- Manufacturer (registry)
- ROTAX
- Model
- 914ULS
- Registry code
- 55552
- Installed in
- 24 registered aircraft
- Type
- 4 cycle
- Power
- 115 hp
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0
ADs whose products match this engine model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
No ADs matched this model
Registered aircraft · 24
N1206PDruary John W Jr · Belgrade, MEN141CMaggio Barry · Hampden, MAN191MSSalber Zane M · Montverde, FL
See all 24 registered aircraftQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('55552')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('55552')
ORDER BY n_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB investigations · 5
Aircraft matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 5 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
NTSB CEN26LA254Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportTag Aviation PTY Titanium Explorer · Larkspur, COOn July 13, 2026, about 800 mountain daylight time, a Tag Aviation Pty Ltd Titanium Explorer gyrocopter, N665TE was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Larkspur, Colorado. The pilot passed away in the hospital five days after the…NTSB CEN25LA251Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportScott Vincin Just Acft Highlander · Mancos, COThe airplane’s reduced climb performance during takeoff in mountainous terrain, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR20LA155Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCSP Leasing Cavalon · Roseburg, ORA substantially unweighted rotor system for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in contact between the main rotor blade and the gyrocopter’s keel tube and a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR19LA221Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAutoGyro Cavalon · Shelton, WAThe pilot’s failure to initiate the takeoff roll with inadequate rotor speed, and his failure to follow the published takeoff procedures, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with the ground.NTSB ERA18TA142Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBarry Maggio Apollo AG-1 · Smith Beach, VAThe noninstrument-rated pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight weather planning, which resulted in an off-airport precautionary landing to avoid weather and a subsequent collision with power lines.
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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 ('55552')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('55552')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
FAA incident reports · 5
Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20260713007259AJames P Schmidt Schmidt Titanium EXP · Larkspur, COWhile conducting part 91 flight operations 4.5 miles west of Larkspur, CO - pilot experienced a loss of engine power and landed in mountainous terrain. The gyroplane struck trees and dropped approximately 40 feet. Day VFR. One pilot seriously injured.Accident 20250713015519AJust Aircraft Highlander Just Acft Highlander · Mancos, COOn 07/13/2025, an ATP certificated pilot made a takeoff from a private airstrip 5 NM east of Mancos, Colorado. The pilot had made previous takeoffs and landings on multiple occasions at this airstrip. The pilot was flying with one passenger and approximately…Accident 20200528008169ACSP Leasing Cavalon · Myrtle Creek, ORGyrocopter was observed at 1410 flying nearby Myrtle Creek airpark. The witness heard the engine "sputtering" then followed by a loud explosion. The gyrocopter appeared to tumble from the sky. Smoke was observed rising from the general area of the gyrocopter.…Accident 20190814016489ACSP Leasing Cavalon · Shelton, WAAccelerated on t.o. roll. Aircraft was not lifting off. Pilot pulled stick back slightly and nose pitched up. Aircraft yawed right and rolled left. Rotor struck ground, aircraft rolled onto left side, prop struck ground. Aircraft slide to stop on left side of…Accident 20180506004809AExperimental Apollo AG1 · Smith Beach, VAAircraft hit power lines on approach to a road after crossing the chesapeake bay. Aircraft came to rest on its side. Approximately 20 ft of powerline cable was wrapped around the propellor. The fuselfage and nose landing gear suffered impact damage. The main…
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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 ('55552')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('55552')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Service difficulty reports
No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.