NTSB investigations: Rotax 912ULS series
39 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Rotax 912ULS series, where the defining event was Hard landing. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('55572')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND e.aircrafts_position = x.position AND e.\"isDefiningEvent\" AND e.\"tier2Number\" = '092'))
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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('55572')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND e.aircrafts_position = x.position AND e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '092'))
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.
NTSB WPR26LA143Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPaul D Cannon Kitfox Light Squared · Lincoln, CAThe pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the improper installation and over torquing of the landing gear attachment hardware,…NTSB ERA25LA349Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPipistrel Lsa S R L Virus 912 LSA · Lincoln Park, NJThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for variable wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control.NTSB ERA25LA191Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV-12 · Chesterfield, VAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB CEN24LA217Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportZenith Stol CH 750 · Caney, TXThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing,NTSB CEN23LA200Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Gregory, MIThe pilot’s improper landing flare that resulted in a hard, bounced landing and subsequent overstress failure of the nose landing gear.NTSB WPR23LA169Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRemos Acft Gmbh Flugzeugbau Remos GX · Glendale, AZThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR22LA106Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMckenzie John P Europa XS · Tucson, AZThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB ERA21LA325Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSilverlight Delta JET-II · Mulberry, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB ERA21LA145Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGeorge Matthew Wagoner Zenith 601 HD · Englewood, FLThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing. The rough terrain of the runway also contributed to the outcome.NTSB CEN21LA023Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEvolution Revolt · Durango, COThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing following a hard landing and failure of the right main tire.NTSB GAA20CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 · Apopka, FLThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and subsequent nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA537Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCzech Sport Sportcruiser · Murrieta, CAThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of directional control and a hard landing.NTSB GAA19CA380Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHoward Steven C Super · Norwich, NYThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA19CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportClifford E Massey AR-1 · Anahuac, TXThe pilot's improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA19CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Elyria, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing in variable gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.NTSB GAA18CA518Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRans Rans S6S · Painton, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper pitch attitude during landing, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing.NTSB GAA18CA416Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeroprakt A-22 Valor · Malone, NYThe pilot’s improper crosswind correction during the landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA18CA228Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Eaglet · Ashland, VAThe student pilot’s improper landing flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA18CA186Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTerry G. Olson Kitfox S7 Super Spor · Silver Bay, MNThe pilot’s hard landing and subsequent failure to maintain airspeed and bank control during the aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA17CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeropro CZ Eurofox LSA · Kingsland, GAThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose-over.NTSB CEN16CA258Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoyd Kenneth C Rans S-19 · Ephraim, WIThe pilot's decision to continue the landing from an unstabilized approach which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.NTSB GAA16CA189Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTL Ultralight Sro TL-3000 Sirius · South St. Paul, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper landing flare in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the firewall.NTSB GAA16CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKelm David Kitfox 7 · Tracy, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, which resulted in a hard landing, runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA15CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar SL · Montgomery, NYThe pilot's improper pitch control which resulted in a hard landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN15CA261Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrewer Sportcopter Votex M · Sikeston, MOThe pilot inadvertently reducing engine power to the idle position while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB GAA15CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Mount Vernon, OHThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB CEN14CA207Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Bloomington, INThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing.NTSB ERA13CA345Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportJim Braddock Just Aircraft Highla · Limestone, TNThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR13CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRemos Acft Gmbh Flugzeugbau Remos GX · Sacramento, CAThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN12LA476Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Conway, ARThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and overstress failure of the right main landing gear.NTSB CEN12CA281Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Houston, TXThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR11CA478Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFpna A-22 Valor · Fresno, CAThe student pilot’s improper flare.NTSB WPR11CA445Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero SP Z O O AT-4 LSA · San Diego, CAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain control during an attempted go-around.NTSB ERA11CA254Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Jacksonville, FLThe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA11CA193Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Pittstown, NJThe student pilot's inadequate flare and the certified flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA10CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportParadise USA Paradise P-1 Slsa LW · Plant City, FLThe pilot's improper flare while landing, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN09CA478Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportP&M Quik GT450 · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB LAX08LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero SP Z O O AT-4 LSA · Hemet, CAThe student pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB DFW08CA107Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTecnam P2002 Sierra · La Porte, TXThe student pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing and the instructor's delayed remedial action.