# NTSB investigations: Bombardier ROTAX (ALL): In flight collision with object

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 MIA07CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA142.md): Furey Kitfox IV · Cowen, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2007 · N93FD · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with a bird resulting in separation of the propeller.
- [NTSB ATL07LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA089.md): Gordon R Smith Sea Rey · Port St. Joe, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2007 · N94GR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout and his improper decision to conduct a low altitude maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI06CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA171.md): Croke Zenith CH 701 · Brussels, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2006 · N701US · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining clearance from the trees during final approach. The trees located along the final approach course were a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB ANC06CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA051.md): Lanford Antares MA-33 · Trapper Creek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2006 · N582AK · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during final approach for landing, which resulted in the airplane striking a tree, and an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the tree.
- [NTSB SEA05CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA060.md): Birtch Kitfox II · Dillard, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2005 · N481DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while in cruise flight at low altitude, which resulted in an inflight collision with a power line. A factor was the pilot's decision to fly at low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX04CA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA306.md): Quicksilver MXL II · Rio Vista, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2004 · N4358Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from high vegetation while flying at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ATL04LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA122.md): Quicksilver GT-500 · Cleveland, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2004 · N5XY · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind during takeoff. A factor was crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ATL04LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA109.md): Bergmann Rans S-12 XL Airaile · Cummings, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2004 · N8KD · Substantial damage
  > The unqualified person's poor judgement and his failed to maintain clearance from power lines and trees while maneuvering for a landing which resulted in the in-flight collision with trees and power lines. Factors were the dark night and the unqualified…
- [NTSB NYC02LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA195.md): Paiement Rans S-12 · Mercer, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2002 · N7011Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision, and failure to maintain adequate clearance, which resulted in a collision with a wire during a low altitude flight.
- [NTSB MIA02LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA164.md): Clarence F. Callahan Challenger II · Plymouth, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2002 · N521CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper alignment which resulted in the airplane impacting trees on the south side of the approach end of the landing runway.
- [NTSB CHI02LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA226.md): Giroux Air Cam · Ozawkie, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2002 · N1029G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing. A contributing factor was the excessive airspeed.
- [NTSB MIA02LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA086.md): Lett R/Campbell K Aircam · Troy, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2002 · N912S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-commands decision to fly at a low altitude and his improper visual lookout resulting in an in-flight collision static with wires.
- [NTSB NYC02LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA073.md): Annis Fisher FP-202 · Parksley, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2002 · N4348V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the soft wet runway.
- [NTSB MIA02LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA058.md): Harleman Tornado II · Molino, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2002 · N140V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance, resulting in the in-flight collision with a static wire and an uncontrolled descent and collision with the ground. A factor in the accident was the pilot's impairment resulting from the use of unapproved…
- [NTSB MIA01LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA190.md): Cuevas, Orlando S MXL II Sport · Arroyo, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N4305C · Substantial damage
  > the pilots failure to maintain directional control during climb, which resulted in the airplane drifting off course and impacting with trees.
- [NTSB FTW01LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA169.md): Clark CGS Hawk · Bullard, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2001 · N6323Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with power lines during low level maneuvers.
- [NTSB DEN01FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA105.md): Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-3DM · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 2001 · N11ZQ · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's inadequate in-flight planning to fly over the mesa with insufficient altitude. A contributing factor was the downdraft weather condition
- [NTSB LAX01LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA153.md): Holt Christian Eagle II · White Water, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N32MJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the power lines during an intentional low level flight.
- [NTSB SEA00LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA105.md): Schmidt SEA REY · Northport, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2000 · N304WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control due to his inadequate remedial action in correcting for engine torque during the aborted landing. Factors include trees near the area where the pilot was attempting to land.
- [NTSB ATL99LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA117.md): Quicksilver GT-500 · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1999 · N5503M · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with an object for an undetermined reasons. A factor was the stolen/unauthorized use of the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA99LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA099.md): Whithington Kitfox 1200 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1999 · N818HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles along his departure path. Factors include the pilot's incorrect positioning of the flaps prior to takeoff, and a transmission wire and trees along the aircraft's flight path.
- [NTSB SEA98LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA020.md): Schramm Helicycle · Big Timber, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1997 · N3275Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines. The pilot's diverted attention and transmission wires were factors.
- [NTSB CHI97LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA251.md): Larsen T-BIRD II · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1997 · N41873 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed and loss of control resulting in a stall. Factors were the tree and the fence.
- [NTSB IAD97LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA069.md): Jaquish Challenger Spec II · Mansfield, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1997 · N9213A · Substantial damage
  > inadequate visual lookout by the pilot, which led to an in-flight collision with an electrical wire. Related factors were: low altitude flight by the pilot, and the proximity of the transmission line.
- [NTSB BFO95LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA085.md): Birdman Enterprises Chinook 2S · Hammondsville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1995 · N35KK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from obstacles (power lines) in his flight path.
- [NTSB CHI94LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA270.md): Miller Kitfox · Spencer, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1994 · N4268Y · Substantial damage
  > the private pilot/airplane builder's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during the approach to landing.
- [NTSB NYC93LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA018.md): Franklin-Sullivan Technologies FS 1 · Littletown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1992 · N4246R · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate altitude due to an improperly planned approach which resulted in a tree strike on final approach.
- [NTSB BFO92LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA106.md): Haas Rans S-6 · Nokesville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1992 · N116LP · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning or decision by the pilot, and his failure to maintain clearance from obstructions after inadvertently becoming airborne. The high density altitude, high obstructions, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI91DEP01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEP01.md): Dean Bartel Avid Flyer Stol · New London, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 4, 1990 · N287AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point and his delay in initiating a go-around.
- [NTSB CHI90LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA222.md): Naaman Haren Kitfox 1 · Grundy Center, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1990 · N790WC · Substantial damage
  > Go-around delayed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB FTW83LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA182.md): Rotec Rally 3B · Edmond, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1983 · N65RE · Substantial damage
  > The plt of the registered, 2 place, ultralight acft reported that the winds were variable & he was intending to land into the wind. However, he further stated that he believed the wind had switched to a tail wind before the landing. After landing, he realized…

## 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" = 220))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=09050&occurrence=220

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