# Rotax SEE BOMBADIER - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 55555 - Manufacturer (registry): ROTAX - Model: SEE BOMBADIER - Engine type: Reciprocating - Installed in: 711 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-see-bombadier Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ## 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. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (711, first 50) - [N10027](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10027): [Tinkham Michael D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TINKHAM%20MICHAEL%20D), [Kirkwood, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Kirkwood), built 1996, S/N 1295910ES - [N10037](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10037): [Braught Eldin V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRAUGHT%20ELDIN%20V), [Sand Springs, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Sand%20Springs), built 1991, S/N 0790-132 B - [N1005A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1005A): [Valentine James F Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALENTINE%20JAMES%20F%20JR), [Cary, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Cary), S/N 05-039 - [N100MG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100MG): [Faust Kevin C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAUST%20KEVIN%20C), [Long Prairie, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Long%20Prairie), built 2011, S/N 1210550 - [N10120](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10120): [Stoll William J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STOLL%20WILLIAM%20J), [Greenleaf, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Greenleaf), built 2006, S/N 10051701 - [N1014P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1014P): [Woods Monroe E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOODS%20MONROE%20E), [Shidler, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Shidler), built 2001, S/N L0109-110 - [N1017Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1017Q): [Owens David R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OWENS%20DAVID%20R), [Benson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Benson), built 2006, S/N 06041585 - [N1017W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1017W): [Shook Daniel R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHOOK%20DANIEL%20R), [Spring Mills, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Spring%20Mills), built 1993, S/N 01005 - [N101XL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101XL): [Barnhart David L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARNHART%20DAVID%20L), [Pensacola, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pensacola), built 1997, S/N GCX-010 - [N101XX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101XX): [Murray Mark J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MURRAY%20MARK%20J), [Georgetown, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Georgetown), built 2004, S/N CH2-0604-2482 - [N10260](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10260): [Taylor Raymond D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAYLOR%20RAYMOND%20D), [Doniphan, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Doniphan), built 2002, S/N CH2-1202-2283 - [N102YB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N102YB): [Mcbean John B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCBEAN%20JOHN%20B), [Homedale, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Homedale), built 2003, S/N S60101051 - [N10315](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10315): [Porteous Kyle](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PORTEOUS%20KYLE), [Elverta, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Elverta), built 2005, S/N 001 - [N103ES](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103ES): [Forester Dwain](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FORESTER%20DWAIN), [Royal City, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Royal%20City), built 2005, S/N 7-9728 - [N103GE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103GE): [Ram Beacon LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAM%20BEACON%20LLC), [Lake Bluff, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Lake%20Bluff), built 2003, S/N 60111-066 - [N103TS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103TS): [Kilbarger Shawn R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KILBARGER%20SHAWN%20R), [Jamestown, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Jamestown), built 1992, S/N M3/003 - [N104DW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N104DW): [Coons Steve J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COONS%20STEVE%20J), [Rushville, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Rushville), S/N CH2-0804-2511 - [N104KK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N104KK): [Halmon Henry W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HALMON%20HENRY%20W), [Manvel, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Manvel), S/N KKFS-438 - [N104SB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N104SB): [Spader Michael W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPADER%20MICHAEL%20W), [Pt Pleas Bch, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Pt%20Pleas%20Bch), built 2004, S/N CH2-0704-2498 - [N1058C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1058C): [Poehlein Steven