# 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 15 of 16 · 756 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ATL90DKG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DKG04.md): Air Command 532 · Rome, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 3, 1990 · N2173B · Substantial damage > The pilot attempted a flat spiraling spin maneuver at an altitude that was too low to effect a safe recovery. - [NTSB MIA90FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA102.md): Farrington AIR Command 532 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1990 · N532RC · Destroyed > Pilot's decision to attempt to fly the gyrocopter without proper training resulting in the inflight loss of control and subsequent crash. - [NTSB CHI90DEP03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEP03.md): James A Nelson ZEN AIR CH701 · Raymond, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 3, 1990 · N360JN · Substantial damage > Manufacturer's inadequate design of the fuel drain. Contributing was the pilot-in-command's disregarding the fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB DEN90LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA083.md): Peterson KIT FOX Model 1 · Highwood, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1990 · N87BS · Substantial damage > A premature lift-off by the pilot, resulting in a stall/mush. - [NTSB LAX90DUM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUM01.md): Freeman H Easton Falcon XP · Glamis, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 31, 1990 · N542AA · Destroyed > The pilots loss of control while attempting to return to the airstrip after experiencing a partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB MIA90LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA059.md): Biagi, Arthur R. Buccaneer II XA650 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1990 · N661AB · Substantial damage > Engine failure due to a hole that chafed in a fuel line on the suction side of the fuel filter due to poor maintenance. - [NTSB CHI90DEP01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEP01.md): Wychen Challenger II · Warrens, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 22, 1989 · N91269 · Substantial damage > A broken cranskshaft which resulted in the loss of power. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB FTW89GA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89GA156.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Grand Chenier, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 30, 1989 · N4423Z · Substantial damage > On August 30, 1989, at 1225 CDT, a Piper PA-18-150, N4423Z,being operated by and conducting an aerial survey forlouisiana wildlife and fisheries commission as a publicaircraft, flipped forward to the inverted position during aforced landing 15 miles… - [NTSB CHI89DEP11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEP11.md): Tierra II Panther 2 Plus · Tomah, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 23, 1989 · N22KK · Substantial damage > The pilot's premature liftoff, which resulted in a stall/mush and subsequently impact on the runway. - [NTSB MIA89LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA225.md): Cocchiarella Buccaneer II · Clermont, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1989 · N127FB · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in a subsequent collison with the ground, when the acft would not climb after takeoff. The high obstructions (trees) and high density altitude were considered to be contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI89DEP12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEP12.md): Schuning/Teratorn Terra II · New Berlin, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 25, 1989 · N87KS · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB SEA89LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA080.md): Mccoy Super Koala · Kelso, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1989 · N30SK · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions, and the pilot's delay in initiating a go-around. Contributing to the accident were crosswind gusts, and lack of total pilot experience. - [NTSB MKC89LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA093.md): Huff 1 · Liberty, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1989 · N59GH · Substantial damage > Partial loss of engine power for an unknown reason. The soft terrain (plowed field) was a related factor. - [NTSB LAX89DUQ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DUQ03.md): Martin Sorrell Hiperlight · Liano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 2, 1989 · N85HL · Substantial damage > Engine failure due to a seized piston. - [NTSB CHI88DEP13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEP13.md): Heibel AIR Command 532 · Cottage Grove, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 21, 1988 · N7015C · Destroyed > While in cruise flight this amateur built gyrocopter experienced a main rotor strike to the rudder and propeller. The student pilot who had a total of eight hours flight time, all in this aircraft, was conducting a solo flight in this dual control gyrocopter.