# NTSB investigations: Bombardier ROTAX (ALL), MN

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 CEN23LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA182.md): Loehle Acft 5151 Mustang · Hector, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 11, 2023 · N91026 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s modifications to the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the takeoff despite observing lower than anticipated propeller rpm, his decision…
- [NTSB CEN20CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA177.md): M-Squared Sport 1000 · Little Falls, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2020 · N7013W · Substantial damage
  > The uncertificated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN19LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA176.md): Kolb Kolb Twinstar TSP 1 · Hector, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2019 · N217JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s operation of the airplane outside of the center of gravity limits, which resulted in an adverse aerodynamic condition and subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s incorrect calculations of the airplane’s CG limits.
- [NTSB CEN14LA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA485.md): Cismowski Tierra II · Montevideo, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2014 · N622MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impaired judgment due to the use of marijuana, which led to his improper decision to fly the airplane over its maximum gross weight and his subsequent loss of airplane control during takeoff with gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN14LA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA411.md): Hanson Lonn Avid Amphibian · Waterville, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2014 · N4118X · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after an inadvertent takeoff, which resulted in collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA363.md): Thomsen Avid Flyer MK IV · Hibbing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2013 · N6240T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13CA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA230.md): Wing Harold Kitfox II · Blaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2013 · N389HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown and subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in tailwheel-equipped airplanes.
- [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 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 CHI08LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA228.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2008 · N605EV · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action to the encountered stall. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's slow airspeed and inadvertent stall.
- [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 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 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 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 CHI02LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA062.md): Wolter Avid Flyer · Rush City, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2002 · N4047M · Substantial damage
  > The unqualified pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. A factor was the unqualified pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB CHI02LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA037.md): Vermeys T-Bird II · Sherburn, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N3KV · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB CHI01LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA237.md): Veith Kolb Sling Shot · Goodview, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2001 · N56CV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by a blocked, unsecured, fuel vent line. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall at a low…
- [NTSB CHI01LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA141.md): Parker Rotorway 162F · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2001 · N311RM · Substantial damage
  > The tail rotor drive belt coming off in cruise flight and it not being possible for the student pilot to maintain aircraft control during the emergency landing attempt. Factors relating to the accident were the loose bearing in the secondary drive unit to the…
- [NTSB CHI00LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA105.md): Weinzierl Titan Tornado II · Maple Plain, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2000 · N196KW · Substantial damage
  > the obstructed fuel system filter, the inadequate silicone material the builder used, and the rough and uneven terrain. A factor was that suitable landing terrain was not available.
- [NTSB CHI98LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA334.md): Culver-Revolution Mini 500 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1998 · N6269R · Substantial damage
  > a design change to the fuel tank filler neck sealant made by the owner/builder of the helicopter. Factors associated with this accident were an improper sealant material used by the owner/builder and an autorotation was not possible by the pilot due to the…

## 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" = 'MN' 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=MN

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