# 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 ERA12LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA229.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2012 · N379CT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a loss of fuel pressure. The cause for the loss of fuel pressure could not be determined during postaccident testing.
- [NTSB ERA12FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA194.md): Strout Frank Aventura II · Laceys Spring, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2012 · N1193S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a low-altitude maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of the required rating to operate the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR12CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA077.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2012 · N409EV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA12FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA107.md): Shaw Douglas Wayne Rans S 7 · Somerville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2011 · N347DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to a ruptured berry aneurysm during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA102.md): Shook Rans S-12 · Festus, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2011 · N7138K · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor’s delayed remedial action as the airplane neared an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was that the student pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around attempt.
- [NTSB ERA12CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA096.md): Thompson Tommy W Loehle P5151 · Courtland, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 4, 2011 · N212WE · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's inadvertent encounter with excessive windshear while on the downwind traffic pattern leg at low altitude, which resulted in the pilot's inability to arrest the airplane’s descent. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly the…
- [NTSB CEN12LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA071.md): Juve Richard G Zodiac CH601 HDS · Clinton, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2011 · N274 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent opening of the canopy during takeoff due to the improperly repaired forward canopy latch mechanism, which did not fully secure the canopy.
- [NTSB CEN12CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA038.md): Pipistrel Sinus 912 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2011 · N9013H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the motor-glider while landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR12LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA013.md): Miller Avid Flyer · Susanville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2011 · N4077B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the takeoff climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR12FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA001.md): Vaughn Pulsar · West Jordan, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2011 · N91BV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and airplane control while initiating a turn during the initial climb after takeoff in a high density altitude environment, above the airplane’s maximum allowable gross weight, and with an overly rich…
- [NTSB ERA12CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA013.md): Loehle Loehle P-40 · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2011 · N414L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11LA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA415.md): Bins Tom Kitfox IV · Lafayette, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2011 · N211KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during a forced landing after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11LA623](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA623.md): Hoffmann HK36R Super Dimona · Winsted, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2011 · N63RK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA11CA478](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA478.md): Cano Dave Avid Flyer Mkiv · Smithville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2011 · N52CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll due to his distraction by an open door.
- [NTSB ERA11FA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA463.md): Quad City Ultralight Challenger II · Ransom Township, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2011 · N6613Z · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of overall flight experience and lack of experience in the same make…
- [NTSB CEN11LA549](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA549.md): Aerosport Ikarus C42E · East Troy, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2011 · N577JP · Substantial damage
  > The flight instrctor's delayed remedial action during landing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s loss of directional control when he became distracted with the open door.
- [NTSB WPR11LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA371.md): Carpenter Kolb Twinstar III · Republic, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2011 · N3135J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR11CA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA358.md): Mcdonald Lynn B Avid Flyer Mark IV · Yamhill, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2011 · N30456 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing rollout due to an unlocked tail wheel that was caused by a degradation of the tailwheel assembly mounting angle.
- [NTSB ERA11CA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA432.md): Mcfarland WM H Rans S6S · Huntington, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2011 · N434WM · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain proper pitch control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was both pilots' inexperience in the airplane make/model.
- [NTSB CEN11FA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA467.md): Rans S-12 · Scott, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2011 · N3266R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control, likely due to a cardiac event.
- [NTSB WPR11CA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA323.md): TL Ultralight Sro Stingsport · Soda Springs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2011 · N545N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA291.md): Richard Challenger II · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2011 · N9103L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA11LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA336.md): Marks Ca III Kitfox II · Scarborough, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2011 · N915PK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off with a gusting wind.
- [NTSB CEN11FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA319.md): Thomas Europa · Shreveport, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2011 · N914KM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of aircraft control and subsequent impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11FA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA312.md): Combs Earl W Kitfox Speedster · Elephant Butte, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 2011 · N89MM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR11LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA183.md): Tomei S12 XL · Pleasant Grove, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2011 · N8113N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to allow the airplane’s engine to properly warm up before applying takeoff power, which resulted in the forward cylinder's piston seizing and a subsequent loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate…
- [NTSB ERA11LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA150.md): Flaglor Tom Kolb Aircraft MK III · Stetson, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2011 · N213 · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight failure of the No. 1 composite propeller blade due to fatigue, which resulted in a violent vibration, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing to unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ERA11LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA114.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-A1 · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2011 · N840DF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA088.md): Ferkin Kitfox IV · Homedale, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 4, 2011 · N90TY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the snow-covered terrain during the takeoff ground roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN11CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA143.md): Rardin William I Kitfox III · Carlisle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 2, 2011 · N876KF · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear strut due to a pre-existing crack in the weld joint.
- [NTSB ERA11LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA079.md): Easler Kelly Rans S6ES · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2010 · N26PP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA050.md): Mcfarland Bill Challenger II · Praire Du Sac, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2010 · N448WM · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the fuselage-mounted wing strut attachment fitting for an undetermined reason, which resulted in the separation of the left wing of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN11LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA012.md): Newmann Edward W Challenger II · Easton, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2010 · N61328 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC10CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA086.md): Roberts Alan W Kitfox II · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2010 · N598AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper aircraft control during landing and the subsequent go-around, resulting in a hard landing, and a collision with a signpost.
- [NTSB WPR10FA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA388.md): Diamond HK36 · Bend, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2010 · N40440 · Substantial damage
  > An condition, which could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, that prompted the pilot to discontinue the flight. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB ERA10LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA391.md): Turck G L/Duflo J T SEA REY · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2010 · N914SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on approach for landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and collision with water.
- [NTSB CEN10CA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA461.md): Wing Kitfox II · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2010 · N389HW · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to adequately flare during the water landing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA373.md): Nadig Paul K Nadig · Franklin, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2010 · N579PN · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the owner’s inadequate fuel system maintenance, which resulted in a collision with trees and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB CEN10LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA334.md): Drone Paul E Pulsar III · Carmi, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2010 · N47PD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA269.md): Bagley Curtis Lynn Rans S-6S Coyote II · Koosharem, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N151YZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a sign on the side of his landing area (a dirt road). Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to perform a fly-by of the road to check for hazards.
- [NTSB ERA10CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA287.md): Lepow David A Prgsv Aerdyn SEA REY · Chester, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N713AC · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a submerged object during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN10CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA294.md): Holden Frank Joseph Rans S6ES · Waxahachie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N9870V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during takeoff, resulting in a stall/msuh.
- [NTSB CEN10CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA249.md): Quicksilver GT-500 · Big Lake, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2010 · N5502D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control when the airplane unexpectedly encountered a downdraft shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA232.md): Hoac-Austria HK 36R Super Dimona · Highland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2010 · N400HK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his delayed aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA208.md): Reed William A Kitfox 4 · Baraboo, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2010 · N421KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind gusts and maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB WPR10CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA178.md): Hardie James D KIT FOX XL · Willows, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2010 · N42JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare, resulting in a bounced landing and ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA10CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA185.md): Shaw Fisher FP 404 · Lillian, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2010 · N6587V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate weather evaluation and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN10LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA165.md): Walsh Philip J SEA REY · Huntsville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2010 · N100JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA150.md): Muffett Quickslvr Sprnt II · Buena, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2010 · N6233V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the student pilot’s inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB WPR10CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA132.md): Leza Lockwood Air Cam · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 10, 2010 · N125AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with the rotor downwash from a hovering heavy-lift helicopter.

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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=4

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