# FAA incident reports: Rotax 915 IS series A list on [Rotax 915 IS series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-915-is-series.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Accident 20260815011439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260815011439A.md): Rotor Effects M24 Plus · Waelder, TX · Aug 15, 2026 · N91JL · Substantial damage > On August 15, 2026, at approximately 0900 local time, a magni M24 gyroplane was involved in an accident during takeoff from a 600-foot grass runway. The pilot rejected the takeoff but was unable to properly engage the handbrake. The aircraft overran the… - [Incident 20260719012259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260719012259I.md): Promecc Aerospace S R L Freccia · Montello, WI · Jul 19, 2026 · N900PF · Minor damage > On July 19, 2026, at about 1407 central standard time, a Freccia experimental aircraft [privacy data omitted] piloted by a commercial pilot landed in a marsh area near Montello WI after an in-flight engine shutdown/ loss of power. The aircraft sustained minor… - [Accident 20260323006949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260323006949A.md): Salt Lake Gyrocopters Calidus · Fairfield, UT · Mar 23, 2026 · N247WR · Substantial damage > The pilot was performing touch and go's on runway 17. The event occured on their fourth circuit of the pattern. After touchdown the aircraft stability oscillated left and right eventually leading to the aircraft rolling onto its right side. Sustaining… - [Incident 20260227002729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260227002729I.md): Charles F White Sling TSI · Kalispel, MT · Feb 27, 2026 · N971CW · Minor damage > On February 27, 2026, at 15:15 local time, an experimental Sling Tsi with a special airworthiness certificate experienced a hard landing on runway 13 at Kalispell City Airport (S27) in Montana. There were two occupants on board: the pilot and a passenger.… - [Accident 20260206005749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260206005749A.md): Robert G Elves Tarragon (Tarr) · Shawmut, AZ · Feb 6, 2026 · N35RR · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > On February 6, 2026, a Robert G Elves tarragon airplane experienced an engine failure near Shawmut, AZ. The engine failure occurred during the cruise phase of flight. The aircraft descended/glided and crashed in a remote area. The aircraft was equipped with a… - [Accident 20251012019339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251012019339A.md): West Desert Aviators Rans S-20 Raven · Springfield, CO · Oct 12, 2025 · N319WD · Substantial damage > PIC stated that they were hit by a crosswind gust on take off that caused the aircraft to begin yawing right into the path of the airports PAPI system. To avoid collision, the PIC actuated the rudder to turn back to the left, however, the correction was too… - [Accident 20250608006749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250608006749A.md): Scoda Aeronautica Ltda Super Petrel XP · Geneva, FL · Jun 8, 2025 · N405XP · Substantial damage > After landing on lake harney, Geneva FL, aircraft Scoda super petrel sn SO405, struck unknown object during landing rollout. Lower fuselage aft of cabin sustained substantial damage to skin and bulkhead structures. Aircraft was partially submerged but towed… - [Accident 20250320002489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250320002489A.md): Rotorsport UK Cavalon · Murrieta, CA · Mar 20, 2025 · N157P · Substantial damage > The student was on a solo cross-country flight to complete her student solo cross country requirement hours. The cross-country plan was kcno (chino) to F70 to kajo (corona) and back to kcno. When the pilot was ~7 miles from F70, the pilot listened to F70’S… - [Incident 20241024016349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241024016349I.md): Scoda Aeronautica Ltda Super Petrel XP · Ormond Beach, FL · Oct 24, 2024 · N27NA · Minor damage > The operator of a Super Petrel Xp light sport amphibian aircraft and a mile on final approach, proceeded to perform the landing checklist and observed several turkeys parallel to the runway about a 100 yards to the left and moving closer and at about 50 feet.