# NTSB investigations: Bombardier ROTAX (ALL), TX

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 CEN26LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA031.md): Denney Kitfox · Chilton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 27, 2025 · N5241N · Substantial damage
  > On October 27, 2025, about 0530 central daylight time, a Denney Kitfox III airplane, N5241N, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Chilton, Texas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB CEN24LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA363.md): Kitfox IV 1200 Spdst · Cleburne, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 21, 2024 · N16KR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA254.md): Kitfox Model 2 · San Marcos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2022 · N596JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN22LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA133.md): Kitfox 4-1200 · Woodstock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 27, 2022 · N494KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN21LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA117.md): Zenair Zodiac 601HDS · Waller, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 26, 2021 · N444PZ · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a disconnected fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN20CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA196.md): Denney Kitfox Speedster · Georgetown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2020 · N580LD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN20LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA005.md): Zenair Zenith CH 701 · Garden Ridge, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2019 · N701BJ · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN18FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA267.md): Kolb Twinstar · La Porte, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2018 · N3135J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a visual approach for landing, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery.
- [NTSB CEN16LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA207.md): Smith Capella FW2R · Alamo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2016 · N418DS · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a forced landing and a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB CEN15CA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA353.md): Ratte James Aventura II · Tyler, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2015 · N6356Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of airplane control during a go around, which resulted in impact with the water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of seaplane rating and inexperience in the accident airplane.
- [NTSB CEN15LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA252.md): Michael Wilson Murphy Spirit · Livingston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2015 · N193MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which increased the induced drag and led to the engine having insufficient power to overcome the drag and climb the airplane and resulted in a forced landing and the subsequent collapse of the main landing…
- [NTSB CEN15LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA169.md): Hoke Bobby F Rans S 12 · Rusk, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2015 · N154BH · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain control while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in the airplane…
- [NTSB CEN14FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA140.md): Hillam Scott L Rans S 10 · Shepherd, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2014 · N3000V · Destroyed
  > The noncertificated pilot’s improper decision to attempt aerobatic maneuvers that exceeded the airplane’s design limitations, which resulted in the subsequent in-flight breakup of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of aerobatic…
- [NTSB CEN12FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA249.md): Heiser Robert C JR Pulsar XP · San Angelo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2012 · N912RV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a blocked fuel vent line.
- [NTSB CEN10CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA294.md): Holden Frank Joseph Rans S6ES · Waxahachie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N9870V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during takeoff, resulting in a stall/msuh.
- [NTSB CEN10CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA249.md): Quicksilver GT-500 · Big Lake, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2010 · N5502D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control when the airplane unexpectedly encountered a downdraft shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA041.md): Wicks Air Center Hornet · Bonham, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2009 · N651WA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control shortly after takeoff due to spatial disorientation in fog and/or low-level clouds.
- [NTSB CEN09LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA312.md): Northwing Design Apache Sport · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2009 · N600GB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 FTW02LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA057.md): Schleicher ASW-24E · El Paso, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2001 · N134EK · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain minimum airspeed for flight, resulting in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the failure of the tow rope.
- [NTSB FTW01LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA169.md): Clark CGS Hawk · Bullard, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2001 · N6323Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with power lines during low level maneuvers.
- [NTSB FTW01LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA110.md): Perlick Avid Commuter · Crawford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2001 · N142LP · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power on takeoff initial climb due to fuel starvation as a result of an air blocked fuel line. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA056.md): Neely B D Kit Fox 4 · Cedar Park, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2001 · N704KF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW00LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA165.md): Hard Capella XLS · Taylor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2000 · N427LM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of the accident aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW00LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA117.md): Johnson Zodiac CH-601-HDS · Orange, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2000 · N601GJ · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW99LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA173.md): Libersat Kolb Mark 3 · Vidor, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1999 · N106RL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB FTW98LA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA419.md): Hundere Kitfox II · Somerset, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N8114H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall. Factors were the wind sock that was displaying inaccurate information, the gusty wind condition, and the pilot's lack of experience in the tailwheel equipped airplane.
- [NTSB FTW98LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA355.md): Crane Quicksilver Sport 2 · Glenn Heights, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1998 · N4562G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as the result of the owner/pilot's failure to install and adjust the proper carburetor jets. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA328.md): Fingerhut Revolution Mini 500 · Huffman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1997 · N570F · Substantial damage
  > The disengagement of the helicopter's collective control tube due to improper installation by the builder. Factors were the lack of sufficient information provided by the kit manufacturer and the pilot's inability to cushion the landing.
- [NTSB FTW97FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA274.md): Hillam Rans S-9 · Mckinney, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N1678N · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB FTW96LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA015.md): Adams Kitfox · Seminole, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1995 · N287WA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive braking.
- [NTSB FTW95LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA364.md): Isaacson Kolb Twin Star MK II · Mansfield, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1995 · N141KE · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undertermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of flying experience.
- [NTSB FTW95LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA285.md): Meyer Pulsar XP · Spring Branch, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1995 · N912XP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector and his failure to maintain airspeed. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention to the power loss.
- [NTSB FTW94LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA277.md): Hodges P-51-51 · Beaumont, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1994 · N2073S · Substantial damage
  > The improper adjustment of the propeller system pitch.
- [NTSB FTW93LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA233.md): Aero Falcon Intl. Knight Falcon · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1993 · N502AF · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the autopilot which resulted in an improper flight control condition. A factor was the pilot's inability to regain control.
- [NTSB FTW93FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA138.md): Snobird 532 · Early, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1993 · N6147N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent porpoise. A factor was the improperly adjusted trim spring
- [NTSB FTW93LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA136.md): Tuttle Star Lite · Conroe, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1993 · N319JR · Destroyed
  > A power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing
- [NTSB FTW93LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA078.md): Rans S-7 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1993 · N4312C · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained by pilot. Turbulence due to strong, gusty winds was a factor
- [NTSB DEN93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA003.md): O'Connor SNO-BIRD XL · Bryan, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1992 · N532SB · Substantial damage
  > Delamination of the rudder leading edge and subsequent jamming of the rudder.
- [NTSB FTW90DRA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRA07.md): Bensen B-8M · Hearne, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 21, 1990 · N130MP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control in flight due to excessive control inputs and his abrupt attempts to recover control of the aircraft prior to impact.
- [NTSB FTW83FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA288.md): Rotec Rally III · Seven Points, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1983 · N148RE · Destroyed
  > Reportedly, the plt had previously flown in a Rotec ralley iii ultralight, but handled the controls for only a few minutes. After assembling this ultralight, N148RE, from a kit, he made the necessary ground checks & preflt inspection, then took off on the 1st…

## 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" = 'TX' 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=TX

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