# 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 SEA05LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA073.md): Shorethose Kitfox Series 5 · Cresent City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2005 · N704LS · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft handling not maintained during the landing rollout. Factors include soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA05LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA071.md): Park Kitfox IV · Eagle Point, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2005 · N70265 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of partial engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons. Soft terrain was a factor
- [NTSB SEA05CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA060.md): Birtch Kitfox II · Dillard, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2005 · N481DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while in cruise flight at low altitude, which resulted in an inflight collision with a power line. A factor was the pilot's decision to fly at low altitude.
- [NTSB ANC05LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA032.md): Johnson Revolution Mini 500 · Isabela, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2005 · N38DJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an autorotation and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA05LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA016.md): Hannah Avid Amphibian · Creswell, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2004 · N80AH · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor icing and the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. Factors contributing to the accident included the lack of a carburetor heat system and the probability of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CHI05CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA025.md): Jabat Avid Flyer · Cleveland, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2004 · N90JW · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the wing skin from the wing structure and the pilot's subsequent inablility to maintain aircraft control. A factor associated with the accident was the tree that the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB ATL05LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA020.md): Franzreb Loehle 5151 Mustang · Athens, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2004 · N711AH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the electrical fuel pump failure, and fuel starvation.
- [NTSB MIA05LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA015.md): David Cadorette Fox Model II · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2004 · N267KF · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power, for undetermined reasons, resulting in the airplane impacting with a tree and the ground during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL04CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA191.md): Pinkham Challenger II · Lancaster, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2004 · N2079S · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power in-flight due to water ingestion and his misjudgment of obstacle clearance resulting in a collision with trees and the ground. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the manufactures instructions for…
- [NTSB IAD04LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA046.md): Scott Rans S-12 · Seneca, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2004 · N195CB · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall speed, which resulted in an inadvertant stall/spin. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of pilot certification.
- [NTSB LAX04CA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA306.md): Quicksilver MXL II · Rio Vista, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2004 · N4358Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from high vegetation while flying at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ATL04LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA171.md): Hawkins William Searey · Dayton, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2004 · N1209J · Substantial damage
  > The delamination of the fiberglass hull of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI04LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA231.md): Stephen T-Bird TBT06 · Gobles, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2004 · N655DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions which resulted in an encounter with a downdraft that exceeded the climb capabilities of the airplane. The downdraft and the trees were factors.
- [NTSB SEA04CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA160.md): Beyers Kitfox IV · Sandpoint, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2004 · N90TY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the rough grass runway, and the trees on the left side of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW04LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA187.md): Saladino Searey · Lewisville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2004 · N27VS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during final approach. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind condition.
- [NTSB SEA04LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA120.md): Sheppard Kitfox IV · Rigby, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2004 · N316R · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include muddy terrain.
- [NTSB LAX04LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA228.md): Wilson Avid Bandit · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2004 · N55368 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power during takeoff climb due to a cold seizure of the rear cylinder.
- [NTSB NYC04LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA133.md): Mosher Avid Heavy Hauler · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2004 · N5139W · Destroyed
  > The malfunction of the elevator control system, resulting in a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL04LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA122.md): Quicksilver GT-500 · Cleveland, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2004 · N5XY · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind during takeoff. A factor was crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ATL04LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA109.md): Bergmann Rans S-12 XL Airaile · Cummings, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2004 · N8KD · Substantial damage
  > The unqualified person's poor judgement and his failed to maintain clearance from power lines and trees while maneuvering for a landing which resulted in the in-flight collision with trees and power lines. Factors were the dark night and the unqualified…
- [NTSB NYC04LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA111.md): Black Kitfox · Mount Sterling, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2004 · N917JB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to blockage of the fuel filters resulting in fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection.
- [NTSB SEA04LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA074.md): Schramm Helicycle · Montour, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2004 · N3275Q · Destroyed
  > In flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL04CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA083.md): Dantzer Lawrence L Rans S-12 · Lowndesboro, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2004 · N910MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while manuevering which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was trees.
