# 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 CHI95LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA214.md): Avid Flyer · Auburn, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1995 · N8031M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot operating the airplane with known deficiencies. Factors included lack of recent flight experience, inadequate maintenance, and low airspeed.
- [NTSB FTW95LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA257.md): Rocky Mountain Buccaneer 11 B2B · Longmont, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1995 · N4093F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed, resulting in an inadvertent stall while attempting to make a forced landing. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in airplane make/model, improper maintenance of the airplane, and operation of the…
- [NTSB MIA95WA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95WA171.md): Willingham, Dave L. Kolb Twinstar · Freeport, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 19, 1995 · N5759 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX95LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA215.md): Issoire-Aviation PIK-30 · Dayton, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N30PK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delayed decision to extend and use the engine to maintain adequate terrain clearance after encountering downdrafts.
- [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 LAX95LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA178.md): Godkey Kitfox IV · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1995 · N4357Q · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the ignition system due to a deffective diode.
- [NTSB CHI95LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA144.md): Quad City Challenger · Bridgeport, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1995 · N100GB · Destroyed
  > Inadequate directional stability of the aircraft (due to installation of lexan cockpit enclosure doors), which precipitated a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB MIA95LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA124.md): Bubel, John A. Condor 2 · Homestead, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1995 · N3794B · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA95LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA125.md): Fabre Searay Bombadier · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1995 · N773G · Substantial damage
  > The abrupt use of the flight controls,by the pilot-in-command while taxiing on water that resulted in the airplane capsizing.
- [NTSB ATL95LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA083.md): Kirkpatrick Super GT 400 · Pleasant Hill, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N12SK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb. Factors were the crosswind conditions, the perimeter trees, and the pilot's lack of total flying experience.
- [NTSB ATL95LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA067.md): Wente Kitfox III · Moncks Corner, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1995 · N803BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway relative to the wind conditions and his failure to maintain alignment with the runway during the balked landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA132.md): Schmanski Kitfox III · Greeley, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1995 · N951BW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was a sudden wind shift.
- [NTSB MIA95LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA036.md): Colvin Kitfox II · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1994 · N491WC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff when he encountered water on the grass runway.
- [NTSB NYC95LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA039.md): William MC Glumphy Kitfox III · Cadiz, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1994 · N345WM · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and uncontrolled collision with the ground. A factor was pilot's lack of total experience in this make and model.
- [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 NYC95LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA016.md): Angel Avid/Heavy Hauler · Sutton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1994 · N740FA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the fuel selector on the proper position.
- [NTSB SEA94LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA241.md): Oestreich Avid Flyer MK IV · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1994 · N1280D · Substantial damage
  > Proper descent rate was exceeded. Lack of total experience in type operation was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA94LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA213.md): Rans S-12 Airaile · Clearwater, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1994 · N4123N · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI94LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA302.md): Frith Challenger II · Fairfield, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1994 · N7051P · Substantial damage
  > the total failure and separation of the propeller system drive belt. Obstacles (powerlines and pole) were a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB BFO94LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA152.md): A. Le Francois Rans S-7 · Palmer, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1994 · N44AL · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB FTW94LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA277.md): Hodges P-51-51 · Beaumont, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1994 · N2073S · Substantial damage
  > The improper adjustment of the propeller system pitch.
- [NTSB CHI94FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA258.md): Keuthan, Charles J. Buccaneer II · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1994 · N5296C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane. Factors were the tailwind condition and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC94LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA095.md): Starman Teirra II · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1994 · N43111 · Substantial damage
  > The seizure of the no. 2 cylinder as a result of an inadequate cooling system for the high ambient temperature.
- [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 NYC94LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA130.md): Edward A. Alderfer EAA-3 · Middletown, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1994 · N63EA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by both pilots which resulted in a mid-air collision. A factor was the failure of the pilot of the ultralight to stay north of runway 26.
- [NTSB MIA94LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA170.md): Fullana Quicksilver GT-500 · Palmas Del Mar, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1994 · N4287L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's abrupt lowering of the flaps which resulted in a loss of control at an altitude insufficient for recovery, and the pilot's unwarranted low flying.
