# NTSB investigations: Bombardier ROTAX (ALL): Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction 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 ATL07LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA054.md): James Walter Hornet · Talbotton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2007 · N7XS · Substantial damage > The failure of the right main fuel line, resulting in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. - [NTSB MIA07CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA030.md): Morgan, Marvin R. Zenair CH701 Stol · Lithia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2006 · N817DJ · Substantial damage > Collapse of the nosegear for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA06LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA175.md): Straw T-Bird II · Leamington, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2006 · N339JL · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of aircraft control (control not possible) due to the failure of the left elevator control surface which was the result of a missing inboard bolt (for undetermined reason) which holds the left elevator bow in place. - [NTSB CHI06LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA207.md): Schlei Avid Flyer Speed Win · Fergus Falls, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2006 · N507S · Substantial damage > the fractured aileron bell crank and elevator clevis rod end. - [NTSB CHI05CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA025.md): Jabat Avid Flyer · Cleveland, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2004 · N90JW · Substantial damage > The separation of the wing skin from the wing structure and the pilot's subsequent inablility to maintain aircraft control. A factor associated with the accident was the tree that the airplane contacted. - [NTSB ATL04LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA171.md): Hawkins William Searey · Dayton, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2004 · N1209J · Substantial damage > The delamination of the fiberglass hull of the airplane. - [NTSB NYC02LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA184.md): Graham Mini-500 · Renfrew, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2002 · N373TG · Substantial damage > Failure of the main transmission. - [NTSB SEA02LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA120.md): Welborn Pulsar XP · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N777XP · Substantial damage > The disconnection of the throttle cable on landing resulting in the aircraft's engine going to full throttle and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain directional control after securing the engine during the landing event. - [NTSB NYC02LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA120.md): Smith Kitfox Classic IV · Limerick, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2002 · N3023J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to perform a modification required by the manufacturer, which resulted in a failure of the float covering. - [NTSB NYC02LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA099.md): Boucher Revolution Mini 500 · Sterling, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N54VP · Destroyed > A misalignment of the rotor system drive belt, which resulted in belt chaffing, its subsequent separation, and a resultant loss of power to the rotor system. Also causal was the relatively low altitude and airspeed at which the separation occurred, which… - [NTSB FTW02LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA057.md): Schleicher ASW-24E · El Paso, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2001 · N134EK · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain minimum airspeed for flight, resulting in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the failure of the tow rope. - [NTSB ATL01LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA091.md): Mitchell T-10 · Ashland City, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2001 · N3221X · Substantial damage > The restricted movement of the rudder cable, resulting in a loss of control and collision with trees. - [NTSB CHI01LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA213.md): LaPorte MXL II Sport · Gaines Twp., MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N4416Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's poor planning which resulted in foreign object damage to the propeller, and the low altitude at which the loss of power occurred which resulted in the pilot not being able to properly flare the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were… - [NTSB MIA01LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA011.md): Camillo Annaloro C A Spcl Quicks · Lucedale, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2000 · N302CA · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to secure a fabric panel during preflight inspection resulting in the panel separating from the aircraft during climb after takeoff, passing through the propeller and damaging wing flap fabric, loss of engine power due to wing flap… - [NTSB LAX00LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA311.md): Perrucci Randall J Revolution MINI-500 · Gridley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N7SZ · Substantial damage > The fracture and separation of a control rod in the cyclic flight control system. - [NTSB DEN00LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA155.md): Trammell Avid Flyer · Trinidad, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2000 · N7081M · Substantial damage > the failure of wing lift strut attachment rod for an unknown reason, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during initial takeoff climb. - [NTSB MIA99LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA183.md): South Mississippi Light Aircra Buccaneer II · Panacea, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1999 · N618BC · Substantial damage > The intentional continued operation of the airplane by the pilot-in-command with known deficiencies with the pitot system after takeoff, resulting in erroneous airspeed indications, and inadvertent stall by the pilot resulting in the uncontrolled descent into… - [NTSB ATL98LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA123.md): Vertical Concepts Searey · Hiawassee, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1998 · N39CS · Substantial damage > The delamination of the hull that resulted in a nose over during landing. - [NTSB CHI98LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA146.md): Dangremond Challenger II · Wayland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1998 · N199DD · Destroyed > the pilot's improper installation of the right wing forward strut attachment bolt. - [NTSB FTW97LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA328.md): Fingerhut Revolution Mini 500 · Huffman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1997 · N570F · Substantial damage > The disengagement of the helicopter's collective control tube due to improper installation by the builder. Factors were the lack of sufficient information provided by the kit manufacturer and the pilot's inability to cushion the landing. - [NTSB SEA97LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA156.md): Stiritz Eipper MX II · Newport, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1997 · N15TJ · Substantial damage > The failure of the owner/builder to adequately inspect his homebuilt aircraft, which subsequently led to the failure of the right wing lift cable attach bolt and resulted in the collapse of the right wing during flight. - [NTSB MIA97LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA120.md): Basinski Kolb MK3 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1997 · N128BB · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed after an oil leak occurred, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent collision with a residence and the terrain. The oil leak and the pilot's diverted attention were related factors. - [NTSB LAX96LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA258.md): Davis Challenger I CW · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1996 · N75489 · Destroyed > the owner/builder/pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs which led to his improper handling of the airplane and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin above stall