… - [Accident 20240912017489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240912017489A.md): Mark A Anton Just JA30 Superstol · Mount Vernon, IA · Sep 12, 2024 · N874FT · Substantial damage > During a left base turn to final to a private grass strip, the aircraft overshot its final approach path to landing. The aircraft's approach became unstable and the aircraft stalled. - [Accident 20240720011499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240720011499A.md): Kelly J Minton Just Acft Highlander · Oshkosh, WI · Jul 20, 2024 · N707KM · Substantial damage > On July 20, 2024 at 1720 CST, a just aircraft highlander JA20 landed on the ultralight landing strip runway 33 at Oshkosh, WI and had a hard landing that damaged the fuselage structure of the aircraft. The pilot reported no injuries at the time of the… - [Incident 20231230020259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231230020259I.md): Daniel W Todd M24 Orion · Tea, SD · Dec 30, 2023 · N648CM · Minor damage > On 12/30/2023 at 10:45 an MM24 orion [privacy data omitted] was involved in an incident during a personal flight. VMC conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft had minor damage, and the pilot suffered no injuries. The pilot holds a… - [Accident 20231013018209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231013018209A.md): Rotorsport UK Mtosport 2017 · Easton, MD · Oct 13, 2023 · N975CD · Substantial damage > Pilot was taking off from rwy 04 at Easton esn. Pilot reported after liftoff between 10-30 feet off the ground, aircraft started uncommanding right turn. Pilot attempted left rudder input without response. Evidence shows pilot entered into right roll and not… - [Accident 20230830014059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230830014059A.md): Zlin Aviation S R O Savage Norden · Cabot, AR · Aug 30, 2023 · N7373 · Substantial damage > Approximately 1600 on 30 August 2023 while performing familiarization flight instruction to the new [privacy data omitted]. [privacy data omitted], A experimental light sport aircraft on final approach at 4AR2 lost power due to an engine out. At an altitude… - [Accident 20230728011189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230728011189A.md): A Van Nierop Risen 915IS · Glendive, MT · Jul 28, 2023 · N2442 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On July 28, 2023 at 1415 MST, experimental aircraft, risen 915 superveloce, crashed approximately 1 mile from Dawson county airport (gdv). The aircraft was destroyed in the accident and the pilot recieved fatal injuries. The flight originated at the Dawson… - [Accident 20230610009339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230610009339A.md): Fly Gyros M24 Orion · Venice, FL · Jun 10, 2023 · N49PF · Substantial damage > On 06/10/2023, at 1127 EDT, the PIC of [privacy data omitted] M24 orion amateur built gyroplane, veered off runway 23 for unknown reasons while performing touch and go's at Venice Municipal Airport (vnc). The aircraft ran into a chain link fence east of… - [Accident 20230530012049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230530012049A.md): Magniflight M24 Orion Plus · Coden, AL · May 30, 2023 · N1777W · Substantial damage > On may 30, 2023, [privacy data omitted] departed gulf shores airport (jka) for a flight to st. elmo airport (2R5). While in flight the pilot experianced a loss of power from the engine with an associated engine lane warning light. The pilot completed a forced… - [Accident 20230506009049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230506009049A.md): Steven Radenbaugh JA35 Superstol · Somis, CA · May 6, 2023 · N799CP · Substantial damage > The pilot stated he departed camarillo airport east bound and during cruise the engine sputtered with fluctuating fuel pressure. He elected to make an emergency landing on a dirt road however landed in the grass next to the road. During landing the LH main… - [Accident 20230119001289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230119001289A.md): Mesafox Kitfox · Orlando, FL · Jan 19, 2023 · N915KF · Substantial damage > At 16:22Z aircraft [privacy data omitted], a Kitfox amphibian amateur homebuilt, parked at signature flight support called Orlando international (mco) ground control west for permission to taxi and was given clearance to taxi to runway 18R via alpha. [privacy… - [Accident 20221204018249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221204018249A.md): Rotorsport UK Cavalon · Beverly, MA · Dec 4, 2022 · N401GR · Destroyed · 1 fatal > During takeoff the aircraft became airborne near taxiway "a". The nose quickly yawed nearly 90 degrees to the left. Upon reaching an altitude of approximately 50 feet, the aircraft began to roll to the right, becoming inverted. The aircraft continued its roll… - [Accident 20221126022559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221126022559A.md): Daniel Anthony Proctor M24 Orion Plus · Suches, GA · Nov 26, 2022 · N728RJ · Substantial damage > The pilot made a downwind, mid-field departure at High Valley Airpark (GA87) Suches, GA. During climb out the pilot noticed the angle of climb was more shallow than normal. He attributed this to a 