# 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. Page 11 of 16 · 756 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB MIA99LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA045.md): Quicksilver MXL-2 · Humacao, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1998 · N6153E · Substantial damage > The pilot's use of a synthetic oil that is not recommended by the engine manufacturer when premixing his two cycle gasoline/oil fuel mixture, resulting is a total loss of engine power due to decreased lubricating properties, and the subsequent forced landing… - [NTSB NYC99LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA030.md): King Kitfox IV · Gasport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1998 · N9724F · Substantial damage > A collision with a deer while landing. - [NTSB LAX99LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA054.md): Williams Hurrican HP · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1998 · N323DW · Substantial damage > The seizure of the engine due to a cylinder/piston overheat condition for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA99LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA022.md): Ferguson Rans S-10 Sakota · Pisgah, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1998 · N383FF · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a low altitude maneuver resulting in the aircraft's uncontrollable descent until impact with the terrain. - [NTSB FTW99LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA007.md): Painton Loehle Aviation 5151 · Osceola, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1998 · N81029 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to incapacitation as a result of hypertensive arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. - [NTSB ATL99LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA003.md): Auxier Herschel A Jr. SEA REY Amphibian · Keystone Height, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1998 · N54114 · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to attain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall, and loss of control. - [NTSB SEA98LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA195.md): Evarts Kitfox IV 1200 · Sula, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N992WY · Substantial damage > An excessive brake application by the pilot. Factors included a narrow landing area, the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a 180-degree taxi turn, and a tailwind. - [NTSB FTW98LA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA419.md): Hundere Kitfox II · Somerset, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N8114H · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent stall. Factors were the wind sock that was displaying inaccurate information, the gusty wind condition, and the pilot's lack of experience in the tailwheel equipped airplane. - [NTSB SEA98LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA181.md): Kelly Kolb Mark III · Cashmere, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1998 · N62691 · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation caused by the partial blockage of the fuel pump chambers as a result of the misalignment of the fuel pump front cover by the pilot/builder. Factors include trees in the area in which the pilot attempted the forced landing. - [NTSB NYC98LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA187.md): Ankenbruck Searey · Chippewa Lake, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1998 · N219LJ · Substantial damage > Encounter with swells from a boat wake. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate initial training. - [NTSB CHI98LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA334.md): Culver-Revolution Mini 500 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1998 · N6269R · Substantial damage > a design change to the fuel tank filler neck sealant made by the owner/builder of the helicopter. Factors associated with this accident were an improper sealant material used by the owner/builder and an autorotation was not possible by the pilot due to the… - [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 MIA98LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA236.md): Hall Revolution Mini 500 · Hattiesburg, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1998 · N9GH · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain main rotor rpm during a forward hover and the cyclic grip separating during the resultant bounced landing resulting in the pilot losing cyclic control and the main rotor contacting the tail boom. A factor in the accident… - [NTSB ANC98LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA129.md): Drake Kitfox III · Aniak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1998 · N3203N · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, and an inadvertent stall. Factors in the accident were the pilot/owner's improper installation and pitch setting of the propeller assembly, and a tailwind. - [NTSB LAX98LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA272.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA-20-A1 · Woodland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1998 · N606F · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure during a preflight inspection to detect the damaged propeller from the previous hard landing. The damaged propeller degraded the climb performance capability of the airplane. - [NTSB FTW98LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA355.md): Crane Quicksilver Sport 2 · Glenn Heights, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1998 · N4562G · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power as the result of the owner/pilot's failure to install and adjust the proper carburetor jets. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB IAD98LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA082.md): Miehl Team HI-MAX-1700R · Jamestown, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1998 · N3546V · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to obtain proper airspeed and his subsequent loss of directional control. - [NTSB FTW98LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA313.md): Shoemaker S-12 Aeraile · Marion, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1998 · N82584 · Substantial damage > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of total flight experience. - [NTSB IAD98LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA078.md): Mastopietro Rans S12 · Phillips, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1998 · N6191V · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to a separated oil line. A related factor was the unsuitable field. - [NTSB LAX98LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA215.md): Zimmerman Kitfox 4-1200 · Fountain Hills, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1998 · N75MZ · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll in a crosswind. - [NTSB MIA98LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA184.md): Progressive Aerodyne Stingray · Lake Tarpon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1998 · N6277K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to insure that the landing gear was in the up-and-locked position prior to the water landing. - [NTSB CHI98LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA206.md): Parker Rotorway 162-F · Manchester, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1998 · N311RM · Substantial damage > the pilot misjudged the flare. - [NTSB CHI98LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA197.md): Wolfe Pulsar 582 · Greenfield, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1998 · N177TW · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to obtain control of the aircraft during the recovery from a stall. Factors associated with the accident were the intentional stall initiated and the low altitude which