E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POEHLEIN%20STEVEN%20E), [Mcleansville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Mcleansville), S/N AGA222 - [N1064H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1064H): [Amesbury Connor H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMESBURY%20CONNOR%20H), [Valley Springs, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Valley%20Springs), built 2001, S/N SA-26SS-007 - [N106TH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N106TH): [Morgan Anthony R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORGAN%20ANTHONY%20R), [Groveoak, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Groveoak), built 2003, S/N 10000928 - [N106TR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N106TR): [Hill Joann](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HILL%20JOANN), [San Antonio, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/San%20Antonio), built 2011, S/N 08081896 - [N10798](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10798): [Russell Robert Q](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUSSELL%20ROBERT%20Q), [Genoa City, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Genoa%20City), built 2002, S/N 01540 - [N107DK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N107DK): [Hobbs Kevin J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOBBS%20KEVIN%20J), [Minooka, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Minooka), built 2004, S/N 09001386 - [N107JL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N107JL): [Nowlin Rick D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NOWLIN%20RICK%20D), [Goodyear, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Goodyear), built 2005, S/N 05020945 - [N107TU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N107TU): [Maceo David Matos](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MACEO%20DAVID%20MATOS), [Sebring, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Sebring), built 2005, S/N 135 - [N107WW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N107WW): [Mile-High Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILE-HIGH%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2005, S/N 05-07-01 - [N108MD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N108MD): [Bryant Heath W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRYANT%20HEATH%20W), [Collinsville, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Collinsville), built 2003, S/N 1200192 - [N108TM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N108TM): [Molano Gonzalo A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOLANO%20GONZALO%20A), [Marana, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Marana), S/N 013 - [N109LS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N109LS): [Spann William J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPANN%20WILLIAM%20J), [Dothan, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Dothan), S/N 054 - [N109WB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N109WB): [Halpin James F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HALPIN%20JAMES%20F), [Marengo, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Marengo), S/N CH2-0504-2479 - [N10NH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10NH): [Daughenbaugh Randall J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAUGHENBAUGH%20RANDALL%20J), [Rapid City, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Rapid%20City), built 2004, S/N S9909 0214 - [N10VX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10VX): [Grant Paul](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRANT%20PAUL), [Meridian, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Meridian), built 2005, S/N 06041592 - [N1100P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1100P): [Anderson Gerald D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSON%20GERALD%20D), [Two Harbors, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Two%20Harbors), built 2002, S/N 0396145 - [N1101R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1101R): [Reinhardt Robert N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REINHARDT%20ROBERT%20N), [College Station, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/College%20Station), built 2011, S/N 1LK-528C - [N114JW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N114JW): [Sliko Terence M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SLIKO%20TERENCE%20M), [Plant City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Plant%20City), built 2004, S/N CH2-0295-1285 - [N115BE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N115BE): [Schwartz Kenneth G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHWARTZ%20KENNETH%20G), [Lincoln, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Lincoln), S/N 02030960 - [N115BT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N115BT): [Rhoades Rick D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RHOADES%20RICK%20D), [Portageville, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Portageville), built 2005, S/N CH2-01961436 - [N115EP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N115EP): [Lehto Esa O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEHTO%20ESA%20O), [Southlake, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Southlake), built 2003, S/N 411 - [N1164M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1164M): [Clark Richard M Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLARK%20RICHARD%20M%20JR), [Eden Prairie, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Eden%20Prairie), built 2003, S/N 1752 - [N1169D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1169D): [Gohlke William J Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOHLKE%20WILLIAM%20J%20TRUSTEE), [Mountain Home, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Mountain%20Home), S/N 1169D - [N116JA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N116JA): [Puryear Christopher](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PURYEAR%20CHRISTOPHER), [Wilmington, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Wilmington), built 2003, S/N JAESC0001 - [N11739](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11739): [Mclead Leonard D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCLEAD%20LEONARD%20D), [Blounts Creek, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Blounts%20Creek), built 2002, S/N CH2-0395-1308 - [N117AF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N117AF): [Rowcliffe William A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROWCLIFFE%20WILLIAM%20A), [Basehor, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Basehor), built 1998, S/N 117 - [N117YZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N117YZ): [Du Toit Carel Andre](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DU%20TOIT%20CAREL%20ANDRE), [Stanley, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Stanley), built 2002, S/N 05960728 - [N118TF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N118TF): [Zacherl Randall L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZACHERL%20RANDALL%20L), [Indiana, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Indiana), built 1996, S/N AB118 - [N119CK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N119CK): [Cilliers Carlo R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CILLIERS%20CARLO%20R), [Frederick, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Frederick), built 2004, S/N AC0100 - [N119MR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N119MR): [Piroli Robert R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIROLI%20ROBERT%20R), [Poplar Bluff, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Poplar%20Bluff), built 2004, S/N CH2-0802-2253 - [N122JV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N122JV): [Bishop Andre](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BISHOP%20ANDRE), [Greenback, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Greenback), built 2004, S/N 04-11-06 All 711: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-see-bombadier/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (182, newest 50) 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 CEN26LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA315), Sep 10, 2026: Progressive Aerodyne Searey (N80515), DeQuincy, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff after encountering a wind gust. Contributing to the accident was nearby convective activity. - [NTSB ERA26LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA277), Jul 20, 2026: Rans S-6-S (N528MW), Morgan, VT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with water. - [NTSB WPR26LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA175), May 2, 2026: Cosmos Phase II (N145W), Prineville, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to a flat tire. - [NTSB CEN26LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA068), Dec 27, 2025: Kitfox Clasc IV-1200 (N239DA), Hudson, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. - [NTSB ERA26LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA022), Oct 24, 2025: Rans Employee Flying Club Rans S-6ES Coyote II (N43822), Williston, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the initial climb in gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB ERA25LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA335), Sep 6, 2025: Lafferty Jack SEA REY (N2469J), Bell, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to raise the landing gear before landing on the water. - [NTSB CEN25LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA238), Jul 5, 2025: Flight Design Ctsw (N646MA), Joliet, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing. - [NTSB ERA25LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA122), Feb 10, 2025: Allyn Kaste Rans S-19 (KIT) (N258DK), Doylestown, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate maintenance and preflight inspection. - [NTSB WPR25LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA022), Oct 20, 2024: Seifert Dale E Highlander (N716DW), Elko, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain direction control during a go-around, which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB CEN24LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA262), Jul 12, 2024: Skystar Kitfox (N1078P), Hackney, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in a gusting wind condition. - [NTSB ERA24LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA272), Jun 21, 2024: Adams Walter R Searey (N425UW), Sopchoppy, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in abnormal contact with the water during landing. - [NTSB WPR24LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA177), May 30, 2024: Banes John Scott Kitfox Series 6 (N506F), Parowan, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inability to control the airplane during landing due to tailwheel assembly damage sustained during a previous shimmy event that occurred for reasons that could not be determined based on… - [NTSB ERA24LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA169), Apr 7, 2024: Snyder