5-10 knot tail wind, being fully loaded, and operating at a… - [Accident 20221028017989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221028017989A.md): BRM Aero Bristell LSA · Plymouth, MA · Oct 28, 2022 · N96LT · Substantial damage > While landing rwy 6 at pym, airplane landed approximately 150 feet short of rwy 6, took out 6 approach lights. Airplane was able to taxy to parking, 1 person onboard, no injuries. Aircraft substained substantial damage to both wings, the lower fuselage,… - [Accident 20220927018919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220927018919A.md): Kevin Allen Rehm AG-915 Spartan · Yankton, SD · Sep 27, 2022 · N499AG · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On September 27, 2022, at about 1030 central daylight time an airgyro AG915 spartan gyrocopter, [privacy data omitted]. The gyrocopter was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Yankton, south dakota during a personal flight. VFR conditions… - [Accident 20220701022989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220701022989A.md): Rotorsport Mtosport 2017 · Durant, OK · Jul 1, 2022 · N44AL · Substantial damage > Gyroplane, departed kingston, OK (F31) for a local area flight. As the pilot was flying on the side of a lake, the aircraft lost power and only had about 30% power. Then the aircraft increased power (about 70%). The aircraft flew over a hill with trees and on… - [Accident 20220609010189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220609010189A.md): James L Harvey Rans Designs S-21 · Fairfield, UT · Jun 9, 2022 · N46JH · Substantial damage > On June 9, 2022, the pilot had just replaced the engine fuel pump on aircraft [privacy data omitted] due to a recall by Rotax. In addition, the fuel filter was replaced as well as the turbo charger duct due to some noted heat damage. The pilot proceeded to… - [Accident 20220522008139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220522008139A.md): Bruce R Prouse M24 Orion Plus · Cape Girardeau, MO · May 22, 2022 · N590DM · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > On may 22, 2022, orion magni 24 gyroplane N590DM departed Cape Girardeau regional airport from runway 02 to the north west on a VFR flight. Approximately 2 minutes into the flight the aircraft requested to return to the airport. No emergency was reported. The… - [Incident 20210616014869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210616014869I.md): Scott Valdez Cavalon · Collinsville, TX · Jun 16, 2021 · N46JS · Minor damage > The incident flight originated at north Texas regional airport (gyi) after obtaining five gallons of fuel. Within 20 minutes of departure from gyi, at a cruse altitude of 4500 feet MSL, the engine lost power. An autorotation was initiated and emergency… - [Incident 20210220001179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210220001179I.md): JMB Aircraft S R O VL-3TE-915 · Derby, KS · Feb 20, 2021 · N56AA · Minor damage > Dra Rose hill, KS (K50): N56AA, VL-3TE-915, K50-K50, during local test flight not all gear would lower so pilot made a gear up landing on grass strip rwy 19. POB: 1, injuries: none, damage: minor. 02/20/2021 2330Z - [Accident 20201216020379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201216020379A.md): Mauro C Dal Canto AR-1 · Heber, UT · Dec 16, 2020 · N261MD · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > According to video taken of the accident, 11 seconds after takeoff the aircraft nosed up, made a left oscillation followed by a hard right turn and bank. A witness in the video reported full right rudder at this point. In the right turn, the rotor head would… - [Accident 20200115020159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200115020159A.md): James A Debruycker Magni M-24 Plus · Nashua, NH · Jan 15, 2020 · N327JD · Substantial damage > On January 15th at approximately 14:45 2020 the pilot of a amateur built aircraft magni M-24 plus, N327JD at Nashua new hampshire Boire Field (kash) was cleared for takeoff on runway 32.the pilot stated from the time he received clearance from the control… - [Accident 20190618007489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190618007489A.md): William S Harten Cavalon · Nephi, UT · Jun 18, 2019 · N882M · Substantial damage > After several hours of delays, the pilot was confident that the aircraft was ready for its first test flight with him at the controls. The pilot had never flown this type of gyroplane equipped with the Rotax 915 is engine before, and was surprised by the… ## 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 ('55620') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-915-is-series/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.