NTSB investigations: Rotax SEE BOMBADIER
27 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Rotax SEE BOMBADIER, where the defining event was Loss of control in flight. 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 | 4 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Where
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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_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"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 ('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" 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 CEN25LA238Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Joliet, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing.NTSB CEN23LA408Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Berryville, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the attempted go-around.NTSB CEN22LA426Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMossman Michael D Zenair CH 601 HD · Lebanon, INThe loss of lateral/bank control during takeoff due to the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known fuel imbalance.NTSB CEN20LA169Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRans S-12 · Delta, COThe 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 WPR19FA121Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportTL Ultralight Sro Stingsport · Madera, CAThe 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 CEN19FA122Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRans S7 · Kingsland, TXThe 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 WPR19FA106Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportTecnam P2002 · Santa Fe, NMThe 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 GAA19CA133Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDenney Kitfox IV Speedster · Page, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during the landing flare, which resulted in the left wing striking a tree.NTSB GAA18CA123Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportOliver Lawrence R Kitfox IV 1200 · Carson City, NVThe 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 GAA17CA567Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChancey Gerry M RV-12 · Dunkirk, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during takeoff in crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN17LA293Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChapman T-BIRD II · Potosi, MOThe pilot's loss of airplane control during a departure turn for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA16CA134Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEichhorn Gary L Skyraider I · Erwin, NCThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB CEN15FA281Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportStuhlmiller Robert Europa · Beloit, OHThe pilot’s incapacitation in flight due to a cardiovascular event.NTSB CEN14CA268Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · New Carlisle, OHThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing.NTSB ERA14CA234Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSam R Peachey Just Aircraft Highla · Roxbury, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during low altitude maneuvering.NTSB CEN13CA430Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAlvarez Marvin R Rans S-6S · Schertz, TXThe noncertificated pilot's operation of the airplane, which resulted in impact with terrain.NTSB CEN13LA409Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Taos, NMThe airplane's unexpected encounter with a dust devil, which resulted in the loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN12LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlvarez Marvin R Rans S-6S · New Braunfels, TXThe non-certificated pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff.NTSB ERA12FA052Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportInterplane S R O Skyboy · Miami, FLThe 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 CEN11FA465Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPipistrel Taurus · Durango, COThe pilot’s loss of control during the off-airport landing in strong winds, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR10CA355Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLeonard Trudy Kitfox III · Monument Valley, UTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind effects and failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around from a landing.NTSB ANC09FA062Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportZenair Stol CH 701 · Wasilla, AKThe 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 ERA09CA255Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMartin Edward H Fire Star II · Church Hill, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall during final approach.NTSB WPR09LA052Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAdkins Ridge Runner II · Mulino, ORThe 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 DFW08CA239Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGier Travis H Aventura II · Montgomery, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. A contributing factor was the wind gust.NTSB DFW08LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvektor Aerotechnik Sportstar · St Charles, MOThe 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 LAX08LA130Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreco Drifter 912 · Homestead, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a turn to the final approach leg of the traffic pattern, resulting in an accelerated stall.