# NTSB investigations: Rotax 914 series

A list on [Rotax 914 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-914-series.md).

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

- [NTSB CEN26LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA081.md): Ela ELA10 · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 23, 2025 · N396S · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Magniflight M24 Orion · Valmeyer, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 19, 2024 · N4777W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control due to flight control interference by the passenger during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA24LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA313.md): Trozzi Thomas Searey · Eustis, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2024 · N222D · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to properly configure the landing gear before performing a water landing.
- [NTSB WPR24LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA153.md): Stemme S10-VT · Moriarty, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2024 · N995J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR23LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA228.md): Benoit Leclair Rans S-7S · Bryce Canyon, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 9, 2023 · N56QC · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Autogyro Cavalon · El Monte, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 23, 2022 · N1688B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s diverted attention during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA22LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA134.md): Spangenberg AR-1KC · Sarasota, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 20, 2022 · N65PC · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Stout Garry V Europa - Trigear · Hanksville, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 16, 2021 · N133AC · Substantial damage
  > 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. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable…
- [NTSB WPR21LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA267.md): Just JA30 Superstol · May, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 11, 2021 · N17VP · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Feraca Edward M Searey LSX · Logan, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 27, 2021 · N62EF · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Michael J Robbins Searey · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 22, 2021 · N888MJ · Substantial damage
  > 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 with vegetation.
- [NTSB GAA20CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA045.md): Aeropro CZ A220 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2019 · N441B · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Just JA30 Superstol · Chelan, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · May 6, 2019 · N825PW · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey · Sacramento, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 2, 2019 · N24YD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly configure the landing gear before performing a water landing.
- [NTSB ERA18WA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA223.md): Stemme S12 · Santo Domingo Norte, Dominican Republic · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 19, 2018 · N612ST · Substantial damage
  > The government of Dominican Republic has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a STEMME S12 glider that occurred on August 19, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Dominican Republic's investigation…
- [NTSB GAA18CA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA443.md): Just JA30 Superstol · Chelan Falls, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2018 · N825PW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach over a river, which resulted in a collision with a dock.
- [NTSB GAA18CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA049.md): John Roscoe Autogyro Cavalon · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2017 · N953LS · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Homer Autogyro Cavalon · Oak Island, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2017 · N470CH · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2008 · Lone Rock, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2017 · N445X · Substantial damage
  > 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 improper landing flare was the student’s distraction by a deer…
- [NTSB GAA17CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA246.md): Thomas B Mcgrath JA30 Superstol · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2017 · N614WB · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Tecnam P2008 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2016 · N615BS · Substantial damage
  > 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, which he had limited experience using and resulted in a runway…
- [NTSB ERA16FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA194.md): Jihlavan Airplanes Sro KP 5 ASA · Rhoadesville, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 2016 · N440JM · Destroyed
  > 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 resulted in a failure of the parachute after it was deployed in…
- [NTSB ERA16LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA162.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2008 · Burgaw, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 16, 2016 · N588TA · Substantial damage
  > 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. Contributing was the pilot’s use of an incomplete checklist.
- [NTSB CEN16LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA015.md): Bobby Martin Autogyro MTO Sport · Wallisville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2015 · N3232Z · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Bosco Don Searey · Mount Vernon, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2014 · N83007 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Kenneth A Berger Searey LSX · Electric City, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 2014 · N249PW · Substantial damage
  > 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 submerged.
- [NTSB ERA14CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA190.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey LSA · Tavares, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2014 · N657G · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Olson Perry D Titan 51 Mustang · Evans, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2014 · N43889 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Moyes B/Bailey B Dragonfly · Trenton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2012 · N56FP · Substantial damage
  > 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 normal operation and it could not be determined whether the…
- [NTSB CEN12FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA073.md): Skykits Savannah VGW · Plato Center, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2011 · N61XT · Substantial damage
  > 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 subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA11FA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA413.md): Moyes Dragonfly · Ridgely, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N402HA · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.
- [NTSB LAX08CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA220.md): David Jarrett Searey · Ennis Lake, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2008 · N24YD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear prior to landing on the water.
- [NTSB ATL06LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA060.md): Just Highlander · Walhalla, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2006 · N9085N · Substantial damage
  > 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.

## 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 ('55575')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-914-series/ntsb

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