# NTSB investigations: Rotax SEE BOMBADIER: Loss of control in flight

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN25LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA238.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 5, 2025 · N646MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing.
- [NTSB CEN23LA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA408.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Berryville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 7, 2023 · N603CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the attempted go-around.
- [NTSB CEN22LA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA426.md): Mossman Michael D Zenair CH 601 HD · Lebanon, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2022 · N905KM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of lateral/bank control during takeoff due to the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known fuel imbalance.
- [NTSB CEN20LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA169.md): Rans S-12 · Delta, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 3, 2020 · N427LB · Destroyed
  > 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 WPR19FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA121.md): TL Ultralight Sro Stingsport · Madera, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 25, 2019 · N797N · Destroyed
  > 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 control at too low of an altitude to recover.
- [NTSB CEN19FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA122.md): Rans S7 · Kingsland, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 21, 2019 · N25TX · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Tecnam P2002 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 8, 2019 · N118LS · Destroyed
  > 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, and loss of control.
- [NTSB GAA19CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA133.md): Denney Kitfox IV Speedster · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2019 · N995BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during the landing flare, which resulted in the left wing striking a tree.
- [NTSB GAA18CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA123.md): Oliver Lawrence R Kitfox IV 1200 · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2018 · N76478 · Substantial damage
  > 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 lack of communication between the flight instructor and the…
- [NTSB GAA17CA567](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA567.md): Chancey Gerry M RV-12 · Dunkirk, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2017 · N1214J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during takeoff in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN17LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA293.md): Chapman T-BIRD II · Potosi, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2017 · N204BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during a departure turn for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA16CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA134.md): Eichhorn Gary L Skyraider I · Erwin, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2016 · N8109E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN15FA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA281.md): Stuhlmiller Robert Europa · Beloit, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2015 · N149RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s incapacitation in flight due to a cardiovascular event.
- [NTSB CEN14CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA268.md): Flight Design Ctsw · New Carlisle, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2014 · N640C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing.
- [NTSB ERA14CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA234.md): Sam R Peachey Just Aircraft Highla · Roxbury, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2014 · N209SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during low altitude maneuvering.
- [NTSB CEN13CA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA430.md): Alvarez Marvin R Rans S-6S · Schertz, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2013 · N137AB · Destroyed
  > The noncertificated pilot's operation of the airplane, which resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13LA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA409.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Taos, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2013 · N424CT · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's unexpected encounter with a dust devil, which resulted in the loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN12LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA254.md): Alvarez Marvin R Rans S-6S · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2012 · N137AB · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA052.md): Interplane S R O Skyboy · Miami, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2011 · N58784 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while flying at low speed, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall, spin, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the outcome of the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane…
- [NTSB CEN11FA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA465.md): Pipistrel Taurus · Durango, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2011 · N261T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during the off-airport landing in strong winds, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA355.md): Leonard Trudy Kitfox III · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2010 · N888TL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind effects and failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around from a landing.
- [NTSB ANC09FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09FA062.md): Zenair Stol CH 701 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2009 · N701BX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall during takeoff and his decision to fly the airplane over its allowable gross weight. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's excessive gross weight.
- [NTSB ERA09CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA255.md): Martin Edward H Fire Star II · Church Hill, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2009 · N582EF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall during final approach.
- [NTSB WPR09LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA052.md): Adkins Ridge Runner II · Mulino, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2008 · N825PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model airplane and the improper adjustment of the propeller pitch.
- [NTSB DFW08CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA239.md): Gier Travis H Aventura II · Montgomery, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2008 · N92TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. A contributing factor was the wind gust.
- [NTSB DFW08LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA209.md): Evektor Aerotechnik Sportstar · St Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2008 · N411EV · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control due to his task saturation as a result of his failure to set the pitch trim to the neutral position before takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX08LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA130.md): Greco Drifter 912 · Homestead, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2008 · N5318F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a turn to the final approach leg of the traffic pattern, resulting in an accelerated stall.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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 ('55555')
    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" = '240'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/cases?engine=55555

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