a VFR flight to bce. The flight was uneventful and at 0750 the PIC began descent… - [Accident 20220323004089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220323004089A), Mar 23, 2022: Chris Chen CAVALON (N1688B), Elmonte, CA, Substantial damage. At 1145 PDT on 3/23/2022, N1688B, Cavalon gyro copter, experienced a hard landing followed by a rotor strike on runway 19 at el monte (EMT) airport. The… - [Accident 20220220002379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220220002379A), Feb 20, 2022: Paul D Spangenberg AR-1KC (N65PC), Sarasota, FL, Substantial damage. On February 20, 2022, at 1443 EST, N65PC, amateur built 2019 Paul D Spangenberg AR-1KC, [privacy data omitted] was involved in an accident where the aircraft… - [Accident 20210816014369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210816014369A), Aug 16, 2021: Stout Garry V EUROPA - TRIGEAR (N133AC), Hanksville, UT, Substantial damage. 08/16/2021, 1715 MDT N133AC emergency landed on a dirt road after cooling system failure, 1 POB no injuries, aircraft had substantial damage near Hanksville,… - [Accident 20210711010599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210711010599A), Jul 11, 2021: Gary Schmitt JA30 SUPERSTOL (N17VP), May, ID, Substantial damage. On landing & during roll out, a/c drifted to right of edge of runway. Full left rudder input made. Due to low speed rudder input not effective at returning a/c… - [Accident 20210626010409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210626010409A), Jun 26, 2021: Feraca Edward M SEAREY LSX (N62EF), North Logan, UT, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Pilot was flying north along mountain base into a wind. Made a sharp banking 180 degree turn into the slope. Aircraft lost lift and attempt to recover was… - [Accident 20210422006529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210422006529A), Apr 22, 2021: Michael J Robbins SEAREY (N888MJ), Friday Harbor, WA, Substantial damage. Aircraft taking off from Friday Harbor Airport, about 200 feet in the air the engine lost power, started losing altitude, pilot turn slightly to the right and… - [Incident 20210305000909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210305000909I), Mar 5, 2021: Chris A Saurenmann SEAREY LSX (N334Q), Vero Beach, FL, Minor damage. On 3/5/2021 at 1630 EST, aircraft N334Q, a Searey Lsx departed runway 4 at Vero Beach Regional Airport. Upon takeoff, the aircraft suffered an engine failure.… - [Incident 20201212019199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201212019199I), Dec 12, 2020: Risley/Wade/Sherwood SEAREY (N277CG), Sebring, FL, Minor damage. N277CG landed hard on runway at Sebring regn airport. - [Incident 20200924022079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200924022079I), Sep 24, 2020: Becker Charles Joseph Jr SEAREY (N29WG), Laredo, TX, Minor damage. On September, 22, 2020 pilot was returning from a flight from mmnl to klrd. As he was crossing the border he was at the sw end of rwy. 32. Tower said he could… - [Incident 20200820015919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200820015919I), Aug 20, 2020: John A Brewer MAGNI GYRO M16 (N225MG), New Madrid, MO, Minor damage. 0N 08/21/2020 an incident was reported that a magni gyrocopter M16, N225MG, serial number 16116854 was involved in a incident in New Madrid, Missouri. The… - [Accident 20191014019569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191014019569A), Oct 14, 2019: Aeropro Cz A220 (N441B), Buckeye, AZ, Substantial damage. On October 14, 2014, at approximately 09:30, aircraft N441B, while attempting to land at Buckeye Arizona (bxk), experienced a strong gust of wind pushing the… - [Accident 20190506004109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190506004109A), May 6, 2019: Patrick Carroll JA30 SUPERSTOL (N825PW), Chelan, WA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Pilot of N825PW departed on rwy 20 climbed to 75FT and turned to heading of approximately 060 degrees stalled and crashed. The impact was fatal followed by a… - [Accident 20190102000069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190102000069A), Jan 2, 2019: Jarrett David SEAREY (N24YD), Sacramento, CA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Searey amateur-built experimental aircraft/boat departed from napa (kapc), one pilot, one passenger, VMC flight. While sightseeing around the Sacramento area,… - [Accident 20180722017599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180722017599A), Jul 22, 2018: Patrick Carroll JA30 SUPERSTOL (N825PW), Chelan Falls, WA, Substantial damage. Pilot had practiced numerous take offs and landings at lake Chelan airport prior to landing at Chelan Falls private strip. Flew to private strip in Chelan… - [Accident 20171118019189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171118019189A), Nov 18, 2017: John Roscoe AUTOGYRO CAVALON (N953LS), Casa Grande, AZ, Substantial damage. On November 18, 2017, about 16:15 local mountain standard time, an experimental category operating amateur built aircraft builder John Roscoe model auto gyro… - [Accident 20171117018839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171117018839A), Nov 17, 2017: Donald L Homer AUTOGYRO CAVALON (N470CH), Oak Island, NC, Substantial damage. The intended flight was for currency and a flight review at ksut. The pilot under instruction (piu) was on the controls for the normal runup, and takeoff.