# FAA incident reports: Rotax 914UL A list on [Rotax 914UL](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-914ul.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 67 reports - [Accident 20260830011569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260830011569A.md): CSP Leasing Cavalon · Islip, NY · Aug 30, 2026 · N203AG · Substantial damage > On August 30, 2026, at approximately 1135 hours, mathew scott wilson departed hangar 1 as pilot in command (PIC) of aircraft N203AG at Macarthur airport (isp) and taxied via taxiway bravo toward runway 24 to conduct a solo flight. After receiving clearance to… - [Accident 20260629008619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260629008619A.md): Craig Mcpherson MTO Sport · San Jose, CA · Jun 29, 2026 · N423AG · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, the purpose of the flight was to take a passenger on a local traffic pattern flight to demonstrate the gyroplane. The pilot reported that the pre-flight inspection, engine start, run-up, magneto check, and pre-takeoff checks revealed… - [Accident 20260513009579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260513009579A.md): Chris Toeppen Cavalon · Palo Alto, CA · May 13, 2026 · N40CT · Substantial damage > The pilot of the gyrocopter reported that during his approach to land on runway 31, the reported wind information indicated a gusting crosswind from the left. On final approach the gyrocopter required left stick and right rudder inputs to remain lined up with… - [Accident 20260329003459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260329003459A.md): Eclipse 10 · Boulder, CO · Mar 29, 2026 · N510EA · Substantial damage > Landing on runway 26 bdu was uneventful, after decelerating to near stop pilot applied full power for touch and go. As rotor RPM and airspeed increased pilot initiated a main-wheel balance and experienced left drift, pilot applied control inputs to correct… - [Accident 20251216019779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251216019779A.md): Mark O Treidel AR-1 · Watkins, CO · Dec 16, 2025 · N529MW · Substantial damage > On 12/16/2005 at 1045 MDT an experimental gyrocopter leaving Colorado Air And Space Port experienced a gust of wind causing the main rotor to contact the rudder causing unknown substantial damage. Pilot went around pattern landed after feeling rudder… - [Accident 20250928021139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250928021139A.md): Gregory A Spicola AR-1 · Lehigh Acres, FL · Sep 28, 2025 · N107AR · Substantial damage > On September 28, 2025, about 1000 EST, a spicola AR-1 gyroplane, [privacy data omitted], was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Buckingham field airport (FL59), Lehigh Acres, Florida. The commercial pilot and pilot-rated passenger… - [Accident 20250920017689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250920017689A.md): Edwin Miller Calidus · Hopkinsville, KY · Sep 20, 2025 · N4779M · Substantial damage > The pilot stated during the touch and go practice at 40 mph, the left wheel elevated, more left side stick was applied. Input was insufficient to stabilize the aircraft and it rolled over on right side. There was no post crash fire or property damage. - [Incident 20250619008309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250619008309I.md): Rotorsport UK Rotorsport UK Cavalo · Torrance, CA · Jun 19, 2025 · N378WX · Minor damage > PIC departed ktoa and had a normal takeoff. He was asked to extend his up-wind leg when he heard a pop, initially thought to be turbulence. Upon turning crosswind, he heard a louder pop and experienced violent vibrations. Once the vibrations occurred, he made… - [Incident 20250225004169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250225004169I.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey LSA · San Juan, PR · Feb 25, 2025 · N85PR · Minor damage > Preliminary report indicates that the aircraft LH gear did not extend and upon landing, the aircraft veered into the left exiting the runway and came to a stop at the runway green area. Pilot on board did not sustain any injuries. Aircraft was temporarily… - [Incident 20240827013189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240827013189I.md): Ronald Andress Cavalon · Stevensville, MD · Aug 27, 2024 · N914RB · Minor damage > The airman flew the autogyro around and near the bay Bridge W29 airport airspace practicing for his upcoming practical exam. Airman successfully touched down on runway 11 and as he was slowing down, he wanted to make sure it slowed down sufficiently to be… - [Accident 20240709008099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240709008099A.md): Foxair Kitfox S7 Supersport · Tok, AK · Jul 9, 2024 · N876AK · Substantial damage > The pilot recieved ATIS reporting the winds light and variable. The pilot took-off on runway 08 climbing to approximately 15-20 feet above the ground. The aircraft experienced a gusting crosswind which caused the left-wing to dip around 90 degrees dropping… - [Accident 20240324004059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240324004059A.md): Denzil Velarde MTO Sport · Tavernier, FL · Mar 24, 2024 · N291AG · Destroyed > Part 91 experimental operating amateur built aircraft registration [privacy data omitted], serial number M01280 with one pilot and one passenger on board attempting to taking off from Tavernaero Park Airport (pvt field) FA81 runway 026 crashed at the end of… - [Incident 20240211002119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240211002119I.