# NTSB investigations: Bombardier ROTAX (ALL), MI

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN25LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA383.md): Quad City Challenger · Crystal Mountain, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 16, 2025 · N65176 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN20CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA027.md): Skystar Kitfox · Williamston, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 30, 2019 · N58CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue taxiing the airplane on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN16LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA363.md): CGS Hawk Aero II · Holland, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2016 · N4513S · Destroyed
  > The improper installation of quick release connectors in the fuel lines, which was not in accordance with the engine manufacturer's maintenance instructions and allowed air to be introduced into the fuel system and resulted in a partial loss of engine power.…
- [NTSB CEN16LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA035.md): Glimn Kitfox 2-3 · Escanaba, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2015 · N93TG · Substantial damage
  > The airplane owner's inadequate maintenance and servicing of the propeller gearbox, which resulted in oil starvation, failure of the gearbox in flight, and a subsequent loss of propeller thrust. Contributing to the outcome was the airplane's low altitude at…
- [NTSB CEN13LA524](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA524.md): Stemme S10-VT · Mackinaw City, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2013 · N389BD · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s failure to inspect the tightness of the bolts that connected the flexible disk to the driveshaft, which resulted in the failure of these components.
- [NTSB CEN10CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA022.md): Gottelt Herbert R Kitfox IV/ · Crystal Falls, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2009 · N94HG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control due to an undetermined problem affecting lateral control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA319.md): Mileski Zenair · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2009 · N701MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent failure of the nose landing gear.
- [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 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 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 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 CHI02LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA139.md): Wattier Tornado · Grant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2002 · N5143C · Substantial damage
  > The disregarded replacement of the airplane's fuel lines, the operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies, and the turn back to the departure airport by the owner/pilot. The inadequate condition inspection by the mechanic, the cracked fuel line, the…
- [NTSB CHI01LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA285.md): Waters Avid Bandit · Northville, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2001 · N62PT · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel calculations. A factor was the concrete building.
- [NTSB CHI01LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA213.md): LaPorte MXL II Sport · Gaines Twp., MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N4416Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor planning which resulted in foreign object damage to the propeller, and the low altitude at which the loss of power occurred which resulted in the pilot not being able to properly flare the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were…
- [NTSB CHI01LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA192.md): Melenyk Genesis · Howell, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2001 · N370E · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight planning/decision by the pilot. Contributing factors were the undetermined loss of engine power, the quartering tailwind and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI00LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA158.md): Truthan Searey · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2000 · N89PJ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control when the airplane encountered high winds. Factors which related to this accident were the high crosswind, the wind gusts, and the submerged object.
- [NTSB CHI00LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA155.md): Edgerly S-12 · Hartford, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2000 · N3148E · Substantial damage
  > restricted directional control. Factors relating to this accident were the rough, uneven runway, and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI99LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA134.md): Dawe Arnet Pereyra AV II · Fremont, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1999 · N6123P · Destroyed
  > the seizure of the powerplant.
- [NTSB CHI98LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA146.md): Dangremond Challenger II · Wayland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1998 · N199DD · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper installation of the right wing forward strut attachment bolt.
- [NTSB CHI97LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA231.md): Stratton Challenger II · Bellaire, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1997 · N44LS · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. The gusty wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA176.md): Merlin GT · Charlotte, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1996 · N68EV · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI95LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA144.md): Quad City Challenger · Bridgeport, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1995 · N100GB · Destroyed
  > Inadequate directional stability of the aircraft (due to installation of lexan cockpit enclosure doors), which precipitated a loss of directional control.
- [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 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 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 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…

## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MI' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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&state=MI

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