… - [Accident 20170717015479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170717015479A), Jul 17, 2017: Costruzioni P2008 (N445X), Lone Rock, WI, Substantial damage. On July 17, 2017 at 2000 CST, a Tecnam P2008 N445X piloted by student pilot ^Mr. Michael porter^, was damaged after touchdown on runway 9 at tri-county airport… - [Accident 20170424008539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170424008539A), Apr 24, 2017: Suprstol JA30 (N614WB), Chesterfield, MO, Substantial damage. On April 24, 2017 at approximately 1528 CST a JA30 superstol, N614WB s/n JA422-11-14, amateur built, piston powered experimental type aircraft sustained… - [Accident 20160719011309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160719011309A), Jul 19, 2016: Costruzioni Aeronautuche Tecna P2008 (N615BS), Midland, VA, Substantial damage. Pilot failed to control aircraft during takeoff and lost control. - [Accident 20160524006259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160524006259A), May 24, 2016: Jihlavan Airplanes Sro KP 5 ASA (N440JM), Rhoadesville, VA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Aircraft owner getting initial flight instruction in new type aircraft with instructor pilot. Aircrew lost control and impacted terrain in a near vertical,… - [Accident 20160416006709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160416006709A), Apr 16, 2016: Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2008 (N588TA), Burgaw, NC, Substantial damage. The pilot stated that he "took off from henderson field kacz in wallace, n.c. at about 1600 on April 16, 2016 for brunswick county jet center ksut in oak… - [Incident 20151229022299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151229022299I), Dec 29, 2015: Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2008 (N890TA), Ocala, FL, Minor damage. Incident happen during a training session to [privacy data omitted] in his P2008T sport light aircraft, in which they were practicing takeoofs & landings. It… - [Accident 20151018023549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151018023549A), Oct 18, 2015: Bobby Martin AUTOGYRO MTO SPORT (N3232Z), Anahuac, TX, Substantial damage. During cruise flight pilot heard noise and felt vibration. Made emergency landing in marsh. Aircraft rolled onto right side due to right main sinking into mud.… - [Incident 20150401004329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150401004329I), Apr 1, 2015: Abid Farooqui APOLLO AG1 (N914AG), Zephyrhills, FL, Minor damage. On a demo flight for potential customer. On takeoff, the passenger had access to flight controls in front seat. Upon rotation, the passenger used the control… - [Incident 20140831016869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140831016869I), Aug 31, 2014: Donald L Homer AUTOGYRO CAVALON (N470CH), Stevensville, MD, Minor damage. On approach to Kentmorr Airport, MD engine quit, landed short in a ditch, rotor blades struck ground as they were slowing down. - [Accident 20140721011999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140721011999A), Jul 21, 2014: Bosco Don SEAREY (N83007), Mount Vernon, WA, Substantial damage. During high speed taxi on the skagit river with the intent to takeoff, while executing a step turn, the airplane right wing dipped and damaged the right… - [Accident 20140524008009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140524008009A), May 24, 2014: Kenneth A Berger SEAREY LSX (N249PW), Steamboat Rock, WA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. The pilot had attempted to repair the left main gear seal (water to fusalage) with epoxy and electrical tape after being damaged during beaching. During the… - [Accident 20140410005059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140410005059A), Apr 10, 2014: Progressive Aerodyne Inc SEAREY LSA (N657G), Tavares, FL, Substantial damage. Inspector statement On April 10, 2014 around 11:00 am EST, [privacy data omitted] (PIC) certification # [privacy data omitted] flying a Searey Lsa N657G. Crash… - [Accident 20140321003719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140321003719A), Mar 21, 2014: Olson Perry D TITAN 51 MUSTANG (N43889), Evans, CO, Substantial