- [NTSB FTW94LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA135.md): Savage Kitfox · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N446GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA94LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA160.md): Newgard Kitfox III · Yelm, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1994 · N82QU · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to an inadequately installed fuel line.
- [NTSB CHI94DEP01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DEP01.md): Krotje Kolb Mark III · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 28, 1993 · N393PK · Substantial damage
  > The lack of carburetor heat for the engine. A factor related to the accident was: the weather condition, which was favorable for formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB SEA94LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA021.md): Hannah Avid Amphibian · Scappoose, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1993 · N6664K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor inflight decision, and failure to maintain sufficient airspeed. Factors include contaminated fuel.
- [NTSB NYC94LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA008.md): Featherston Titan Tornado · Mechanicsville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1993 · N7020J · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to correct the descent. Factors related to the accident were: the light conditions at dusk, impairment of the pilot from use of a medication (prescription drug), and possible lack of visual ques (pilot's visual perception).
- [NTSB SEA93LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA210.md): White BD-5 · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1993 · N273GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. The pilot's lack of experience in this make and model aircraft was a factor.
- [NTSB BFO93LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA166.md): Wilson KIT FOX Model 4 · Bowdoinham, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1993 · N193CW · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW93LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA256.md): Jones Dominator · Magnolia, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1993 · N44VJ · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA331.md): Ultimate 10-80 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1993 · N51677 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The noncertificated pilot's failure to follow the prescribed VFR procedures and poor visual lookout. The other aircraft pilot's restricted visual lookout was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB CHI93DEP04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEP04.md): Jordi, Ronald H. Challenger II · Plymouth, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 21, 1993 · N771RH · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB MIA93LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA175.md): Rotec Engineering Rotec Rally 3 · Jay, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1993 · N145RE · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to maintain airspeed (vs), inadvertent stall/mush by the pilot in command, and altitude insufficient for recovery. Contributing to the accident was lack of total experience by the pilot in command and in flight encounter with…
- [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 CHI93DEP03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEP03.md): Kit Fox IV · Green Bay, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 4, 1993 · N127RF · Substantial damage
  > the improper modification of the fuel system by the pilot-in-command. A factor was bockage of the fuel system screen.
- [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 BFO93LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA123.md): Rolando Rans S-10 · Numidia, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1993 · N217ER · Destroyed
  > The excessive maneuver attempted by the pilot which resulted in a loss of control in flight and an inadvertent spin at an altitude insufficient for recovery.
- [NTSB MIA93LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA128.md): John Shufflebarger Zenair Zodiak · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1993 · N693JS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed after separation of the canopy, resulting in the aircraft entering a stall/mush condition and descending uncontrolled to the ground. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot-in-command…
- [NTSB NYC93LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA094.md): Steven Kurtis Rand S 12 · E Stroudsburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1993 · N6784J · Substantial damage
  > A forced landing in trees as a result of a complete loss of engine power for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB FTW93FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA138.md): Snobird 532 · Early, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1993 · N6147N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent porpoise. A factor was the improperly adjusted trim spring
- [NTSB FTW93LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA136.md): Tuttle Star Lite · Conroe, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1993 · N319JR · Destroyed
  > A power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing
- [NTSB SEA93LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA076.md): Barr Kitfox II · Sheridan, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1993 · N569F · Substantial damage
  > A partial power loss for undetermined reasons. Factors include a strong crosswind on landing.
- [NTSB LAX93LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA143.md): E.L. Erickson Tierra II · Rio Linda, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1993 · N4474E · Substantial damage
  > The flight's encounter with a downdraft. A factor relating to this accident was the trees.
- [NTSB FTW93LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA078.md): Rans S-7 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1993 · N4312C · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained by pilot. Turbulence due to strong, gusty winds was a factor
- [NTSB CHI93DET01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DET01.md): Carlson Sparrow II · Lafontaine, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 21, 1992 · N6648Y · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to a blocked fuel line which was caused by improper gasket sealing compound.
- [NTSB MIA93LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA040.md): Cuevas, Orlando S. Quicksilver MXL 2 · Guayama, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1992 · N4305C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control while making a go around following a bounced landing resulting in a collision with trees.

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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=13

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