did not allow a full recovery from the stall condition. - [NTSB LAX98LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA177.md): Rans S6EX Coyote II · Delano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1998 · N6179A · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, failure to maintain directional control, and his failure to maintain aircraft control - [NTSB CHI98LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA176.md): Waters Vortex · Monroe, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1998 · N1025Y · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain on which the gyrocopter touched down. - [NTSB NYC98LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA118.md): Morrison Rans S-12 · Gum Spring, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1998 · N91337 · Substantial damage > A loose/partially disconnected engine intake fuel line which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the pilot's delayed (late) flare prior to touchdown. - [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 CHI98LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA142.md): Bombardier Rans S-9 · Waukee, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1998 · N5360D · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in a stall while performing intentional buzzing maneuvers. - [NTSB MIA98LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA141.md): Star-Lite Engineering Warp 1A · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1998 · N914SL · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, while maneuvering on crosswind in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and an in-flight collision with a building and the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's decision to… - [NTSB CHI98LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA120.md): Rodgers Raven · Brandt, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1998 · N17JR · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor contributing to this accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane. - [NTSB NYC98LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA088.md): Ramseyer Tierra II · Wooster, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1998 · N63250 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing approach. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of experience in make and model. - [NTSB SEA98LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA030.md): Raser Mini 500 · Newberg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1998 · N500YY · Substantial damage > a power loss resulting from overtemperature of a cylinder. The pilot's operation with known deficiencies was a factor. - [NTSB FTW98LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA107.md): Sutton Tierra II · Woodson, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1998 · N131WH · Substantial damage > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW98LA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA408.md): Palermo Challenger II · Erwinville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1998 · N266RP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for the prevailing crosswind. Factors were the crosswind and the loss of engine power due to the separation of the fuel pick-up line. - [NTSB NYC98LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA049.md): Bihn Mini 500 · Gettysburg, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1997 · N727EB · Destroyed > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, followed by the main rotor striking the tailboom, which resulted in the separation of a main rotor blade. - [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 IAD98LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA014.md): Jones Mini 500 · Bluefield, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1997 · N8015E · Substantial damage > Pilot's unfamiliarity with reciprocating engine powered helicopter lead to a reduction in main rotor rpm and subsequent uncontrolled rate of descent with insufficient altitude to recover. - [NTSB ATL98LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA012.md): Roebuck Rans S-10 Sakota · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1997 · N803DR · Substantial damage > the airplane builder's improper routing of vinyl/plastic cooling/vent line(s) for the engine oil system, and improper materials supplied by the manufacturer, which led to overheating of the line(s) in the engine compartment and an in-flight fire. - [NTSB LAX97LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA326.md): Lampert M500 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1997 · N800GL · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's improper use of the flight controls following the loss of power. The pilot's lack of training/certification in rotorcraft operations was a factor in this accident. - [NTSB MIA97LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA240.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Concord, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N560SS · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to latch the canopy closed prior to takeoff. This resulted in the canopying opening while on approach to land and the pilot was unable to maintain altitude due to the excessive drag. - [NTSB SEA97LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA199.md): Comeaux Kitfox 1 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1997 · N594KF · Substantial damage > The private pilot-in-command's failure to ensure that directional control was maintained. A related factor was the private pilot's lack of total flight experience. - [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 IAD97LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA113.md): Haines Revolution Mini 500 · N Philadelphia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1997 · N7240E · Substantial damage > A leak on the exhaust manifold which resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB NYC97LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA162.md): Simpson Avid Flyer · Westerly, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N7156X · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB IAD97LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA107.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Slatington, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N278PL · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/ preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [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 CHI97LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA231.md): Stratton Challenger II · Bellaire, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1997 · N44LS · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. The gusty wind condition was a related factor. - [NTSB NYC97LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA152.md): Kenneson Merlin GT · Kensington, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1997 · N912AK · Substantial damage > the pilot's inability to obtain and/or maintain control of the airplane after takeoff. - [NTSB IAD97LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA102.md): Lardas Renegade Spirit · Boonsboro, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1997 · N416RS · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of his homebuilt airplane during a low level maneuver after a loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot's alcohol impairment. - [NTSB FTW97FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA274.md): Hillam Rans S-9 · Mckinney, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N1678N · Destroyed > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=09050&page=12 ## 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=11 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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