… - [NTSB MKC88DCQ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88DCQ04.md): Teratorn Tierra II · Plevna, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 8, 1988 · N68JM · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that on takeoff climb, approximately 100 feet AGL, the a/c broke to the right and hit the ground. The pilot suspected right aileron control problems. Inspection of a/c revealed no mechanical problems. The wind was light and variable at 10 KTS. - [NTSB MIA88LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA226.md): Evans Maxair MU503 · Fort Walton Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1988 · N5358G · Substantial damage > While on a personal flt with reported thunderstorms in the vicinity, the plt lost control of the homebuilt acft while on final aprch to land. The acft descended & collided with terrain. - [NTSB MIA88FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA213.md): Franklin Drifter XP-503 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1988 · N65DF · Destroyed > The owner rprtd the plt flew the acft at a company picnic without authorization. Company psnl saw the experimental, amateur built acft takeoff from the company strip, then maneuver for a low pass over the area at about 150 to 200 ft AGL. Some estimated the… - [NTSB NYC88DHM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88DHM01.md): Rutgers Agriplane · Freehold, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 3, 1988 · N54472 · Substantial damage > The plt was working for a firm that was developing the experimental, light weight, crop duster in a joint venture with another firm. An acdnt occurred as he was operating the acft at the location of one of the firms. The plt stated that after takeoff, 'I was… - [NTSB NYC88DFA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88DFA02.md): Terry Tierra II · Plattsburgh, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 20, 1988 · N4462T · Substantial damage > According to witnesses, the plt was on his 2nd flt of the day in a recently purchased ultralight type of acft. They rprtd that after the acft took off from rwy 32, it climbed to about 300' AGL & rolled into a steep right bank. Its nose then dropped & the acft… - [NTSB NYC88DFJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88DFJ01.md): Hurd/Drifter XP503 · Baldwinsville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 6, 1988 · N29CH · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that during a preflt, he noted the fuel tank was about 1/4 full. He rprtd that as he was taking off, the acft was climbing thru about 200 ft AGL, when the eng lost power. From that position, he was unable to rtrn to the arpt or glide to an open… - [NTSB MKC88DCQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88DCQ01.md): Flagg Star Lite · Ft. Scott, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 1, 1988 · N87LF · Destroyed > The failure of the main spars at the attachment points inside the fuselage. - [NTSB LAX88DUQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88DUQ02.md): Isgrigg Elite · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 21, 1987 · N333JE · Substantial damage > The homebuilt gyroplane became uncontrollable during take-off roll on runway 27R. The aircraft pitched up and then rolled on its left side. The national weather service reported the winds in the area at the time of the accident to be from 290 degrees at 12-15… - [NTSB MKC87FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA148.md): Watts 532 Elite · Davenport, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1987 · N5352 · Substantial damage > Witnesses located 1/4 mi north of the accident site, observed the gyrocopter departing the Davenport, IA airport and turning to the southwest. While in cruise flight the witnesses observed the aircraft moving in an up and down motion prior to what appeared to… - [NTSB LAX87DUG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DUG05.md): Eipper Quicksilver MX II · Corona, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 13, 1987 · N4628G · Substantial damage > While attempting to land on runway 25 at the Corona airport, Corona, California, in gusting wind conditions, the aircraft stalled and collided with the terrain. The pilot said that the 'extreme gusty wind conditions' combined with a very light and stable… - [NTSB NYC87DNE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DNE03.md): Noble Falcon X-P · Wallingford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 5, 1987 · N62JC · Substantial damage > The undetermined loss of engine power, and the pilot's poor aircraft handling during the resultant forced landing. - [NTSB ATL87DEI07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87DEI07.md): Eipper MX2 · Newbury, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 28, 1987 · N3924L · Substantial damage > The ultralight had not been flown for 8 months. Plt rpted that after takeoff the eng quit. Fuel had not been added since prior oct. Examination of eng revealed cracks in the exhaust system, evidence of overheating and recent scoring of cylinders. Witness… - [NTSB ANC87DAG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87DAG03.md): Denney FOX 1 