# NTSB investigations: Bombardier ROTAX (ALL), PA

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 ERA25LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA041.md): Anderson Kitfox 4 · New Castle, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 2, 2024 · N620GA · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a split fuel line that resulted in a fuel leak and reduced fuel supply to the aft carburetor.
- [NTSB GAA19CA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA361.md): Quicksilver Aircraft Northeast Sport · Ledgedale, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2019 · N418RB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in the precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ERA17CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA152.md): Lazear John T Zenair Stol CH 701 · Windsor Twp, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2017 · N3846T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pretakeoff planning, his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a short-field takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA14FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA153.md): Waters Peter T Avid Bandit · Washington, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2014 · N62PT · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control in gusty and turbulent wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA12CA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA302.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2012 · N505EV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff, and her delayed remedial action in aborting the takeoff after the loss of directional control.
- [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 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 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 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 NYC02LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA184.md): Graham Mini-500 · Renfrew, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2002 · N373TG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the main transmission.
- [NTSB IAD02LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA063.md): Murawski Pulsar · Bentleyville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2002 · N5123B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the MAG cylinder rod bearing, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor in the damage to the airplane was the terrain condition of the forced landing field.
- [NTSB IAD00LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA077.md): Foulke Europa TRI-GEAR · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2000 · N82716 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB NYC00LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA032.md): Statz Kitfox II · Ebensburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1999 · N317RS · Substantial damage
  > was the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a bounced landing recovery. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in make and model.
- [NTSB IAD97LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA107.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Slatington, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N278PL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/ preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB IAD97LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA069.md): Jaquish Challenger Spec II · Mansfield, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1997 · N9213A · Substantial damage
  > inadequate visual lookout by the pilot, which led to an in-flight collision with an electrical wire. Related factors were: low altitude flight by the pilot, and the proximity of the transmission line.
- [NTSB BFO93LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA123.md): Rolando Rans S-10 · Numidia, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1993 · N217ER · Destroyed
  > The excessive maneuver attempted by the pilot which resulted in a loss of control in flight and an inadvertent spin at an altitude insufficient for recovery.
- [NTSB NYC93LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA094.md): Steven Kurtis Rand S 12 · E Stroudsburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1993 · N6784J · Substantial damage
  > A forced landing in trees as a result of a complete loss of engine power for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB NYC93LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA018.md): Franklin-Sullivan Technologies FS 1 · Littletown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1992 · N4246R · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate altitude due to an improperly planned approach which resulted in a tree strike on final approach.
- [NTSB NYC92DGM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92DGM02.md): Peres 5151 · Erie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 19, 1992 · N5151M · Substantial damage
  > Seizure of the #2 piston which resulted in the lost of engine power and subsequent collision with trees during a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC91DGT02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DGT02.md): Kolb Twinstar · Williamsport, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 5, 1991 · N94MW · Substantial damage
  > An engine seizure as the result of overheating.
- [NTSB NYC91DHA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DHA01.md): James Cote Kolb Twinstar MK II · Gilbertsville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 14, 1990 · N2224N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft after an interuption of power.
- [NTSB NYC87LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA009.md): Eiriavion PIK-20E · Erwinna, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1986 · N12ZC · Substantial damage
  > Flight encountered turbulence on descent below tree top level and when about 150 feet from the threshold a downdraft was encountered causing the aircraft to collide with the ground. The aircraft groundlooped when the left wing caught in the tall grass.

## 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" = 'PA' 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=PA

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