# NTSB investigations: Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)

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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB DEN00LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA122.md): Rowley P-40F · Peyton, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2000 · N42915 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate decision to turn back (low altitude) towards the runway for a forced landing. A contributing factor was the total loss of engine power due to a reduction gear failure.
- [NTSB MIA00LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA192.md): Europa Europa XS TRI-GEAR · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2000 · N912EA · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's inadequate supervision that resulted in the dual student performing an improper landing flare/touchdown which resulted in a hard landing and overload to the nose landing gear assembly.
- [NTSB ATL00LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA068.md): Double D Enterprises Rans S-12 · Baneberry, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2000 · N6279D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were the trees, and gusting winds.
- [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 NYC00LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA163.md): Pratt Falcon XP · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2000 · N544AA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing. Factors related to the accident were the gusting wind conditions and the pilot's improper weather evaluation.
- [NTSB CHI00LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA158.md): Truthan Searey · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2000 · N89PJ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control when the airplane encountered high winds. Factors which related to this accident were the high crosswind, the wind gusts, and the submerged object.
- [NTSB CHI00LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA155.md): Edgerly S-12 · Hartford, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2000 · N3148E · Substantial damage
  > restricted directional control. Factors relating to this accident were the rough, uneven runway, and the trees.
- [NTSB FTW00LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA165.md): Hard Capella XLS · Taylor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2000 · N427LM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of the accident aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN00LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA096.md): Eiriavion PIK 20E · Hurricane, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2000 · N35LP · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of power due to the separation of the magneto ground lead and the rough and unsuitable terrain during the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX00LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA201.md): Issoire-Aviation PIK-30 · Minden, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2000 · N30PK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision to attempt to make it back to the runway for landing after experiencing a loss of lift and not maintaining a proper descent rate.
- [NTSB MIA00LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA160.md): Daniel A. Shapiro Searey 1DK · Morganton, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2000 · N8096A · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent forward elevator input by the pilot-in-command while reducing throttle control resulting in the airplane nose-over.
- [NTSB FTW00LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA143.md): Lewis Spitfire/Raven · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2000 · N17ST · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI00LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA130.md): Grunska Kitfox IV · Neenah, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2000 · N4956 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain driectional control of the airplane while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the tree that the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB FTW00LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA117.md): Johnson Zodiac CH-601-HDS · Orange, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2000 · N601GJ · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI00LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA105.md): Weinzierl Titan Tornado II · Maple Plain, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2000 · N196KW · Substantial damage
  > the obstructed fuel system filter, the inadequate silicone material the builder used, and the rough and uneven terrain. A factor was that suitable landing terrain was not available.
- [NTSB MIA00LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA119.md): Bair Helicopters Searey · Kill Devil Hill, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2000 · N246DB · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall by the pilot-in-command while on final approach resulting in the uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with water.
- [NTSB MIA00LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA092.md): Kitchens Revolution Mini 500B · Hazelhurst, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2000 · N460AK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a practice autorotation, by allowing the rotor rpm to become inadequate to cushion the touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing, and subsequent roll over.
- [NTSB ANC00LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA023.md): Stirling AIR CAM · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2000 · N6381V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions during the single-engine landing. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot's intentional shut down of the left engine, the right crosswind, the icy runway, and the snow berms on the edge of the…
- [NTSB LAX00LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA059.md): Quest II Walsh Aventura II · Antioch, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1999 · N8180Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inattention to the fact that he had failed to retract the landing gear wheels prior to performing a water landing.
- [NTSB NYC00LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA034.md): Bates Kitfox · Westminster, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1999 · N993DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering.
- [NTSB NYC00LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA032.md): Statz Kitfox II · Ebensburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1999 · N317RS · Substantial damage
  > was the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a bounced landing recovery. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in make and model.
- [NTSB NYC00LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA019.md): Parsons Rans S-12 · Gainesville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1999 · N70197 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC99LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA237.md): Pratt Dominator · Auburn, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N4449N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to execute a 0 airspeed pedal turn at 100 feet agl.
- [NTSB MIA99FA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA246.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA20-A1 · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1999 · N196DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist (turn Fuel Valve-On, and activate electric fuel boost pump) and the pilot's decision to continue flight with a known unairworthy condition (illumination of low fuel pressure warning light on takeoff roll) with…
