# 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 CHI97LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA222.md): Morgan MINI-500 · Ava, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1997 · N500XM · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to loss of engine cooling fluid. Related factors were maintenance service bulletin not complied with by the owner/pilot mechanic resulting in low output of the carburetor, and unsuitable terrain.
- [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 MIA97LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA191.md): Sherman Powell Kitfox IV · Concord, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N582KF · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control and his poor preflight planning preparation for allowing the pilot rated passenger to manipulate the throttle control. Contributing to the accident was the pilots total lack of experience in make…
- [NTSB NYC97LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA116.md): Goodwin Rans S-4 · Cedar Bluff, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1997 · N495J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial takeoff climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A related factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC97LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA084.md): Anderson Kitfox IV-1200 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1997 · N85TA · Substantial damage
  > a seized crankshaft connecting rod bearing. A factor relating to the acciden was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA158.md): Kohles Kitfox III · Meadow Grove, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1997 · N515JK · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB MIA97LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA166.md): Travis C. Elmore B2B/582 · Haines City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1997 · N43CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadvertent activation of the rear carburetor choke lever during routine engine maintenance the day before the accident. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing and also failure of the engine…
- [NTSB FTW97LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA188.md): Aeromot AMT-200 · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1997 · N757DM · Substantial damage
  > the dual student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [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 MIA97LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA136.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1997 · N124MF · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing/go-around, which led to subsequent in-flight collision with a fixed object (approach light/light bar/sign) and terrain. The student's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point…
- [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 MIA97LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA112.md): Charles J. Keuthan Zephyr II · Bunnell, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1997 · N52958 · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent stall/mush by the pilot while maneuvering for a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to a partial failure of the top compression ring of one of the cylinders.
- [NTSB CHI97LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA128.md): Rochette Rans S-12 XL · Hays, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1997 · N102EY · Substantial damage
  > the pilot improperly flared the airplane and the pilot's lack of experience in the type of airplane.
- [NTSB ANC97LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA036.md): Williams Kitfox · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1997 · N9KF · Substantial damage
  > a broken electrical wire, which resulted in an inoperative electrical fuel pump, an overly lean mixture, fuel starvation, and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX97LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA140.md): Hoffman, Wolf, Flugzeugbau Super Dimona HK 36R · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1997 · N351HK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glide path.
- [NTSB ATL97LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA023.md): Pereyra Aventura II · Rockledge, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1996 · N32913 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC96LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA190.md): Bins Kitfox IV · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1996 · N211KF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control, the airplane veering off the runway, and a subsequent nose over. The adverse wind condition and uneven terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB ANC96LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA147.md): Rans 7 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1996 · N4012H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor relatated to the accident was: the pilot's improper decision to continue the flight after he identified he was having difficulty landing the…
- [NTSB FTW96LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA372.md): Hardie KIT FOX XL · Monticello, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1996 · N42JH · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX96LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA319.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries Katana DA20-A1 · S. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1996 · N474B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate use of the brakes, which resulted in loss of directional control while taxiing in a non-movement area.
- [NTSB CHI96LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA286.md): Schuler T Bird II · Fond Du Lac, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1996 · N31774 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power because of improperly insulated ignition wiring. Factors relating to the accident were improper maintenance; and high obstructions in the emergency landing area, which the pilot had to avoid, resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX96LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA281.md): Graham Falcon XP · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1996 · N647AA · Substantial damage
  > blockage of the fuel system vent in the fuel cap, when the pilot overtorqued the fuel cap during his preflight check, which restricted fuel flow to the engine. The pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC96LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA153.md): Kolb Mark III · Gowanda, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1996 · N695WM · Minor damage
  > failure of the pilot to properly flare the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB ANC96LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA100.md): Horton Avid Flyer MK IV · Tenakee Springs, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1996 · N3XP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Gusty winds were a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA96LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA152.md): Hanks Avid Flyer · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1996 · N3086G · Substantial damage
  > partial loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the tall grain crop that was encountered during the forced landing.
- [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 CHI96LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA215.md): Loehle-Avia 5151RG · Fond Du Lac, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1996 · N5151N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the design/location of the fuel tank selector.
- [NTSB SEA96LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA110.md): Stelly Kolb Firestar II · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1996 · N2213U · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. The aircraft's excessive gross weight was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL96LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA087.md): Sky Star Kitfox #1 · Bridgeport, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1996 · N7030G · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Trees in the emergency landing area were a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA176.md): Merlin GT · Charlotte, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1996 · N68EV · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI96LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA164.md): Schlitter Rans S6ES Coyote II · Hays, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1996 · N4307N · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, when it settled back to the runway after lift-off. A factor relating to the accident was: premature raising of the flaps after lift-off.
- [NTSB SEA96LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA093.md): Crescenzi Kitfox · Terrebonne, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1996 · N2094J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain altitude/clearance above terrain, while maneuvering to land. The unfavorable wind was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW96LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA155.md): Domaille Rans S-12 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1996 · N4017S · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft after initiating a flight into adverse weather conditions. The strong, gusting wind was a factor.
- [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 CHI96LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA084.md): Connell Kitfox · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1996 · N99SV · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft and the frozen left landing gear wheel.
- [NTSB MIA96LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA042.md): Otis King COBRA-B · Newberry, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N102DJ · Substantial damage
  > an in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX96LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA051.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA20-A1 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1995 · N402KT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control, while landing at night.
- [NTSB FTW96LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA015.md): Adams Kitfox · Seminole, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1995 · N287WA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive braking.
- [NTSB CHI96LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA007.md): Roisum Team MINI-MAX · Neenah, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1995 · N42BX · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to fuel filter blockage. Factors associated with the accident were the manufacturers design of the fuel filter and the builder/pilots decision to use an automotive type fuel filter.
- [NTSB MIA96LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA004.md): Louks Pulsar XP · Inverness, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1995 · N912XL · Substantial damage
  > Premature rotation by the pilot during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush, while attempting to accelerate in ground effect after lift-off.
- [NTSB BFO96LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA006.md): Madsen/Rans Rans S12 Airaile · Cobbs Creek, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1995 · N43364 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX96LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA007.md): Schlitter Rans S-9 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1995 · N5052E · Substantial damage
  > seizure of the #2 cylinder for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA96LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA001.md): Rasmussen Kitfox 2 · Battle Ground, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1995 · N488WR · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB LAX95LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA345.md): Pro-built Kitfox IV Speedster · Lakeport, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1995 · N42RA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper installation of the carburetors.
- [NTSB LAX95LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA324.md): Welles Kitfox Speedster · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1995 · N912JW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW95LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA364.md): Isaacson Kolb Twin Star MK II · Mansfield, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1995 · N141KE · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undertermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of flying experience.
- [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 CHI95FA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA242.md): Revolution Helicopter MINI-500 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1995 · N500ZZ · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate design of the helicopter skid shoes. Factors related to the accident were: false indications of rotor rpm and EGT which led to seizure of the piston.
- [NTSB FTW95LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA313.md): Steinke Early Bird · Akron, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1995 · N593JN · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to properly flare the airplane for landing during an emergency landing after takeoff. Factors relating to the accidents were: a malfunction of the side rave valve, an excessively rich fuel mixture, and the high density altitude, which…
- [NTSB FTW95LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA285.md): Meyer Pulsar XP · Spring Branch, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1995 · N912XP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector and his failure to maintain airspeed. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention to the power loss.

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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=12

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