Robert L Challenger II (N381RS), Hendersonville, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN24FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA083), Jan 6, 2024: Just Highlander (N712DG), Dolores, CO, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s collision with a fence while taking off from a snow-covered dirt airstrip. - [NTSB CEN23LA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA408), Sep 7, 2023: Flight Design Ctsw (N603CT), Berryville, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the attempted go-around. - [NTSB ERA23LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA279), Jun 25, 2023: Edmisten Robert Eugene SR Rans S-14 Airaile (N528RE), Bonaire, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to properly adjust the propeller’s pitch angle, which resulted in a loss of thrust and an inability to maintain altitude. - [NTSB CEN23LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA128), Mar 10, 2023: Zenith Zodiac 601XL (N969WD), La Veta, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to fly the airplane in which he had no experience in strong, gusting wind, which resulted his failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical… - [NTSB WPR22LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA355), Sep 25, 2022: Hartunian Robert Pulsar XP (N204BH), Big Bear, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control after landing with an excessive ground speed due to a tailwind which, resulted in a severe shimmy which subsequently damaged a hydraulic brake… - [NTSB CEN22LA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA426), Sep 20, 2022: Mossman Michael D Zenair CH 601 HD (N905KM), Lebanon, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of lateral/bank control during takeoff due to the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known fuel imbalance. - [NTSB WPR22LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA352), Sep 15, 2022: Jacquneaux Glen R CGS Hawk (N5148G), Lander, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: A reported severe airframe vibration and subsequent forced landing for reasons that could not be determined because the wreckage was not made available for examination. - [NTSB GAA22WA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA138), Mar 29, 2022: Sachse Stephan Aventura II (N27ZX), Klekot, Poland, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB ANC22LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA013), Jan 16, 2022: Leach Michael Rans S7S (N828S), Winnemucca, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to ensure the airplane’s wings were free of contaminates before departure. - [NTSB CEN22LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA015), Oct 9, 2021: Zuber Thomas P Zuber Super Drifter (N70TZ), Horseshoe Bay, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to adequately monitor airspeed during a low-level turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the water. - [NTSB CEN21LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA372), Aug 15, 2021: Flying K Enterprises Sky Raider (N56179), Augusta, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not determined based on available information. - [NTSB WPR21LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA248), Jun 26, 2021: Dewsnup Dave Zenair CH 701 SP (N41XY), Chester, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to properly position of the fuel selector valve, which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA21LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA103), Jan 15, 2021: TL Ultralight Sro Stingsport (N404N), Hollywood, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadequate maintenance and inspection of the fuel system, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot's mismanagement of the emergency approach and landing, which… - [NTSB ERA20CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA257), Jul 16, 2020: Kade Aventura II (N86KD), Astor, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to retract the amphibious airplane’s landing gear prior to the water landing, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB CEN20CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA244), Jun 23, 2020: Coyote S-6ES (N7764W), Pisgah, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The uncertificated pilot's failure to attain/maintain a proper angle-of-attack during an initial climb that resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN20LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA169), May 3, 2020: Rans S-12 (N427LB), Delta, CO, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a test flight which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA20CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA081), Jan 14, 2020: Pereyra Aventura (N366RC), East Palatka, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to properly configure the amphibious airplane for a water landing, which resulted in it flipping over. - [NTSB CEN19FA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA276), Aug 19, 2019: Shirley Carl Sportcopter Vortex (N634SC), Viroqua, WI, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The noncertificated pilot's loss of control of the gyrocopter after a total loss of engine power due to seizure of the crankshaft bearings. Contributing to the accident were the insufficient… - [NTSB ERA19LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA247), Aug 14, 2019: Fantasy Air Allegro (N5020X), Boone, NC, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The reported total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB CEN19LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA172), Jun 14, 2019: Karns SKY Ranger (N106RK), Hedgesville, WV, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the formation of carburetor ice while on the ground, which resulted in an impact with terrain. - [NTSB WPR19FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA121), Apr 25, 2019: TL Ultralight Sro Stingsport (N797N), Madera, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the simulated engine failure on initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of… - [NTSB CEN19FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA122), Apr 21, 2019: Rans S7 (N25TX), Kingsland, TX, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a steep climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin into terrain. - [NTSB WPR19FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA106), Apr 8, 2019: Tecnam P2002 (N118LS), Santa Fe, NM, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall,… - [NTSB GAA19CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA133), Feb 8, 2019: Denney Kitfox IV Speedster (N995BW), Page, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during the landing flare, which resulted in the left wing striking a tree. - [NTSB GAA18CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA301), May 27, 2018: Eldridge George Skystar Kitfox SER 7 (N103GE), Weippe, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach altitude, which resulted in a collision with a fence. - [NTSB GAA18CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA258), May 3, 2018: Berger Bernard M Pulsar Series III (N914BB), Palmyra, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate approach speed, which resulted in a bounced landing and a runway overrun. - [NTSB GAA18CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA217), Apr 14, 2018: Smith Dennis P Magni M24 (N3PW), La Grange, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control while taxiing onto the runway in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB GAA18CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA123), Feb 11, 2018: Oliver Lawrence R Kitfox IV 1200 (N76478), Carson City, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and lateral control during the go-around in gusting crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the… - [NTSB ANC18LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA021), Jan 25, 2018: Foxfly Foxdominator (N412MF), Indiantown, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper decision to attempt to take off in the gyroplane in strong gusting crosswind conditions, with insufficient distance to safely abort, which resulted in a loss of control and… - [NTSB GAA18CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA096), Dec 27, 2017: Aeropro CZ Eurofox (N3945A), Upper Lake, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the approach to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB GAA18CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA073), Dec 8, 2017: Brock Steiner Sport Copter Vortex (N395SC), Spanish Fork, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain situational and geographic awareness during the flight, which resulted in him becoming lost and exhausting the gyroplane’s fuel. - [NTSB GAA17CA567](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA567), Sep 6, 2017: Chancey Gerry M RV-12 (N1214J), Dunkirk, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during takeoff in crosswind conditions. - [NTSB ERA17LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA276), Aug 14, 2017: Bradley Roderick W Murphy Renegade (N210SQ), Guilford, CT, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB GAA17CA478](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA478), Aug 8, 2017: King John E JR Kitfox (N993JK), Reno, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in variable wind conditions. - [NTSB CEN17LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA293), Jul 31, 2017: Chapman T-BIRD II (N204BC), Potosi, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of airplane control during a departure turn for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB WPR17LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA003), Oct 9, 2016: Melborn Joe B Kolb Sport 600 (N914NK), Roberts, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB ERA16CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA134), Mar 16, 2016: Eichhorn Gary L Skyraider I (N8109E), Erwin, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind which resulted in a loss of directional control. All 182: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-see-bombadier/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (257, newest 50) 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 20260910011899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260910011899A), Sep 10, 2026: Gernon Aviation Inc SEAREY (N80515), De Quincy, LA, Substantial damage. The pilot of an experimental amateur-built airplane encountered a crosswind gust of air during take-off runway 340 from De Quincy Industrial Airpark (5R8) in… - [Accident 20260720009209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260720009209A), Jul 20, 2026: Wagner Mark S-6-S (N528MW), Morgan, VT, Substantial damage. On July 20, 2026, at approximately 0800 local time, a rans S-6S aircraft (registration N528MW) was attempting a water takeoff from lake