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 17, 1987 · N4987 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that after touchdown on the sand bar the aircraft struck an open ditch. The pilot lost directional control of the aircraft causing the plane to nose over on its back. - [NTSB SEA87LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA107.md): Aerodynamics. Hawk Mkii · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1987 · N5832M · Substantial damage > Despite warnings from the flight service station about turbulence, high winds aloft, severe low level wind shear, and low ceilings along the pilots intended route of flight, the pilot elected to depart the airport for his destination. Standing lenticular… - [NTSB BFO87DID03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87DID03.md): Ham Wizard · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 30, 1987 · N39583 · Substantial damage > Drg flt, a portion of the exhaust stack broke off & struck the wooden prop. Aprx 1/3 of the prop separated & a severe vibration started. The plt shut down the eng & headed for an open field. Due to lack of altitude, he was barely able to clear nearby trees.… - [NTSB ATL87LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA137.md): Moss Timothy C Quicksilver MX · Monroe, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1987 · N53317 · Substantial damage > The student plt reported that the engine lost power while the ultralight-type acft was on final approach to a mowed field owned by him. The acft subsequently impacted a tree at the end of the field and fell to the terrain nose-down. The student pilot noted… - [NTSB CHI87DEE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEE05.md): Resney Commander 447 · Lansing, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 8, 1987 · N447MR · Substantial damage > The acft made a forced landing in a field due to fuel starvation. The acc plt offered to fly the acft out. He had 30 min of dual flt in this type acft. He sat on the left side of the acft for the flt which resulted in an unbalanced condition. The acft entered… - [NTSB NYC87LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA009.md): Eiriavion PIK-20E · Erwinna, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1986 · N12ZC · Substantial damage > Flight encountered turbulence on descent below tree top level and when about 150 feet from the threshold a downdraft was encountered causing the aircraft to collide with the ground. The aircraft groundlooped when the left wing caught in the tall grass. - [NTSB MIA87FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA003.md): Griffin STAR-LITE · Raymond, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1986 · N124PK · Destroyed > The plt had just completed building the acft and was on the initial flt. Family members watched as the acft tookoff and climbed over the arpt. They then observed pieces falling from the acft. The acft rolled inverted and crashed. An exam of the elevator bell… - [NTSB ATL86LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA238.md): Joe Almon Falcon XP · Mt Olive, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1986 · N548YA · Substantial damage > While apchg to land, the registered ultralight acft encountered a downdraft which exceeded its climb performance. The acft was headed twd power lines, so the plt elected to fly under the lines. As the ultralight was crossing under the power lines, one of its… - [NTSB LAX86FUM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FUM02.md): Star-Lite UNK · Ramona, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 23, 1986 · N42TJ · Destroyed > During a local test flight of an experimental homebuilt acft, the plt was circling aprx 700 ft AGL when the right wing separated from the fuselage. The acft entered an uncontrollable steep angle dive and collided with the terrain. Inspection as to the… - [NTSB MKC86LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA170.md): Teratorn Tierra 2 · Dixon, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1986 · N5575Y · Substantial damage > The experimental acft was loaded near max gross wt on takeoff from the pvt sod airatrip. The plt stated the acft performed sluggishly during the climbout from the field. The plt stated that on the climbout that he was overflying a corn field bordering the… - [NTSB DEN86LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA127.md): Glaser-Dirks DG-400 · Longmont, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1986 · N40Z · Substantial damage > This experimental glider has a stowable 2 cycle eng mounted behind the cockpit. When the eng is stowed the glide ratio is about 40:1. When the eng is deployed but not running, the glide ratio is about 10:1. While returning after a 4 hr and 50 min flt the plt… - [NTSB LAX86FUQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FUQ01.md): Striplin Ranger · Lancaster, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 27, 1986 · N5128T · Destroyed > The acft crashed in a flat stalled attitude at a high sink rate after a power loss in an attempted go-around. The pilot had been instructed to stand-by for a go-around because of traffic. The plt continued his approach off-set