# 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 DFW07CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA190.md): KitFox Series 5 · Kerrville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2007 · N915W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB ATL07LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA112.md): Falcon Safety Craft Falcon XP · Montgomery, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2007 · N223FS · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI07LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA238.md): Swanson Aventura II · Lakewood, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2007 · N914JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive pull up, his not maintaining airspeed, and the inadvertent stall resulting in the loss of control. A factor contributing to the accident was the trees.
- [NTSB ATL07CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA108.md): Evektor Aerotechnic Sportstar · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2007 · N604EV · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the student pilots failure to relinquish the flight controls when instructed to do so.
- [NTSB DFW07LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA153.md): Zenair CH701 · Huntington, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N7654Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI07LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA199.md): Hesler Zodiac CH 601 HDS · Jamestown, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2007 · N43207 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons, the pilot not performing an aborted takeoff at the initial recognition of a loss of engine performance, and the stall/mush the pilot encountered after takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA07CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA162.md): Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-3DM · Minden, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2007 · N374AM · Substantial damage
  > The flight's encounter with severe downdrafts during cruise flight. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadvertent selection of unsuitable terrain with hidden obstructions.
- [NTSB ATL07LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA089.md): Gordon R Smith Sea Rey · Port St. Joe, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2007 · N94GR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout and his improper decision to conduct a low altitude maneuver.
- [NTSB SEA07LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA188.md): Vance Renegade Spirit · Blanding, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2007 · N35JV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB LAX07LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA156.md): Teague Rans S-6ES Coyote II · Nyssa, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2007 · N220GT · Substantial damage
  > Loss of aircraft control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW07CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA098.md): Flagg Kitfox IV · Centerville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2007 · N674F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the air induction ducting. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI07CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA116.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Warrenton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2007 · N50ML · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning which resulted in exhaustion of the fuel supply and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. A factor in the accident was inaccurate fuel quantity indication.
- [NTSB ANC07LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA027.md): Carris Avid Aircraft · Delray, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2007 · N9174D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an emergency descent, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with…
- [NTSB ATL07LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA054.md): James Walter Hornet · Talbotton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2007 · N7XS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main fuel line, resulting in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN07LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA074.md): North American SNJ-5 · Pueblo, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2007 · N12KY · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot of the North American SNJ-5 warbird's inadequate visual lookout while taxiing, resulting in an on-ground collision with the stationary Grob motor glider.
- [NTSB SEA07LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA066.md): Scherer Europa · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2007 · N81EU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate condition inspection and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a blocked fuel filter.
- [NTSB DEN07LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA042.md): Mino Kitfox 3 · Canon City, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2006 · N928LM · Substantial damage
  > The certificated flight instructor's failure to adequately supervise the dual student during the landing flare-touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing and a nose over. A factor associated with the accident is the dual student's improper recovery from a…
- [NTSB SEA07LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA040.md): Tessier Avid Flyer · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2006 · N93TT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during maneuvering flight due to carburetor icing, and inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the ambient weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and fog.
- [NTSB MIA07CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA030.md): Morgan, Marvin R. Zenair CH701 Stol · Lithia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2006 · N817DJ · Substantial damage
  > Collapse of the nosegear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI07CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA007.md): Steinbaum Kitfox IV · Proctorville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2006 · N5103R · Substantial damage
  > The blocked fuel filter which resulted in the loss of engine power. The residential area where the power loss occurred, the trees, the sloped landing site, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing were contributing factors.
- [NTSB LAX07LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA003.md): Ulfeldt Kitfox IV-1200 · Gridley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2006 · N134U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while attempting a return to runway maneuver that led to a stall spin. The reason for the power loss was not ascertained.
- [NTSB SEA06LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA175.md): Straw T-Bird II · Leamington, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2006 · N339JL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control (control not possible) due to the failure of the left elevator control surface which was the result of a missing inboard bolt (for undetermined reason) which holds the left elevator bow in place.
- [NTSB DFW06CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA204.md): Ron Burleigh Air Cam · Post, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2006 · N9254F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with power lines while making a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA196.md): Pearson Superfly · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2006 · N975JP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control as result of the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A contributing factor was the muddy terrain.