damage. On March 21, 2014 at approximately 0749 local time, N43889, an amateur built titan T-51 mustang, was involved in an accident when the aircraft engine and… - [Accident 20120526008619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120526008619A), May 26, 2012: Moyes B/Bailey B DRAGONFLY (N56FP), Trenton, GA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. The accident occurred about 1620 eastern daylight time, an experimental light-sport Moyes B/Bailey B Dragonfly, N56FP, operated by [privacy data omitted], was… - [Incident 20120512008409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120512008409I), May 12, 2012: Stemme Ag S6 (N1971P), Erwinna, PA, Minor damage. On may 12, 2012 at approximatly 1200 hrs, [privacy data omitted] flying a Stemme Ag S6T owned by a friend, [privacy data omitted] landed on rwy 23. On roll-out… - [Accident 20111119027029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111119027029A), Nov 19, 2011: Skykits Corp SAVANNAH VGW (N61XT), Elgin, IL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Pilot started the airplane and the engine died. Pilot restarted the engine and allowed it to come to operating temperature. He taxied to the southwest end of… - [Incident 20110823020589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110823020589I), Aug 23, 2011: Pfingston Lee SEA REY LSX (N506LP), Apopka, FL, Substantial damage. Pilot was practing water landings. Pilot stated conditions were glassy surface. The pilot stated he misjudged altitude at the flare and aircraft bounced. On 3… - [Accident 20110723014179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110723014179A), Jul 23, 2011: Moyes DRAGONFLY (N402HA), Ridgley, MD, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Pilot made a steep climbing left turn to about 200', at that time the aircraft entered a left hand spin and struck the ground. - [Incident 20100712040329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100712040329I), Jul 12, 2010: Borger Robe EUROPA XS (N914XL), Denton, TX, Minor damage. The pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings in closed traffic. On the second takeoff attempt and at about 45 KTS. As the tail came up a gust of wind turned… - [Incident 20090522008009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090522008009I), May 22, 2009: Jihlav KP5ASA (N440JM), Oceano, CA, Minor damage. (-23) On may 22, 2009, the pilot of N440JM, a jihlavan, kp 5 asa departed Oceano airport on a local flight. On the takeoff roll the pilot reported that when he… - [Incident 20090317001709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090317001709I), Mar 17, 2009: Borger EUROPAXS (N914XL), Denton, TX, Minor damage. (-23) On March 17, 2009 at 1000, N914XL a europa xs, an experimental amateur kit built aircraft was operated by [privacy data omitted]. Just before takeoff as… - [Incident 20090305005229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090305005229I), Mar 5, 2009: Turnbu PROGRESSIVEA (N611KB), Las Vegas, NV, Minor damage. 3/6/09, On March 5, 2009 aftr landing and taxing in lake mead [privacy data omitted] landed at Henderson airport airport NV. At touch down the aircraft started… - [Accident 20080823846729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080823846729A), Aug 23, 2008: Amtr SEAREY (N133RD), St Helen, MI, Minor damage. (-23) Experimental, amphibious, Searey aircraft was landing on lake st. Helen in st. Helen mi. Pilot forgot to raise the landing gear for a water landing. The… - [Accident 20080709840899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080709840899A), Jul 9, 2008: Amtr SEAREY (N24YD), Ennis Lake, MT, Substantial damage. (-23) On 07/09/08, [privacy data omitted] flying an experimental category, homebuild amphibian searay aircraft, N24YD, from bozeman mt to Ennis Lake, MT… - [Accident 20060402006249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060402006249A), Apr 2, 2006: Justac HIGHLANDER (N9085N), Walhalla, SC, Destroyed. (-23) The pilot in command, the lone occupant of the aircraft, experienced power loss and finally engine failure while climbing after takeoff. In what appeared… - [Incident 20031019031729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031019031729I), Oct 19, 2003: Amtr EUROPAXS (N6LB), Camarillo, CA, Minor damage. (-23) Mr. Davey stated that after touch down and roll out, aircraft unexpectedly swerved left. He suspects that additional braking to exit runway caused tail… ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (1) Approved for this engine model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SE01966WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01966WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft engines. General Aviation Modifications Inc. Lists 914 F2 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.