- [NTSB DEN04LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA051.md): Shook Rans S-12 · Berthoud, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2004 · N7138K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare and his inadequate compensation for wind. The wind gust was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX04LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA132.md): Gillespie Sport Copter Vortex · Yuba City, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2004 · N96XV · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the incorrect installation of the fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM, which resulted in an inflight loss of control. A factor to the accident was the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB ATL04LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA066.md): Current Kitfox 313 · Selma, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2004 · N313MC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate installation, and his failure to secure the main fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB LAX04FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA064.md): Iniziative Industriali Italian Sky Arrow 650 TC · Placerville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2003 · N14XL · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to fully remove an accumulation of ice and frost on the wings, which led to an inadvertent stall/mush and collision with the ground. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to correctly configure the flaps for takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC04LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA029.md): Walters Kolb Mark III · Ashtabula, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2003 · N456GW · Substantial damage
  > A power loss for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB FTW04LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA014.md): Rans S-10 · Ponder, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2003 · N190SP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to conduct low altitude maneuvering flight and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI04LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA014.md): Croke Zenith CH 701 · Brussels, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2003 · N701US · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA03LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA197.md): Thompson Avid Flyer · Roche Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2003 · N6611 · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB MIA03LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA186.md): S. FL. Ultralights Capella Classic · Port Charlotte, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2003 · N82536 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing resulting in the airplane cart wheeling and subsequent substantial damage.
- [NTSB SEA03LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA157.md): Schleicher ASW-24E · Hood River, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2003 · N24YB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel prior to the flight, resulting in fuel exhaustion during the initial climb, followed by the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. An inadvertent stall was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA132.md): Hanks Avid Flyer · Toledo, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2003 · N3086G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a simulated emergency descent. Inadequate remedial action was a factor.
- [NTSB DEN03LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA121.md): Pringle Rans S-7 Courer · Manti, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2003 · N6687 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Low altitude flight and high density altitude are contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI03LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA201.md): McIlraith Sea Rey · Tomah, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2003 · N216ST · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall/spin during the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX03LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA211.md): Pieterse Kitfox 2 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2003 · N164JR · Substantial damage
  > The improper design and installation of the airplane's fuel system by the builder of the experimental airplane, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN03LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA104.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Eureka, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2003 · N630DA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors include high density altitude, hilly terrain, low airspeed and the subsequent inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB ATL03LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA102.md): Collier Quickie · Alexander, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2003 · N389Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss engine of power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA03LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA109.md): Bill Darling Rans S9 · Green Cove Sprg, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N93WD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI03LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA117.md): Smith Rans S-7 · Baudette, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2003 · N272T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A contributing factor was the low altitude maneuver by the student pilot.
- [NTSB CHI03LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA120.md): Yadon Starflight Stiletto · Peculiar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2003 · N42KY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent shutdown of the engine. Contributing factors were unsuitable terrain and trees.
- [NTSB MIA03LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA085.md): Ghiles Philippe/American Ga MCR-01 VLA · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2003 · N6370X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to abort the takeoff after recognizing that the airplane did not become airborne at the calculated point down the runway. A contributing factor in the accident was the windshift during the takeoff roll resulting in a…
- [NTSB LAX03LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA110.md): Kolb Firestar · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2003 · N670JW · Substantial damage
  > propeller delamination due to the pilot's failure to properly secure the rear seat shoulder harness prior to flight. A contributing factor was the soft ground in which the airplane landed.
- [NTSB ATL03LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA043.md): Penska Rans S-9 · Dothan, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2003 · N34AP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent inflight collision with the ground
- [NTSB CHI03LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA052.md): Havir Avid Flyer · Cambridge, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2003 · N248H · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall by the pilot following a total loss of engine power and the seizure of the engine. A factor to the accident was the engine overhaul not performed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
- [NTSB FTW03LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA052.md): Shepherd Kolb Mark III · Norfork, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2002 · N4672D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident were the trees.
- [NTSB FTW03LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA039.md): Larson Kitfox III · Little Rock, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2002 · N5278U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an intentional taxi resulting in the inadvertent lift-off of the airplane and subsequent inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of…
- [NTSB ANC03LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA009.md): Arima Kolb Fire Star II · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2002 · N8199 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to remove contaminated fuel from the airplane's fuel system, resulting in a loss of engine power during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA03LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA006.md): Rutledge Kitfox · Condon, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2002 · N885CR · Substantial damage
  > A loose clamp around the gascolator bowl. A related factor was the maintenance inspection not being performed.

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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=7

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