seymour in Morgan, VT,… - [Accident 20260502010689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260502010689A), May 2, 2026: Cosmos PHASE II (N145W), Prineville, OR, Substantial damage. During landing and near the ground, with ASOS reported calm winds, the pilot stated that he seemed to be experiencing a tail wind. He noticed that we was about… - [Accident 20251227018679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251227018679A), Dec 27, 2025: Aller Daniel L KITFOX CLASC IV-1200 (N239DA), Hudson, CO, Substantial damage. Aircraft landed on runway 09 at Platte Valley Airpark (18V) with a taxiway prependicular near the end of the runway. The winds were calm. Shortly after… - [Accident 20251024018479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251024018479A), Oct 24, 2025: Rans Employee Flying Club RANS S-6ES COYOTE II (N43822), Williston, SC, Substantial damage. Airman stated that he had a wind gust that blew him into a tree. - [Accident 20250906021589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250906021589A), Sep 6, 2025: Lafferty Jack SEAREY (N2469J), Bell, FL, Substantial damage. An accident on September 6, 2025, on a short flight from flying harness farms 37FL to land on the suwannee river, a Searey amphibious aircraft landed on the… - [Accident 20250705010249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250705010249A), Jul 5, 2025: Flight Design Gmbh CTSW (N646MA), Joliet, IL, Substantial damage. On July 05, 2025, the pilot in command (PIC) landed the aircraft on runway 31 at Joliet Regional Airport (kjot). A gust of air pushed the aircraft to the left… - [Incident 20250404004599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250404004599I), Apr 4, 2025: Remos Aircraft Gmbh G-3 MIRAGE (N9043G), Apple Valley, CA, Minor damage. On April 14, 2025, the riverside FAA FSDO received an email from the pilot involved in an aircraft incident at Apple Valley Airport, Apple Valley CA. Date of… - [Accident 20250210000929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250210000929A), Feb 10, 2025: Allyn Kaste RANS S-19 (KIT) (N258DK), Doylestown, PA, Substantial damage. Pilot [privacy data omitted] was uninjured and gave a verbal statement. He said he took off and engine power reduced to near idle about 200 feet AGL. He turned… - [Incident 20241129020329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241129020329I), Nov 29, 2024: Hansche Bruce D KITFOX (N138H), Edgewood, NM, Minor damage. On the morning of November 29, 2024 at airport 1N1, a pilot holding a private pilot certificate, was performing taxi and flight tests of a Kitfox airplane… - [Accident 20241020017309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241020017309A), Oct 20, 2024: Seifert Dale E HIGHLANDER (N716DW), Elko, NV, Substantial damage. The accident aircraft was attempting a landing at keko on runway 12 due to the wind being reported as 180 degrees at 5 KTS with no gusts. As the aircraft… - [Accident 20240712010529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240712010529A), Jul 12, 2024: Petsche Tim KITFOX SERIES 7 (N1078P), Winfield, KS, Substantial damage. On 07/12/2024 an Petsche Tim/kitfox series 7 was conducting landings on runway 17 at Strother Field, Winfield, Kansas at approximately 14:21 local time. The… - [Accident 20240621010839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240621010839A), Jun 21, 2024: Adams Walter R SEAREY (N425UW), Sopchoppy, FL, Substantial damage. Pilot of [privacy data omitted] stated that he was “coming in too fast” and that he did not have the yoke pulled back enough during the touchdown. The initial… - [Accident 20240530007339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240530007339A), May 30, 2024: Banes John Scott KITFOX SERIES 6 (N506F), Parowan, UT, Substantial damage. Pilot was landing at airport 1L9 and lost control for undetremined reasons. Aircraft departed runway to the left. The right main gear collapsed and the right… - [Accident 20240407003749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240407003749A), Apr 7, 2024: Snyder Robert L CHALLENGER II (N381RS), Hendresonville, NC, Substantial damage. 04/07/2023 At approximately 1355Z, [privacy data omitted] departed the Hendersonville Airport(0A7) on a northly heading from the grass strip adjacent to runway… - [Accident 20240106000289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240106000289A), Jan 6, 2024: Greg Walker JUST AIRCRAFT HIGHLA (N712DG), Cortez, CO, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On 01/07/2024 at 13:25 the search team met in dolores, CO. They traveled to the residence of [privacy data omitted] to do a welfare check on the report of two… - [Incident 20231114017969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231114017969I), Nov 14, 2023: Flight Design Gmbh CTSW (N122JV), Madisonville, TN, Minor damage. On November 14th, around 1PM EST, a light sport aircraft had an incident during landing. The airman was on his way back from a solo cross country landing on… - [Accident 20230907012649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230907012649A), Sep 7, 2023: Flight Design Gmbh CTSW (N603CT), Berryville, AR, Destroyed. On 9/7/2023 while on approach to rogers, AR (krog) the pilot of a Flight design Ctsw put a setting of 30 degrees of flaps instead of a more familiar setting of… - [Accident 20230625011219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230625011219A), Jun 25, 2023: Edmisten Robert Eugene Sr RANS S-14 AIRAILE (N528RE), Warner