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna Astore · New Windsor, NY · Feb 11, 2024 · N837TA · Minor damage > During landing on rwy 27 at swf, pilot stated he misjudged the height above the runway and flared a little early. The aircraft bounced and the pilot added power. When he realized he was facing away from the center line he then reduced power and the aircraft… - [Accident 20240117000429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240117000429A.md): Dennis Smith Eclipse 10 · Yuma, AZ · Jan 17, 2024 · N70WP · Substantial damage > [privacy data omitted], Rotocraft eclipse 10, while attempting takeoff from runway 17 rolled over onto its side. POB: 1, injuries: 1 minor, damage: substantial. This accident occurred due to the pilot’s failure to establish the recommended rotor RPM of 220… - [Accident 20231228022299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231228022299A.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey LSA · Chemhuevi India, CA · Dec 28, 2023 · N312PR · Substantial damage > The pilot of [privacy data omitted] departed khii airport 12/28/2023 after disconnecting two circuit breakers for the left and right main landing gear while the aircraft's landing gear was in the "down" position. The pilot claimed to have been trained in this… - [Incident 20231213020159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231213020159I.md): Autogyro Calidus · Stevensville, MD · Dec 13, 2023 · N279AT · Minor damage > The pilot reported that during the touchdown phase of flight the aircraft began to drift the right of the runway. The pilot overcorrected the aircraft which caused it to roll onto its right side causing damage to the rotor system and airframe. - [Accident 20231116016969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231116016969A.md): Theodore C Kalman ELA Eclipse 10 · Yuma, AZ · Nov 16, 2023 · N82TK · Substantial damage > The autogyro aircraft taxied for departure at the knyl airport. The purpose of the flight was to practice touch-and-go landings. After the final landing and while on runway 35, the autogyro encountered a wind dust-devil. These wind gusts blew the aircraft off… - [Accident 20231016017539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231016017539A.md): Henry K Snow Magni M-24 · Mount Sterling, IL · Oct 16, 2023 · N90HM · Substantial damage > On the morning of October 16, 2023 the pilot fueled up three 5-gallon fuel containers at the [privacy data omitted] (gas station) on the corner of main and walnut in jacksonville, IL (near the jacksonville airport [ijx]) to fuel his gyrocopter for a flight… - [Incident 20231014016499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231014016499I.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey LSA · Kissimmee, FL · Oct 14, 2023 · N956BC · Minor damage > PIC statement: "On 10/14/2023 I was taxiing out for a flight in [privacy data omitted] on taxiway (a) at kism around 9:30 in the morning. As I was passing runway 33 exit A1 I began my pre-takeoff checks prior to reaching the runup area for rwy 33. Since my… - [Accident 20230903014139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230903014139A.md): Toevs Christine F G Toevs Titanium Explr · Peyton, CO · Sep 3, 2023 · N467TE · Substantial damage > Pilot was conducting stop and goes with a passenger onboard. On takeoff from RWY33 the aircraft did not obtain proper takeoff speed of 60-65 knots, and instead departed the ground at 50-55 knots. Pilot elected to continue takeoff believing he could slowly… - [Accident 20230813014629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230813014629A.md): Scoda Aeronautica Ltda Super Petrel LS · Hickory, NC · Aug 13, 2023 · N239WD · Substantial damage · 2 fatal > Land & sea capable aircraft [privacy data omitted]pilot took off at hky at 11:19 am EST. With student pilot on board. Aircraft struck power line while flying over lake Hickory at 11:28 am. 2 fatal. T-EA68-FY23-1860 - [Accident 20230711014939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230711014939A.md): Jeffery Dean Houseman Magni M24 · Mineral Point, MO · Jul 11, 2023 · N123PS · Substantial damage > On July 11, 2023 at approximately 1700L, the aircraft was flying the pattern at Washington County Airport (8WC) with the PIC and one passenger. The takeoff was normal, the PIC noted that the aircraft was making good power. The aircraft climbed to… - [Accident 20230609007529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230609007529A.md): Camille E Patch Calidus · Jerome, ID · Jun 9, 2023 · N800YA · Substantial damage > While attempting to land, the solo gyro-copter student pilot lost control of the aircraft on touchdown, causing the aircraft to roll on its side. - [Accident 20230325013869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230325013869A.md): Larry F Preiss AR-1 · Gainsville, GA · Mar 25, 2023 · N47AR · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On March 25, 2023, about 1400 eastern daylight time, an experimental American ranger AR-1, gyroplane, [privacy data omitted], was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near gainesville, Georgia. The private pilot was fatally injured. The… - [Incident 20230106000349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230106000349I.