- [NTSB ATL06LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA115.md): McWhorter Skystar Vixen · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2006 · N93TR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to reverse his direction following loss of engine power shortly after takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground. A factor in the accident was a loss of engine power for…
- [NTSB NYC06LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA187.md): Burleigh SeaRey · Ringoes, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2006 · N4293S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors included a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI06LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA207.md): Schlei Avid Flyer Speed Win · Fergus Falls, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2006 · N507S · Substantial damage
  > the fractured aileron bell crank and elevator clevis rod end.
- [NTSB ANC06LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA086.md): Storm Zenair CH-701 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2006 · N4233J · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight, which resulted in an emergency descent into trees.
- [NTSB CHI06CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA171.md): Croke Zenith CH 701 · Brussels, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2006 · N701US · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining clearance from the trees during final approach. The trees located along the final approach course were a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB NYC06LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA157.md): Worcester Everett Renegade II · Orneville, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2006 · N536N · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA06CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA107.md): Taplin Avid Flyer · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2006 · N537MF · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undertermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing and substantial damage to the airplane. A contributing factor was the transmission wire.
- [NTSB MIA06LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA116.md): Tecnam P92 Super Echo · Sebring, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2006 · N929HA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB LAX06LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA170.md): Schlitter Rans S-18 Stinger · Llano, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2006 · N24052 · Substantial damage
  > an in-flight loss of control and collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC06CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA051.md): Lanford Antares MA-33 · Trapper Creek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2006 · N582AK · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during final approach for landing, which resulted in the airplane striking a tree, and an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the tree.
- [NTSB SEA06CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA089.md): Ely Kitfox III · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2006 · N91JE · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll from an aborted takeoff. Excessive use of the rudder to control the airplane, the subsequent inadvertent ground loop, and the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor were factors.
- [NTSB DEN06LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA055.md): McLaughlin Rans S-7 · Hudson, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2006 · N924LB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted landing. Contributing factors include the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making, the pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes, the pilot's lack of a…
- [NTSB CHI06CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA102.md): Martin Rans S-7 Courier · Ray, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 29, 2006 · N22220 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power and fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL06LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA051.md): Eakle R Grandin Jr Talon XP · Auburn, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2006 · N97GE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the improper maintenance inspection of the engine fuel lines resulting in loss of engine power due to a loose fuel line and subsequent fuel starvation.
- [NTSB NYC06LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA024.md): Lo-N-Slo Airsports Maxair Drifter XP-50 · Cobbs Creek, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2005 · N41094 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the ignition system, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI06CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA024.md): Colson/Goodbread Rans S-12 · Flushing, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2005 · N62078 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power on initial climb for undetermined reasons. A factor was the tree the airplane impacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD05CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA134.md): Lamont Aventura II · Hope, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2005 · N9138W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with water. A factor to the accident was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB CHI05LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA228.md): Auseth Kitfox IV · Little Grand La, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2005 · N912PJ · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate flare during landing by the pilot.
- [NTSB MIA05LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA145.md): Fox Alfred C. Kitfox IV 1200 · Immokalee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2005 · N86FX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to detect standing water on the grass strip resulting in a nose over during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL05CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA141.md): Therrien Roger Vortex · Lawrenceburg, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2005 · N42923 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flair, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA199.md): Mrazek Rans S-14 · Forth Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2005 · N5802 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD05LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA089.md): Longtin Kitfox Model III · New London, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2005 · N795JL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor in the accident was the tail wind condition.
- [NTSB ATL05LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA110.md): Casten Rans S-10 · Perry, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2005 · N327AN · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot mismanagement. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI05LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA148.md): Reay Titan Tornado II · Winsted, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2005 · N122AR · Destroyed
  > The pilot performed an unauthorized aerobatic loop and failed to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI05CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA139.md): Grimes SNS-9 · Niles, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2005 · N143WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which led to the inadvertent stall/mush, and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX05LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA149.md): Schlitter Randy J Rans S6ES Coyote II · Tombstone, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2005 · N32050 · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the flying pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=09050&page=7

## 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=6

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