to the north of the rwy, at 50… - [NTSB CHI85FA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA284.md): Eipper MX Super · Almont, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1985 · N23MX · Destroyed > Witnesses reported the acft was in an inverted flight aprx 60 to 70 ft AGL before it entered a split 's' maneuver and descended to ground impact. The plt was performing aerobatics in an airshow when the accident occurred. The plt's aerobatic waiver had… - [NTSB FTW85FRD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FRD02.md): Teratorn Tierra II · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 18, 1985 · N4438V · Destroyed > The acft impacted the terrain in an uncontrolled descent. Witnesses stated the acft was participating in a bean bag drop contest when the accident occurred. After dropping the last bag the acft made a turn to the west, entered a spin and descended to ground… - [NTSB ANC85LAG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LAG01.md): Brians Puffin · Eagle River, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 16, 1985 · N4933N · Substantial damage > The plt was conducting taxi tests on his homebuilt acft when it started to sustain a hull structure failure and control interference from separating parts. The acft pitched off the water, climbed to aprx 100 ft AGL, stalled and spun to ground impact. - [NTSB LAX85FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA066.md): Barry Zielinski SNS 8 Hiperlt · Corona, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1984 · N5303U · Destroyed > N5303U, owned & operated by the amateur acft builder sustained an inflt structual failure of the lt bottom wing & crashed 6 mi east of Corona, CA. The ultralight type acft was destroyed and the plt fatally injured. Investigation revealed that wing spar… - [NTSB CHI85LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA030.md): Moore Quicksilver MX II · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1984 · N3998J · Destroyed > Plt landed in open field to tighten his scarf, which had become loose and posed a possible hazard. A second ultralight landed to see of the plt had problems, then departed toward the east, successfuly negotiating a 10 kt x-wind. Plt elected to takeoff in same… - [NTSB CHI84FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA290.md): Jerry D. Fish Drifter · Columbus, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1984 · N5150J · Destroyed > During flt, the plt was performing aerobatics & did a series of loops. While maneuvering, the left wing folded upward & the acft, an experimental ultralight, entered a descent & crashed. An exam revealed that the left wing had folded over the eng. Evidence… - [NTSB SEA84LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA143.md): Eipper Quicksilver Mark II · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1984 · N4451T · Substantial damage > Plt attempted takeoff on short grass field at gross wt with a OAT of aprx 80 deg f. once airborne the acft drifted to the left of the airstrip. Plt pulled up to clear a fence. After clearing the fence the acft stalled striking the ground with the left wing… - [NTSB LAX84LA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA412.md): Molino PIK 20E · Fremont, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1984 · N705W · Destroyed > The plt stated that during takeoff, the motorized glider had just lifted off when the right wing dropped & hit tall weeds next to the 20 ft wide paved rwy. The weeds were about 2 1/2 ft tall. Subsequently, the glider 'ground looped' to the right & the… - [NTSB ATL84LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA174.md): Eiriavion PIK 20E · Thomasville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1984 · N35LP · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the acft suffered a partial power loss at 150 ft AGL while on initial climb. The plt attempted to return to the airport to land and the eng lost total power. The pilot made a forced landing in a mature wheat field. Examination of the eng… - [NTSB ATL84LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA089.md): Bach CGS Hawk · Newton, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1984 · N585WB · Substantial damage > Reportedly, the eng of the registered ultralight acft lost power in flt & the student plt began a forced landing however, before landing, the ultralight collided with utility wires, then it struck the ground. The plt reported that the acft had an unexpectedly… - [NTSB DEN83FTE13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FTE13.md): Eipper Quicksilver MX 11 · Erie, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 25, 1983 · N4412L · Substantial damage > The plt of the 2 place, ultralight vehicle stated that he was demonstrating a power off glide when a severe sink developed. He applied full power; however, he was unable to arrest the descent prior to ground impact. The plt reported that the wind was variable… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=09050&page=16 ## 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=15 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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