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2008 TC · Boca Raton, FL · Jan 6, 2023 · N208TV · Minor damage > Atqa number: A-SO-19-23-079 Registration: [privacy data omitted] Sas activity id: SO19202303051 Make: 2014 Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna Model: P2008 tc Serial number: 084 At 1 km final to runway 05 at bct, and 300-400 ft MSL, 3 birds were above and to the… - [Accident 20221219020519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221219020519A.md): David L Thompson Cavalon · Benson, AZ · Dec 19, 2022 · N518DT · Substantial damage > On 12/19/2022 at approximately 0930 MST, an amateur built Cavalon gyroplane prepared for takeoff at Benson Municipal Airport (E95). VMC conditions and calm to no winds prevailed at the time of the accident. Following engine run up, the pilot in command (PIC)… - [Incident 20221106017479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221106017479I.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey LSA · Lake Weir, FL · Nov 6, 2022 · N806SR · Minor damage > PIC summarized statement below: "I was flying [privacy data omitted], a searey, on Sunday, November 6, 2022. I was pilot in command. All such water landings required me to retract the landing gear. I then returned to 97FL, love’s landing, and put the landing… - [Incident 20220911015339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220911015339I.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey LSA · Bonifay, FL · Sep 11, 2022 · N371RB · Minor damage > Aircraft experienced dual fuel pump failure. Engine failure due to fuel starvation. Aircraft was forced to land in an agricultural field, approximately ten miles west of scheduled fuel stop at Bonifay airport. Aircraft exhibited minor damage. - [Incident 20220903022379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220903022379I.md): Autogyro USA Calidus · La Verne, CA · Sep 3, 2022 · N452AG · Minor damage > From form 8020-9 [privacy data omitted] was cleared for the option on runway 26L. After touching down [privacy data omitted] was in the process of turning off of the runway when the plane flipped over. Pilot statement: after touchdown and during turn tailwind… - [Incident 20220715012559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220715012559I.md): Alan H Hasbrouck JR SEA REY · Punta Gorda, FL · Jul 15, 2022 · N123YT · No damage > On July 15, 2022, at approximately 10:47 EST, [privacy data omitted], an Alan H Hasbrouck Jr Sea Rey, s/n 1LK566C, [privacy data omitted] exited the side of runway 23 after landing at Punta Gorda Airport (pgd). Visual flight rules prevailed at the time of the… - [Incident 20220517012679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220517012679I.md): Pelegrin Tarragon · Sullivan, MO · May 17, 2022 · N70RR · Minor damage > Aircraft experienced electrical issues with the charging System and landed with the gear partially down at Sullivan Regional Airport (kuuv). There was one soul onboard with no injuries. The nose landing gear doors were Damaged from contact with the runway.… - [Incident 20220130001109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220130001109I.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey LSA · New Smyrna, FL · Jan 30, 2022 · N229SS · Minor damage > The pilot stated that, he setup for the approach. He lowered the landing gear and received 2 green lights which is the normal indication for main gear down and locked. The pilot visually confirmed both mains where down and saw the tailwheel down in the rear… - [Incident 20220116000729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220116000729I.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey LSA · San Juan, PR · Jan 16, 2022 · N851SR · Minor damage > On January 16, 2022, N851SR, a single engine light sport aircraft (LSA) with sea landing capability, landed at Fernando Ribas Dominicci airport sig on runway 09 with the landing gear retracted. N851SR sustained minor damage and the pilot and passenger were… - [Accident 20210814013769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210814013769A.md): Haley M Gary Highlander · Waller, TX · Aug 14, 2021 · N100GH · Substantial damage > When contacted the pilot by phone on August 17, 2021, he indicated that on Saturday August 14, 2021, about 10 miles west of dry creek airport his aircraft engine started surging and quit. He said that trying to make it to a dirt road he went down about 10… - [Accident 20201212017549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201212017549A.md): Anthony Mattioli AR-1 · San Meto, FL · Dec 12, 2020 · N11TG · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > On December 12, 2020, about 1525 eastern daylight time, an experimental amateur-built American ranger-1 gyroplane, N11TG, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near san mateo, Florida. The private pilot was fatally injured. According… - [Accident 20200804011619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200804011619A.md): Robert D Carr JR Cavalon · Upper Lake, CA · Aug 4, 2020 · N635BC · Substantial damage > Aircraft was in cruise with pilot and one passenger on board. The airman provided a statement that he lost altitude and airspeed due to his incorrect control input. His statement stated he could not recover prior to terrain contact. - [Incident 20200521007009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200521007009I.