Robins, GA, Substantial damage. On June 25, 2023, at approximately 0940 eastern standard time, a 2004 Edmisten Robert Eugene Sr., model: rans S-14 airaile, experienced a loss of power on… - [Incident 20230623007549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230623007549I), Jun 23, 2023: Press George CHALLENGER II (N39NF), Spokane, WA, Minor damage. The pilot departed from deer park, WA for clear lake, WA (Spokane county). Upon arrival in the area of clear lake, the pilot was conducting surveillance of the… - [Incident 20230524006109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230524006109I), May 24, 2023: Chapman Jack R C AVID FLYER (N855S), Baytown, TX, Minor damage. Pilot was performing touch and go procedures. During touchdown rollout at approximately 10MPH, a crosswind overtook the aircraft. The pilot was unable to… - [Accident 20230310002389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230310002389A), Mar 10, 2023: Dean William E ZENITH ZODIAC 601XL (N969WD), La Veta, CO, Substantial damage. Eyewitness to accident had just sold the plane to the pilot at the controls at the time of the accident. He had advised them it was too windy to try and take… - [Accident 20220925018979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220925018979A), Sep 25, 2022: Hartunian Robert PULSAR XP (N204BH), Big Bear City, CA, Substantial damage. On September 25, 2022 upon landing runway 26 at big Bear airport (L35) the pilot experienced left brake failure. The aircraft a pulsar Pulsar Xp experimental… - [Accident 20220920016039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220920016039A), Sep 20, 2022: Mossman Michael D ZENAIR CH 601 HD (N905KM), Lebanon, IN, Substantial damage. This flight was a test flight after a condition inspection. The aircraft departed rwy 18, VMC, very light winds. The airplane rolled hard left unexpectedly to… - [Accident 20220915019309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220915019309A), Sep 15, 2022: Jacquneaux Glen R CGS HAWK (N5148G), Lander, WY, Substantial damage. During cruise flight, pilot noted substantial vibration and empennage shaking up and down. Upon emergency landing, the r/h gear broke, NLG dug in the ground,… - [Incident 20220224002849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220224002849I), Feb 24, 2022: Dexter Clark O CHALLENGER II (N8711N), Manistique, MI, Minor damage. On 02/24/2022 at approximately 1525 EDT, a 2011 Dexter Clark O model Challenger II[privacy data omitted], performed an emergency landing on indian lake near… - [Accident 20220116000709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220116000709A), Jan 16, 2022: Leach Michael RANS S7S (N828S), Winnemucca, NV, Substantial damage. -Upon arrival at airport (approx. 6:30AM local), temperature was approx. 22 deg, And sky clear, wind calm -A layer of frost was visible on wings, prop and… - [Accident 20211008017439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211008017439A), Oct 8, 2021: Zuber Thomas P ZUBER SUPER DRIFTER (N70TZ), Granite Shoals, TX, Substantial damage. At approximately 1800 hrs an 10/08/2021. Pilot took off from runway 16 at shirley williams airport (44TE) to fly over lake lbj. The pilot had flown about 30… - [Accident 20210815014339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210815014339A), Aug 15, 2021: Manley Alan E SKYRAIDER (N56179), Towanda, KS, Substantial damage. After extensive engine run up, engine failed just after takeoff. Rpms dropped to about 5K, which produced stable flight. Pilot decided to return to runway, but… - [Accident 20210626010929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210626010929A), Jun 26, 2021: Dewsnup Dave ZENAIR CH 701 SP (N41XY), Chester, CA, Substantial damage. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot stated he experienced an engine power interruption. A check of the fuel selector revealed it was in the off position. The… - [Accident 20210115003239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210115003239A), Jan 15, 2021: Tl Ultralight Sro STINGSPORT (N404N), Hollywood, FL, Substantial damage. Pilot operating light sport model Tl Ultralight Sro Stingsport S4 TL-2000 serial number TLUSA115 under part 91 and performing touch and go?s. aircraft engine… - [Accident 20200716010259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200716010259A), Jul 16, 2020: Dorschner Klaus KADE AVENTURA II (N86KD), Astor, FL, Substantial damage. Make: 2003 Dorschner Klaus Model: Kade Aventura II Serial number: AA2A0106 Aircraft/engine last annual: may 2020 airframe tt: 1481 hrs. When: July 16, 2020… - [Accident 20200623008209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200623008209A), Jun 23, 2020: Briggs Robert S-6ES COYOTE II/A (N7764W), Pisgah, IA, Substantial damage. