# NTSB investigations: Bombardier ROTAX (ALL), VA

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 ERA25LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA236.md): Sting Sport TL-2000 · Dunavant, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2025 · N878N · Substantial damage
  > The inflight failure of the propeller due to its exceedance of the manufacturer’s overhaul requirement.
- [NTSB ERA16FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA089.md): Caughran Terry Flightstar II · Wake, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2016 · N82652 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left wing in flight due to compression loading from wing loads combined with preexisting damage.
- [NTSB NYC06LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA024.md): Lo-N-Slo Airsports Maxair Drifter XP-50 · Cobbs Creek, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2005 · N41094 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the ignition system, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC02LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA139.md): Micket Avid Aerobat · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N11BV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a seized cylinder, and the pilot's improper decision to conduct the flight with a known deficiency to the engine.
- [NTSB NYC02LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA073.md): Annis Fisher FP-202 · Parksley, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2002 · N4348V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the soft wet runway.
- [NTSB NYC02LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA001.md): Clark T Bird II · Elberon, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2001 · N673KD · Substantial damage
  > A partial power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC01LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA220.md): Andre Mini Max 1500R · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2001 · N962JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the engine manufacturer's descent procedure, which resulted in a lean mixture condition and subsequent engine seizure.
- [NTSB NYC01LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA205.md): Rans S-7 · Sydnorsville, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2001 · N56RP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an engine over-temperature condition, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC00LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA266.md): Morrison RANS-12 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2000 · N91337 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate airspeed which resulted in the inadvertent stall. A factor related to the accident was the gusting wind condition.
- [NTSB NYC00LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA019.md): Parsons Rans S-12 · Gainesville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1999 · N70197 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC98LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA118.md): Morrison Rans S-12 · Gum Spring, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1998 · N91337 · Substantial damage
  > A loose/partially disconnected engine intake fuel line which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the pilot's delayed (late) flare prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB NYC97LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA116.md): Goodwin Rans S-4 · Cedar Bluff, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1997 · N495J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial takeoff climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A related factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB BFO96LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA006.md): Madsen/Rans Rans S12 Airaile · Cobbs Creek, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1995 · N43364 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC94LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA008.md): Featherston Titan Tornado · Mechanicsville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1993 · N7020J · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to correct the descent. Factors related to the accident were: the light conditions at dusk, impairment of the pilot from use of a medication (prescription drug), and possible lack of visual ques (pilot's visual perception).
- [NTSB BFO92LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA106.md): Haas Rans S-6 · Nokesville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1992 · N116LP · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning or decision by the pilot, and his failure to maintain clearance from obstructions after inadvertently becoming airborne. The high density altitude, high obstructions, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane were related factors.
- [NTSB BFO92LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA089.md): Madsen Rans S-12 · Saluda, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N43364 · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel, and an inadequate preflight by the pilot.
- [NTSB BFO87DID03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87DID03.md): Ham Wizard · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 30, 1987 · N39583 · Substantial damage
  > Drg flt, a portion of the exhaust stack broke off & struck the wooden prop. Aprx 1/3 of the prop separated & a severe vibration started. The plt shut down the eng & headed for an open field. Due to lack of altitude, he was barely able to clear nearby trees.…

## 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" = 'VA' 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=VA

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