# NTSB investigations: Rotax SEE BOMBADIER

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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB NYC05CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA115.md): Wagner Kitfox II · Albion, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2005 · N16AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control after inadvertently taking off while conducting high-speed taxi runs. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA05CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA119.md): Adkins Ridge Runner II · Pocatello, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2005 · N825PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.
- [NTSB CHI05CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA141.md): Quicksilver Sport 2S · Maize, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2005 · N44242 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning that failed to ensure adequate takeoff performance, and his delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL05CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA093.md): Allegro 2000 · Leasburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2005 · N43536 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing, and the subsequent on ground collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC05LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA071.md): Brennan Flightstar · Middleboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2005 · N125KM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA05LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA067.md): Hoover Challenger II STD · La Grande, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2005 · N4018G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain clearance with terrain during cruise flight. Factors were the existing weather conditions that included low ceilings, snow, obscuration, and the mountainous, rising terrain.
- [NTSB DFW05LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA069.md): Nolen Lite Squared · Holdenville, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2005 · N222JN · Destroyed
  > Undetermined
- [NTSB NYC05LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA017.md): Labhart Kolb Twinstar Mk III · London, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2004 · N83NK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor was the lack of an installed fuel strainer.
- [NTSB CHI05CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA003.md): Sinclair Zenith 701 · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2004 · N701TD · Substantial damage
  > The manufacturer's inadequate design/production of the landing gear axle leading to its separation and the airplanes subsequent nose over during the landing roll.. A factor was the axle's separation from its spring.
- [NTSB IAD05LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA002.md): Bradley Renegade · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2004 · N210SQ · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the airplane's inability to climb over a stand of trees.
- [NTSB MIA05LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA001.md): Rotorway 162F · New Smyrna Beac, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2004 · N7059F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons, which resulted in the pilot entering autorotation and affecting a forced landing to the water.
- [NTSB CHI04LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA249.md): Johnson-Moore Zenith CH 701 · Galena, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2004 · N2077Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the tree that the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB LAX04LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA305.md): Gibbs Kitfox IV · Payson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2004 · N728KF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing factors to the accident were the turbulence and the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA04LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA130.md): Petsche Kitfox Kitfox 7 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2004 · N1078P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor contributing to the accident was a direct crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA04LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA103.md): D'Amico Kitfox Series 7 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2004 · N1852N · Substantial damage
  > The disconnection of the elevator pitch control assembly and the pitch rod during the takeoff as a result of an unsecured bolt.
- [NTSB DEN04CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA076.md): Wilford J. Tolman Kitfox 6 · Montrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2004 · N3079H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff initial climb. A contributing factor was the gusting left tailwind weather condition.
- [NTSB ATL04CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA115.md): Loehle Ent. 2/3 Earlybird Jenny · Grantham, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2004 · N112PE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA04LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA080.md): 2003 Nash Kitfox II · Broadview, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2004 · N308KF · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. Unsuitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL04LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA111.md): Riggs Skyraider 1 · Blounts Creek, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2004 · N321TR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A factor was loss of engine power and water in the fuel.
- [NTSB NYC03LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA210.md): Simoneau Kitfox Classic IV · Limington, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2003 · N10224 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of experience in make and model.
- [NTSB SEA03LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA186.md): Schmidt Zodiac 601 XL · Sumner, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2003 · N819GS · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power during the initial climb. Factors include the in-flight collision with trees during the uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB FTW03LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA196.md): Holmes Challenger II · Eldorado, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2003 · N20EJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during the takeoff/initial climb following the separation of the front cockpit throttle control cable resulting from inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB SEA03LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA168.md): Nolen Kitfox Lite Squared · Homedale, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2003 · N222JN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (Vs) just as the aircraft was becoming airborne during the takeoff roll. Factors include a gusty quartering tailwind, and the pilot's preflight decision…
- [NTSB CHI03LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA256.md): Nicoson Antares MA-33 · Palmyra, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2003 · N246AN · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot misjudging the descent rate during the forced landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the desired landing area. A factor to the accident was the fence.
- [NTSB NYC03LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA085.md): McCaa Minimax 1500R · Robbinsville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2003 · N20569 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of power for undertermined reason(s).
- [NTSB IAD03LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA030.md): Young Challenger II · Huntington, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2003 · N851MY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to switch off the ignition on approach and not attaining the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB CHI02LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA156.md): Hale Kitfox Model III · Fairmont, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N76WH · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to obtain adequate clearance from the tree line, as well as a failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. A contributing factor was the tree line.
- [NTSB IAD02LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA030.md): Korsch Classic IV · East Moriches, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2002 · N767PG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in aircraft type.
- [NTSB DEN01LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA153.md): Bradley Rans S-7 · Fruita, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2001 · N91642 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to both piston rings failing, and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin during the attempted forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA97LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA096.md): Hendrix Talon XP · Redmond, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1997 · N6291X · Substantial damage
  > incomplete installation (omission of the aft control stick and interlink tube) of the flight control system, resulting in failure of the combined (torque) elevator and aileron rod and a disconnection of the forward flight control stick from the ailerons and…
- [NTSB BFO95LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA005.md): S M A N Hydroplum Petrel · Center Village, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1994 · N1601Z · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a malfunction of the fuel pump.
- [NTSB ATL88DKG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DKG05.md): American Falcon XP · Palmetto, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 11, 1987 · N377AA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to properly flare the aircraft during a normal landing which resulted in a hard landing. The nose gear assembly failed from overload, and the pilot was not able to control the aircraft as it slid over the ground. The aircraft collided with a…

## 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('55555'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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