# NTSB investigations: Bombardier ROTAX (ALL), 1992

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 CHI93DET01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DET01.md): Carlson Sparrow II · Lafontaine, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 21, 1992 · N6648Y · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to a blocked fuel line which was caused by improper gasket sealing compound.
- [NTSB MIA93LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA040.md): Cuevas, Orlando S. Quicksilver MXL 2 · Guayama, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1992 · N4305C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control while making a go around following a bounced landing resulting in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB DEN93LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA007.md): Marcy Kitfox IV · Longmont, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1992 · N130T · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall. A factor was: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [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 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 CHI92DCA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCA05.md): Rettberg Rans S-7 · Charleston, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 18, 1992 · N199KR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's poor weather evaluation which resulted in a takeoff into adverse weather conditions and a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB SEA92LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA198.md): Slade H. Holmes SOL Kitfox II · Baker, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1992 · N7057Y · Substantial damage
  > The engine seized and the airplane encountered unsuitable terrain during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI92DEP05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEP05.md): Reif Avid Flyer · Shiocton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 2, 1992 · N4220X · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to obtain a proper climb rate, and his lack of total expereince in the type of airplane.
- [NTSB DEN92LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA079.md): Robert D. Waldron Kitfox III · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1992 · N1060U · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control which resulted in dragging a wing tip during flare for landing which ended with a ground loop. A factor was: a tail wind.
- [NTSB MIA92LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA155.md): Dewitt, Richard A. Kitfox · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1992 · N70629 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine due to fuel contamination resulting in a forced landing in a grove at which time the aircraft struck trees.
- [NTSB LAX92LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA314.md): James Schwarzman Avid Flyer Heavy · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N771AF · Destroyed
  > Fuel starvation due to the aircraft builder locating the fuel filter in an improper location during the construction of the airplane's fuel system.
- [NTSB BFO92LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA112.md): James Snyder Challenger II · Burlington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1992 · N602CH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [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 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 SEA92LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA143.md): Borgaes Avid Flyer "C" · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1992 · N1572T · Substantial damage
  > Power loss for undetermined reasons and nose gear separation due to overload. A factor contributing to the accident was: terrain condition - dirt bank.
- [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 CHI92DCG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCG04.md): Dennis L. Fetters Mini 500 · Missouri City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N500ZZ · Substantial damage
  > An improper connecting rod assembly resulting in mechanical binding between the rod and the engine crankshaft.
- [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 CHI92DCD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD06.md): Ronnie Baker BEE 2 · Lake Mills, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 31, 1992 · N5141B · Substantial damage
  > Excessive taxispeed and inadvertent liftoff at an airspeed below stalling speed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB CHI92DCD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD05.md): Rutter 532 Commander · Washburn, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 31, 1992 · N211CL · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the gryocopter during initial climb.
- [NTSB SEA92LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA096.md): Robert Griffiths Kitfox MOD II · Burlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1992 · N7183H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's overconfidence in his ability, and his overconfidence in the ability of the aircraft. Factors include high/gusty winds, and a fence near the runway.
- [NTSB ATL92LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA098.md): Avid Flyer Heavy Hauler · Wendell, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1992 · N613AB · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the forward spark plug by the owner/pilot, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI92DCQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCQ02.md): Larry E. Medlin Challenger II SPEC. · Maize, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 27, 1992 · N4268R · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed while turning from base leg to final approach. Factors in the accident are the pilot's lack of total and recent aviation experience.
- [NTSB ANC92LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA048.md): Gerald G. Holland Challenger II · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1992 · N30781 · Substantial damage
  > Excessive taxispeed and directional control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: lack of familiarization with aircraft and inadequate airspeed.
- [NTSB ATL92LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA064.md): Kolb Mark III · Titus, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1992 · N101AB · Substantial damage
  > The manufacturer's failure to install the main fuel line properly which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG01.md): Wind Ryder · Little Rock, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 8, 1992 · N123ZT · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB ANC92LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA036.md): Richard C. Ballow Kitfox 1 · Valdez, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1992 · N5154U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the airplane's brakes. Factors which contributed to the accident were the icy runway condition and the pilot's lack of total experience with this type of operation.

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1992
  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&year=1992

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