# 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 DEN93LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA007.md): Marcy Kitfox IV · Longmont, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1992 · N130T · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall. A factor was: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB DEN93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA003.md): O'Connor SNO-BIRD XL · Bryan, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1992 · N532SB · Substantial damage
  > Delamination of the rudder leading edge and subsequent jamming of the rudder.
- [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 CHI92DCA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCA05.md): Rettberg Rans S-7 · Charleston, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 18, 1992 · N199KR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's poor weather evaluation which resulted in a takeoff into adverse weather conditions and a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB SEA92LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA198.md): Slade H. Holmes SOL Kitfox II · Baker, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1992 · N7057Y · Substantial damage
  > The engine seized and the airplane encountered unsuitable terrain during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI92DEP05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEP05.md): Reif Avid Flyer · Shiocton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 2, 1992 · N4220X · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to obtain a proper climb rate, and his lack of total expereince in the type of airplane.
- [NTSB DEN92LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA079.md): Robert D. Waldron Kitfox III · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1992 · N1060U · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control which resulted in dragging a wing tip during flare for landing which ended with a ground loop. A factor was: a tail wind.
- [NTSB MIA92LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA155.md): Dewitt, Richard A. Kitfox · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1992 · N70629 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine due to fuel contamination resulting in a forced landing in a grove at which time the aircraft struck trees.
- [NTSB LAX92LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA314.md): James Schwarzman Avid Flyer Heavy · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N771AF · Destroyed
  > Fuel starvation due to the aircraft builder locating the fuel filter in an improper location during the construction of the airplane's fuel system.
- [NTSB BFO92LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA112.md): James Snyder Challenger II · Burlington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1992 · N602CH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [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 CHI92DEM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEM03.md): Johansen Kitfox · Gowen, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 7, 1992 · N820FL · Substantial damage
  > A total failure of the ignition system spark plugs and unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA92LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA143.md): Borgaes Avid Flyer "C" · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1992 · N1572T · Substantial damage
  > Power loss for undetermined reasons and nose gear separation due to overload. A factor contributing to the accident was: terrain condition - dirt bank.
- [NTSB BFO92LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA089.md): Madsen Rans S-12 · Saluda, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N43364 · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel, and an inadequate preflight by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI92DCG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCG04.md): Dennis L. Fetters Mini 500 · Missouri City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N500ZZ · Substantial damage
  > An improper connecting rod assembly resulting in mechanical binding between the rod and the engine crankshaft.
- [NTSB NYC92DGM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92DGM02.md): Peres 5151 · Erie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 19, 1992 · N5151M · Substantial damage
  > Seizure of the #2 piston which resulted in the lost of engine power and subsequent collision with trees during a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI92DCD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD06.md): Ronnie Baker BEE 2 · Lake Mills, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 31, 1992 · N5141B · Substantial damage
  > Excessive taxispeed and inadvertent liftoff at an airspeed below stalling speed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB CHI92DCD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD05.md): Rutter 532 Commander · Washburn, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 31, 1992 · N211CL · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the gryocopter during initial climb.
- [NTSB SEA92LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA096.md): Robert Griffiths Kitfox MOD II · Burlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1992 · N7183H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's overconfidence in his ability, and his overconfidence in the ability of the aircraft. Factors include high/gusty winds, and a fence near the runway.
- [NTSB ATL92LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA098.md): Avid Flyer Heavy Hauler · Wendell, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1992 · N613AB · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the forward spark plug by the owner/pilot, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI92DCQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCQ02.md): Larry E. Medlin Challenger II SPEC. · Maize, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 27, 1992 · N4268R · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed while turning from base leg to final approach. Factors in the accident are the pilot's lack of total and recent aviation experience.
- [NTSB ANC92LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA048.md): Gerald G. Holland Challenger II · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1992 · N30781 · Substantial damage
  > Excessive taxispeed and directional control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: lack of familiarization with aircraft and inadequate airspeed.
- [NTSB ATL92LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA064.md): Kolb Mark III · Titus, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1992 · N101AB · Substantial damage
  > The manufacturer's failure to install the main fuel line properly which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG01.md): Wind Ryder · Little Rock, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 8, 1992 · N123ZT · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB ANC92LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA036.md): Richard C. Ballow Kitfox 1 · Valdez, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1992 · N5154U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the airplane's brakes. Factors which contributed to the accident were the icy runway condition and the pilot's lack of total experience with this type of operation.