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft entered into a low altitude stall spin and impacted the ground in a near vertical attitude. - [Accident 20200503004979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200503004979A), May 3, 2020: Blixt Larry D RANS S-12 (N427LB), Delta, CO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Pilot and owner spent 2 years reworking this aircraft. The day of the flight many thought he was only doing taxi tests. Flight into terrain for unknown reasons. - [Accident 20200114003559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200114003559A), Jan 14, 2020: Clifton Robert B AVENTURA II (N366RC), Palatka, FL, Destroyed. Pilot states he was flying from Palatka airport to saint johns river for a water landing and forgot to retract the landing gears. When aircraft landed on water… - [Accident 20190819017829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190819017829A), Aug 19, 2019: Shirley Carl L SPORTCOPTER VORTEX (N634SC), Viroqua, WI, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On August 19, 2019, at approximately 18:30 local time, aircraft N634SC an amateur built experimental gyrocopter, a Sportcopter Vortex, departed runway 29 at… - [Accident 20190814016749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190814016749A), Aug 14, 2019: Fantasy Air Sro ALLEGRO 2000 (N5020X), Boone, NC, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Ptrs # 201903567 Aircraft impacted trees (LH wing sustained tree impact markers approx. 3 ft from wing tip) and the ground at the pilot's private airstrip near… - [Incident 20190729012919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190729012919I), Jul 29, 2019: Arnold James SEAREY (N985BA), St Petersburg, FL, No damage. On July 29, 2019, at approximately 11:15 EST a 2005 Arnold James Searey, s/n 1MK266C, registered to jucami joy LLC, landed with the gear in the retracted… - [Accident 20190614006969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190614006969A), Jun 14, 2019: Karns Eric W SKY RANGER (N106RK), Hedgesville, WV, Substantial damage. On June 14, 2019 at approximately 6:50 pm local, [privacy data omitted] crashed during a takeoff from Green Landings private residential airpark (WV22) in… - [Incident 20190524008469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190524008469I), May 24, 2019: Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 SIERRA (N118LS), Boulder City, NV, Substantial damage. The takeoff was normal on runway 27, lifted off about 80 mph and made a left turn (crosswind) and flew downwind. During this time raised the landing gear,… - [Accident 20190425010899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190425010899A), Apr 25, 2019: Tl Ultralight Sro STINGSPORT (N797N), Madera, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Aircraft impacted the terrain approximately ½ miles northwest of the approach end of runway 12 at Madera municipal airport (mae), Madera, California. The… - [Accident 20190421003229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190421003229A), Apr 21, 2019: Abbott William Arthur Jr RANS S-7S COURIER (N25TX), Kingsland, TX, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Aircraft took of from 44TE at Kingsland,Texas at 0921 am. Witness stated the pilot was going to perform an high performance take off. Pilot weighed 240 lbs,… - [Accident 20190408006309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190408006309A), Apr 8, 2019: Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 SIERRA (N118LS), Santa Fe, NM, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On 4/08/2019, at approximately 1540 mountain daylight time (MDT), a construzioni aeronautiche Tecnam P2002 sierra aircraft bearing registration number N118LS,… - [Accident 20190208023669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190208023669A), Feb 8, 2019: Kirk Brian KITFOX IV SPEEDSTER (N995BW), Page, AZ, Substantial damage. On February 8, 2019, at approximately 11:15 mountain standard time (MST), a kifox iv, N995BW, impacted a small tree and terrain during an attempted visual… - [Incident 20180808018829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180808018829I), Aug 8, 2018: Ward Tom A20 VISTA CRUISER SC (N9049K), Animas, CO, Minor damage. PIC was landing/practicing with different flap settings. Landed and drifted left, applied full right rudder, added power for rudder effectiveness and then… - [Accident 20180527006019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180527006019A), May 27, 2018: Eldridge George SKYSTAR KITFOX SER 7 (N103GE), Weippe, ID, Substantial damage. Tail wheel caught boundary fence on approach to landing on pilot's home Airstrip. Aircraft landed and came to rest inverted. Damage was substantial. - [Accident 20180503004519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180503004519A), May 3, 2018: Berger Bernard M PULSAR SERIES III (N914BB), Palmyra, PA, Substantial damage. PIC departed 8N1 at 15:39L enroute to N94. Approx 3 miles north of 58N, PIC noticed a decrease in oil pressure and requested a precautionary landing at 58N. On… - [Accident 20180414009709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180414009709A), Apr 14, 2018: Smith Dennis P MAGNI M24 (N3PW), La Grange, TX, Substantial damage. Statement from the pilot Just after 1:00 pm I decided to leave the fly-in and taxied to take off on runway 34. Weather was clear with strong winds from the… - [Accident 20180211006479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180211006479A), Feb 11, 2018: Oliver Lawrence R KITFOX IV 1200 (N76478), Carson City, NV, Substantial damage. The CFI reported upon arrival at the airport the CFI advised the student that the winds were not good for flight. Since this was a tail wheel aircraft, they… - [Accident 20180125001189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180125001189A), Jan 25, 2018: Foxfly Inc FOXDOMINATOR (N412MF), Indian Town, FL, Substantial damage. The pilot, [privacy data omitted] only remembers that the gyroplane was bouncing during the takeoff roll, and then tipped over. [privacy data omitted] Also… All 257: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-see-bombadier/incidents.md --- 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.