- [NTSB SEA99LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA155.md): Schwarzler Kolb Mark 3 · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1999 · N8979 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while on approach.
- [NTSB NYC99LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA208.md): Klotz Kolb Mark III · Scott, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1999 · N6268A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall, after he experienced a loss of lift due to an improperly installed gap seal.
- [NTSB LAX99LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA264.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries Katana DA 20-A1 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1999 · N854DF · Substantial damage
  > The release of the aircraft's left canopy latch following takeoff resulting in the subsequent opening of the canopy in flight. The opened canopy resulted in a degradation of aircraft control and the subsequent hard landing.
- [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 MIA99LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA223.md): Arnet Pereyra Aero Aventura II · Rockledge, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1999 · N303SQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain directional control during his attempted takeoff due to his exceeding the airplane's gross weight limit for takeoff and the resultant inflight collision with a building.
- [NTSB NYC99LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA176.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1999 · N404EC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane
- [NTSB CHI99LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA228.md): Mcmillan Zodiac CH 601 HD · Nauvoo, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1999 · N6781Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the airplane checklist to pin the canopy before departure, resulting in the opening of the canopy on take off and the subsequent aerodynamic stall and ground collision.
- [NTSB LAX99LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA246.md): Smith Avid Stol Hauler · S. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1999 · N790GS · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [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 SEA99LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA093.md): Modrow Avid Flyer · Poulsbo, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1999 · N700RM · Substantial damage
  > Engine seizing due to failure of main bearing assemblies. Factors include foreign material in the labyrinth sleeve, and a stall encountered while the pilot was attempting his emergency landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA173.md): Libersat Kolb Mark 3 · Vidor, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1999 · N106RL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [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 DEN99LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA089.md): Dehaan Challenger II · Douglas, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1999 · N22FE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft by not adequately correcting for torque/p-factor during initial climb following takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC99LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA112.md): Abrams Titan Tornado · Monroe, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1999 · N194PA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the magneto (mag) cylinder bearing resulting in a total loss of power and subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA99LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA149.md): R.O. and D.O Hewitt Kitfox IV-1200 · Kannapolis, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1999 · N314PG · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed and the inadvertent stall resulting in the uncontrolled descent with terrain. A factor in the accident was the impairment of the pilot by drugs (tetrahydrocannabinol).
- [NTSB CHI99LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA143.md): Narzinski Avid Flyer Mark IV · West Alton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1999 · N313N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the connecting rod bearing, and the rough/uneven terrain condition.
- [NTSB FTW99LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA125.md): Oakes J3 CUB · Greenbriar, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1999 · N105LM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to compensate for the gusty wind condition while maneuvering, which resulted in the inadvertent stall. A factor was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB CHI99LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA134.md): Dawe Arnet Pereyra AV II · Fremont, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1999 · N6123P · Destroyed
  > the seizure of the powerplant.
- [NTSB NYC99FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA096.md): Sellors Searey · Selby Beach, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1999 · N6115P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing sequence, which resulted in the airplane contacting the water in a nose low attitude.
- [NTSB FTW99LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA115.md): Davis/Cleaver Renegade 2 · Port Allen, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1999 · N2186B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN99LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA060.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Coyote, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1999 · N528SS · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's inadvertent flight into adverse weather, and his continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were his failure to obtain an updated recorded weather briefing, the existing weather conditions which included snow,…
- [NTSB MIA99LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA113.md): Dryer Fisher 404 · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1999 · N82435 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper in-flight planning/decision of an available forced landing area. This resulted in a subsequent in-flight collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power due to an inoperative generator coil.
- [NTSB LAX99LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA119.md): Gallob Rans S4 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1999 · N199AG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the existing crosswind condition and to maintain lateral control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN99LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA048.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Provo, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1999 · N4312A · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilot exercising poor judgment by ignoring proper procedures/directives, his intentional selection of the wrong runway for takeoff, and his failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Factors were his ostentatious display, the other airplane moving on…
- [NTSB DEN99LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA044.md): Parsons Kitfox II · Colorado Spgs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1999 · N740GP · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's encounter with a dust devil during landing.
- [NTSB MIA99LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA054.md): Dean Kolb Firestar 1 · Davenport, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1998 · N643FS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform weight and balance calculations, resulting in a loss of directional control on initial takeoff climb due to an aft center of gravity flight condition, in flight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was…

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

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=09050&page=10

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