- [NTSB ATL92LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA023.md): Georga L. Atwood Kitfox III · Trezevant, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1991 · N49GA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper handling of the airplane which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB NYC92DHJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92DHJ01.md): Challenger II Bombadier · Moriches, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 13, 1991 · N8182K · Destroyed
  > A loss of control in flight due to a flight control malfunction for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX92LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA002.md): Cano Avid Flyer · Sonora, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1991 · N860CD · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to vapor lock.
- [NTSB CHI91DCD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCD03.md): Tullis Tierra II · Ottumwa, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 31, 1991 · N2162S · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB DEN91LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA112.md): Lars Avid Flyer · Colorado Spring, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1991 · N49BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in flaring the airplane. Factors were: (1) stuck piston rings and (2) the pilot's failure to use flaps.
- [NTSB SEA91LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA202.md): Taylor Air Command 532 Elite · Libby, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1991 · N70300 · Destroyed
  > Loss of control during takeoff due to the pilot's total lack of experience in the type of aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA91LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA174.md): Schrader, Edward A · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1991 · N62KS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA91LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA185.md): Donald R. Lee AIR Command · Quitman, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1991 · N7165P · Destroyed
  > The pilot in commands failure to maintain control resulting in an uncontrolled descent and an in flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA91LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA153.md): Derego Avid Flyer/B · Myrtle Creek, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1991 · N220B · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI91DEX04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEX04.md): Wilbur D. Batman Challenger II · Lebanon, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1991 · N503DB · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain stall airspeed while executing a forced landing. A factor related to the accident is failure of the engine starter clutch.
- [NTSB CHI91DCA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCA01.md): Gremminger Kolb Twinstar · St. Genevieve, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1991 · N7175J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff and improper remedial action by the pilot rated passenger after assuming control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot losing directional control during the takeoff ground run.
- [NTSB LAX91LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA229.md): Glaser-Dirks DG-500M · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1991 · N503V · Substantial damage
  > An engine failure produced as a result of the pilot improperly adjusting the carburetor mixture jet.
- [NTSB NYC91DGT02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DGT02.md): Kolb Twinstar · Williamsport, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 5, 1991 · N94MW · Substantial damage
  > An engine seizure as the result of overheating.
- [NTSB CHI91DEM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEM04.md): Fred B. Stencel Falcon X P · St. Charles, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 18, 1991 · N747AA · Destroyed
  > A result of the pilot in command not maintaining directional control during the go around maneuver. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot in command's lack of total experience and familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX91LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA160.md): Burnett, Jerry D. Challenger II · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1991 · N4555J · Substantial damage
  > The disintegration of the propeller. Contributing to this accident was the deterioration of aircraft control and the nonavilability of suitable landing terrain.
- [NTSB CHI91DEE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEE03.md): Air Command Gyrocopter · Lansing, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 24, 1991 · N447MR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed pullup. A factor in the accident was the pilot's exessive rate of descent during the spiral maneuver.
- [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 NYC91DHA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DHA01.md): James Cote Kolb Twinstar MK II · Gilbertsville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 14, 1990 · N2224N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft after an interuption of power.
- [NTSB CHI90DCA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DCA02.md): Fisher Flying Products Classic BI Plane · Memphis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 17, 1990 · N532DB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. The pilot's lack of total aviation experience was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX90DVM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVM03.md): Illi Thunder Gull · Calif Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 8, 1990 · N2223E · Destroyed
  > Poor judgement of the pilot from use of a drug (cocaine), and the pilot allowing the design stress limits of the aircraft to be exceeded, while maneuvering, which resulted in overload failure of the wing spar & wing separation.
- [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 FTW90DRA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRA07.md): Bensen B-8M · Hearne, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 21, 1990 · N130MP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control in flight due to excessive control inputs and his abrupt attempts to recover control of the aircraft prior to impact.
- [NTSB CHI90DEC03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEC03.md): Maxair MU532 · Troy, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 2, 1990 · N307JP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper remedial action to regain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB LAX90DVG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVG11.md): Gary Williams Avid Flyer · Redding, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 30, 1990 · N275G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to select the correct position of the fuel selector. Contributing to the accident was operation with a known dead battery.
- [NTSB NYC90FHD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FHD01.md): Mason Hummel Bird · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 10, 1990 · N51L · Destroyed
  > Failure of the rudder attach bolt, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and an uncontrolled descent to the ground.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=09050&page=15

## 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=14

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