# NTSB investigations: Bombardier ROTAX (ALL), 1999

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 LAX00LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA059.md): Quest II Walsh Aventura II · Antioch, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1999 · N8180Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inattention to the fact that he had failed to retract the landing gear wheels prior to performing a water landing.
- [NTSB NYC00LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA034.md): Bates Kitfox · Westminster, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1999 · N993DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering.
- [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 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 NYC99LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA237.md): Pratt Dominator · Auburn, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N4449N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to execute a 0 airspeed pedal turn at 100 feet agl.
- [NTSB MIA99FA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA246.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA20-A1 · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1999 · N196DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist (turn Fuel Valve-On, and activate electric fuel boost pump) and the pilot's decision to continue flight with a known unairworthy condition (illumination of low fuel pressure warning light on takeoff roll) with…
- [NTSB SEA99LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA155.md): Schwarzler Kolb Mark 3 · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1999 · N8979 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while on approach.
- [NTSB NYC99LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA208.md): Klotz Kolb Mark III · Scott, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1999 · N6268A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall, after he experienced a loss of lift due to an improperly installed gap seal.
- [NTSB LAX99LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA264.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries Katana DA 20-A1 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1999 · N854DF · Substantial damage
  > The release of the aircraft's left canopy latch following takeoff resulting in the subsequent opening of the canopy in flight. The opened canopy resulted in a degradation of aircraft control and the subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL99LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA117.md): Quicksilver GT-500 · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1999 · N5503M · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with an object for an undetermined reasons. A factor was the stolen/unauthorized use of the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA99LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA223.md): Arnet Pereyra Aero Aventura II · Rockledge, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1999 · N303SQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain directional control during his attempted takeoff due to his exceeding the airplane's gross weight limit for takeoff and the resultant inflight collision with a building.
- [NTSB NYC99LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA176.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1999 · N404EC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane
- [NTSB CHI99LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA228.md): Mcmillan Zodiac CH 601 HD · Nauvoo, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1999 · N6781Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the airplane checklist to pin the canopy before departure, resulting in the opening of the canopy on take off and the subsequent aerodynamic stall and ground collision.
- [NTSB LAX99LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA246.md): Smith Avid Stol Hauler · S. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1999 · N790GS · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA99LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA099.md): Whithington Kitfox 1200 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1999 · N818HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles along his departure path. Factors include the pilot's incorrect positioning of the flaps prior to takeoff, and a transmission wire and trees along the aircraft's flight path.
- [NTSB SEA99LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA093.md): Modrow Avid Flyer · Poulsbo, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1999 · N700RM · Substantial damage
  > Engine seizing due to failure of main bearing assemblies. Factors include foreign material in the labyrinth sleeve, and a stall encountered while the pilot was attempting his emergency landing.
- [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 MIA99LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA183.md): South Mississippi Light Aircra Buccaneer II · Panacea, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1999 · N618BC · Substantial damage
  > The intentional continued operation of the airplane by the pilot-in-command with known deficiencies with the pitot system after takeoff, resulting in erroneous airspeed indications, and inadvertent stall by the pilot resulting in the uncontrolled descent into…
- [NTSB DEN99LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA089.md): Dehaan Challenger II · Douglas, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1999 · N22FE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft by not adequately correcting for torque/p-factor during initial climb following takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC99LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA112.md): Abrams Titan Tornado · Monroe, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1999 · N194PA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the magneto (mag) cylinder bearing resulting in a total loss of power and subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA99LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA149.md): R.O. and D.O Hewitt Kitfox IV-1200 · Kannapolis, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1999 · N314PG · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed and the inadvertent stall resulting in the uncontrolled descent with terrain. A factor in the accident was the impairment of the pilot by drugs (tetrahydrocannabinol).
- [NTSB CHI99LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA143.md): Narzinski Avid Flyer Mark IV · West Alton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1999 · N313N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the connecting rod bearing, and the rough/uneven terrain condition.
- [NTSB FTW99LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA125.md): Oakes J3 CUB · Greenbriar, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1999 · N105LM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to compensate for the gusty wind condition while maneuvering, which resulted in the inadvertent stall. A factor was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB CHI99LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA134.md): Dawe Arnet Pereyra AV II · Fremont, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1999 · N6123P · Destroyed
  > the seizure of the powerplant.
- [NTSB NYC99FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA096.md): Sellors Searey · Selby Beach, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1999 · N6115P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing sequence, which resulted in the airplane contacting the water in a nose low attitude.
- [NTSB FTW99LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA115.md): Davis/Cleaver Renegade 2 · Port Allen, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1999 · N2186B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN99LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA060.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Coyote, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1999 · N528SS · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's inadvertent flight into adverse weather, and his continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were his failure to obtain an updated recorded weather briefing, the existing weather conditions which included snow,…
- [NTSB MIA99LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA113.md): Dryer Fisher 404 · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1999 · N82435 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper in-flight planning/decision of an available forced landing area. This resulted in a subsequent in-flight collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power due to an inoperative generator coil.
- [NTSB LAX99LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA119.md): Gallob Rans S4 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1999 · N199AG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the existing crosswind condition and to maintain lateral control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN99LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA048.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Provo, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1999 · N4312A · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilot exercising poor judgment by ignoring proper procedures/directives, his intentional selection of the wrong runway for takeoff, and his failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Factors were his ostentatious display, the other airplane moving on…
- [NTSB DEN99LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA044.md): Parsons Kitfox II · Colorado Spgs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1999 · N740GP · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's encounter with a dust devil during landing.

## 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") = 1999
  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=1999

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