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey LSA · Tavares, FL · May 21, 2020 · N174SR · Minor damage > The PIC was an instructor and the passenger was a student. On this day they were practicing glassy water landings at lake dora, Florida with the student at the controls. On the eighth and last landing they completed their checks and were making a stabilized… - [Accident 20200321001309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200321001309A.md): Mark Stewart JA30 Superstol · Puyallup, WA · Mar 21, 2020 · N914MS · Substantial damage > On March 21, 2020, while on final approach at kplu rnwy 35, pilot started initiating the landing procedures. Just prior to touchdown, pilot began flaring but a big wind gust got underneath his left wing and pushed the aircraft to the right. Pilot countered by… - [Incident 20191123018859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191123018859I.md): David L King Calidus · Toughkenamon, PA · Nov 23, 2019 · N772Z · Minor damage > While landing runway 24 at N57 the touchdown was normal. However during rollout the aircraft pitched right and the main rotors struck the runway and the aircraft departed the paved surface and went down an embankment. - [Accident 20191012022399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191012022399A.md): Wayland Perry M MTO Sport · Montgomery, TX · Oct 12, 2019 · N498AG · Substantial damage > On October 12, 2019, gyroplane N498AG departed from a private ranch in hempstead, Texas at around 1450 CST in route to livingston, Texas. The pilot was flying with his wife. As they were approaching the lake conroe dam, his tablet blanked out. Since this was… - [Accident 20191003023139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191003023139A.md): Jeffrey W Wright AR-1 · Fort Meade, FL · Oct 3, 2019 · N463JW · Minor damage > The pilot was flying a VFR leg from zephyrhills airport to sebring with another gyro aircraft. At cruise speed of approximately 90 knots and 900 feet AGL, the pilot experienced a loud bang with accompanied power loss. The pilot selected an emergency landing… - [Incident 20190913018149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190913018149I.md): Robert F Storckman Magni M16 · St. Francisvill, IL · Sep 13, 2019 · N954RS · Minor damage > The PIC stated that on September 14, 2019 he was practicing takeoffs and landings on the grass area to the west of runway 22 at Mount Carmel Municipal Airport (ajg). He stated that a gust of wind caused the gyroplane to lift off prior to it's normal lift off… - [Incident 20190907012719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190907012719I.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey LSA · Guntersville, AL · Sep 7, 2019 · N403SR · Minor damage > Pilot was compliant with a safety minded attitude. He readily admits that he selected landing gear "down" prior to planned water landing, realizing his error when the aircraft pitched over on touchdown. - [Accident 20190825011919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190825011919A.md): Scoda Aeronautica Ltda Super Petrel LS · Lancaster, CA · Aug 25, 2019 · N632MM · Substantial damage > N632MM departed L70 for flight to wjf. At 5500 feet above the sierra paloma mountains a descent was started to wjf. Then engine went to low power and was unresponsive. The pilot selected opposite fuel tank and verified the fuel selector was on. The pilot… - [Incident 20190619007519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190619007519I.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey LSA · Tampa, FL · Jun 19, 2019 · N174SR · Minor damage > On June 19, 2019, at 1645 EDT, a Progressive aerodyne Searey Lsa, N174SR, registered to flying float club, LLC, had its left main landing gear (MLG) collapse after landing runway 23 at Tampa Executive (vdf), FL, while on a recreational flight. Visual… - [Incident 20190109007369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190109007369I.md): Donald D Belcher Cavalon · Nephi, UT · Jan 9, 2019 · N117PV · Minor damage > According to the pilot, "I initiated the takeoff procedures that had been drilled into my mind over and over agian. Counting down, out loud, each step from 1 through 4 of the gyroplane takeoff procedures. Approximately 20 to 30 feet into my takeoff roll, the… - [Accident 20181126022879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181126022879A.md): Scott Taylor Eclipse 10 · Kanab, UT · Nov 26, 2018 · N512EA · Substantial damage > Pilot stated he set out for flight for Kanab, UT after engine upgraded and repaired flight check, that was properly returned to service, by airplane mechanic. Pilot stated he observed a straight road in the area of pink coral sands. Pilot stated he made… - [Accident 20181030021199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181030021199A.md): Cavalon Gyro Autogyro Cavalon · Sebring, FL · Oct 30, 2018 · N198LT · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On October 30, 2018, about 1448 eastern daylight time, an experimental amateur-built auto-gyro Cavalon gyrocopter, N198LT, was destroyed during collision with a power pole, wires, terrain, a residence and a post-crash fire following a forced landing in… - [Accident 20180707009259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180707009259A.md): Autogyro USA Calidus · Tacoma, WA · Jul 7, 2018 · N623AG · Substantial damage > Based on the pilot?s statement, the Autogyro (gyroplane) was attempting to takeoff from runway 17 but was unable to engage the rotor disc pre-rotator. The control tower requested that he either begin his takeoff or taxi clear of the runway. The pilot taxied… - [Accident 20180507004909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180507004909A.md): Amatuer Homebuilt Scorpion · Sebring, FL · May 7, 2018 · N534EA · Substantial damage > The pilot was on a solo training flight and completed a landing on runway 1. After landing the pilot tried to make a left exit towards taxiway A2. Upon turning the aircraft the main rotor system experienced a violent roll to the aircrafts right. The roll… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-914ul/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('55553') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-914ul/incidents --- 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.