speed, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor which… - [NTSB MIA96LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA087.md): Marks Kitfox II · Panama City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1996 · N915PK · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent collision with a ditch. Factors relating to the accident were: failure of the… - [NTSB MIA95LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA140.md): Moncrief Zodiac 601 · Fernandina Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1995 · N18FL · Substantial damage > The failure of maintenance personnel to adequately torque the propeller bolts during the last inspection resulting in the bolt failures and the loss of the propeller. - [NTSB LAX95LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA023.md): Glen A. Senecal 5151 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1994 · N5246G · Substantial damage > the manufacturer's (owner/operator) improper balancing of the aileron flight controls which resulted in a cable separation due to overload from the aileron flutter. The rough/uneven terrain was also a factor. - [NTSB FTW93LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA233.md): Aero Falcon Intl. Knight Falcon · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1993 · N502AF · Substantial damage > Failure of the autopilot which resulted in an improper flight control condition. A factor was the pilot's inability to regain control. - [NTSB FTW93LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA262.md): Zbacnick Challenger II · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1993 · N851BZ · Substantial damage > The seizure of the propeller shaft bearing and the resultant propeller blade separation. Factors were the unfavorable winds and the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX91LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA160.md): Burnett, Jerry D. Challenger II · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1991 · N4555J · Substantial damage > The disintegration of the propeller. Contributing to this accident was the deterioration of aircraft control and the nonavilability of suitable landing terrain. - [NTSB LAX90DVM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVM03.md): Illi Thunder Gull · Calif Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 8, 1990 · N2223E · Destroyed > Poor judgement of the pilot from use of a drug (cocaine), and the pilot allowing the design stress limits of the aircraft to be exceeded, while maneuvering, which resulted in overload failure of the wing spar & wing separation. - [NTSB NYC90FHD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FHD01.md): Mason Hummel Bird · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 10, 1990 · N51L · Destroyed > Failure of the rudder attach bolt, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and an uncontrolled descent to the ground. - [NTSB CHI88DEP13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEP13.md): Heibel AIR Command 532 · Cottage Grove, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 21, 1988 · N7015C · Destroyed > While in cruise flight this amateur built gyrocopter experienced a main rotor strike to the rudder and propeller. The student pilot who had a total of eight hours flight time, all in this aircraft, was conducting a solo flight in this dual control gyrocopter.… - [NTSB MIA88FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA213.md): Franklin Drifter XP-503 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1988 · N65DF · Destroyed > The owner rprtd the plt flew the acft at a company picnic without authorization. Company psnl saw the experimental, amateur built acft takeoff from the company strip, then maneuver for a low pass over the area at about 150 to 200 ft AGL. Some estimated the… - [NTSB MKC88DCQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88DCQ01.md): Flagg Star Lite · Ft. Scott, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 1, 1988 · N87LF · Destroyed > The failure of the main spars at the attachment points inside the fuselage. - [NTSB BFO87DID03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87DID03.md): Ham Wizard · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 30, 1987 · N39583 · Substantial damage > Drg flt, a portion of the exhaust stack broke off & struck the wooden prop. Aprx 1/3 of the prop separated & a severe vibration started. The plt shut down the eng & headed for an open field. Due to lack of altitude, he was barely able to clear nearby trees.… - [NTSB MIA87FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA003.md): Griffin STAR-LITE · Raymond, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1986 · N124PK · Destroyed > The plt had just completed building the acft and was on the initial flt. Family members watched as the acft tookoff and climbed over the arpt. They then observed pieces falling from the acft. The acft rolled inverted and crashed. An exam of the elevator bell… - [NTSB LAX86FUM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FUM02.md): Star-Lite UNK · Ramona, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 23, 1986 · N42TJ · Destroyed > During a local test flight of an experimental homebuilt acft, the plt was circling aprx 700 ft AGL when the right wing separated from the fuselage. The acft entered an uncontrollable steep angle dive and collided with the terrain. Inspection as to the… - [NTSB DEN86LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA127.md): Glaser-Dirks DG-400 · Longmont, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1986 · N40Z · Substantial damage > This experimental glider has a stowable 2 cycle eng mounted behind the cockpit. When the eng is stowed the glide ratio is about 40:1. When the eng is deployed but not running, the glide ratio is about 10:1. While returning after a 4 hr and 50 min flt the plt… - [NTSB ANC85LAG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LAG01.md): Brians Puffin · Eagle River, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 16, 1985 · N4933N · Substantial damage > The plt was conducting taxi tests on his homebuilt acft when it started to sustain a hull structure failure and control interference from separating parts. The acft pitched off the water, climbed to aprx 100 ft AGL, stalled and spun to ground impact. - [NTSB LAX85FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA066.md): Barry Zielinski SNS 8 Hiperlt · Corona, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1984 · N5303U · Destroyed > N5303U, owned & operated by the amateur acft builder sustained an inflt structual failure of the lt bottom wing & crashed 6 mi east of Corona, CA. The ultralight type acft was destroyed and the plt fatally injured. Investigation revealed that wing spar… - [NTSB CHI84FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA290.md): Jerry D. Fish Drifter · Columbus, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1984 · N5150J · Destroyed > During flt, the plt was performing aerobatics & did a series of loops. While maneuvering, the left wing folded upward & the acft, an experimental ultralight, entered a descent & crashed. An exam revealed that the left wing had folded over the eng. Evidence… - [NTSB NYC83LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA166.md): Rotec/Botsford Rally 3 · Kirkville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1983 · N104RE · Substantial damage > The 2 place ultralight acft was on final apch to land when the propeller began to freewheel on the propeller shaft. The eng continued to operate & respond to throttle inputs, but the propeller did not produce thrust. The ultralight began to lose altitude… - [NTSB MIA83LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA091.md): Gray J-3 Trainer · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1983 · N1391P · Substantial damage > While maneuvering to enter the ultralight landing area on the arpt during an eaa fly-in, the elevator became jammed in the down position when a bolt in the linkage became jammed against the wheel axle which had been bent in a previous accident. The plt was… ## 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 ('09050') AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 130)) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=09050&occurrence=130 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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