# NTSB investigations: Rotax SEE BOMBADIER, FL

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 ERA25LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA335.md): Lafferty Jack SEA REY · Bell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 6, 2025 · N2469J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to raise the landing gear before landing on the water.
- [NTSB ERA24LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA272.md): Adams Walter R Searey · Sopchoppy, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2024 · N425UW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in abnormal contact with the water during landing.
- [NTSB ERA21LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA103.md): TL Ultralight Sro Stingsport · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 15, 2021 · N404N · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance and inspection of the fuel system, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot's mismanagement of the emergency approach and landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA20CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA257.md): Kade Aventura II · Astor, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2020 · N86KD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the amphibious airplane’s landing gear prior to the water landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA20CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA081.md): Pereyra Aventura · East Palatka, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2020 · N366RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly configure the amphibious airplane for a water landing, which resulted in it flipping over.
- [NTSB ANC18LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA021.md): Foxfly Foxdominator · Indiantown, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 25, 2018 · N412MF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to attempt to take off in the gyroplane in strong gusting crosswind conditions, with insufficient distance to safely abort, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a ditch and road embankment.
- [NTSB ERA15CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA010.md): Toerner Bob SEA REY · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2014 · N345BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear after takeoff, which resulted in the landing gear contacting the water while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA13LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA199.md): Maxfly Inc/Mckay WM Searey · Polk City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2013 · N914WM · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of incorrect attachment hardware by maintenance personnel during an undocumented repair, which resulted in an in-flight structural failure and subsequent loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the covering of the…
- [NTSB ERA12FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA052.md): Interplane S R O Skyboy · Miami, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2011 · N58784 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while flying at low speed, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall, spin, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the outcome of the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane…
- [NTSB ERA11LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA228.md): Hrosik Gene Aventura II · Crescent City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2011 · N5842 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climb after takeoff, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA09FA524](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA524.md): Curtis John P SEA REY · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2009 · N563JL · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering during a simulated engine failure, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB ERA09LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA079.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2008 · N370CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a rejected takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a gust of wind.
- [NTSB LAX08LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA130.md): Greco Drifter 912 · Homestead, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2008 · N5318F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a turn to the final approach leg of the traffic pattern, resulting in an accelerated stall.
- [NTSB MIA08CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA088.md): William E. Furr SeaRey · Winter Springs, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2008 · N815Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC08FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA158.md): Chech Aircraft Works Spol Sro CH 601 XL RTF · Polk City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2008 · N357DT · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight failure of the left wing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA07CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA078.md): Robert J. Goodyear Hummel Bird · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2007 · N555X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around.
- [NTSB MIA07CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA027.md): Richard F. Sheldon Aventura II · Palm Beach Gard, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 15, 2006 · N554FS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure maintain the proper airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB MIA06LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA078.md): Czech Aircraft Works Parrot · Palm City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2006 · N595PP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to abort the takeoff after recognizing the engine was not developing full power during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor in the accident was the bending of the throttle cables which prevented full movement of the…
- [NTSB MIA06CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA129.md): Tharp S Richard Challenger II · Apopka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2006 · N128RT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate selection of a landing area which resulted in one of the seaplane's floats impacting a submerged stump.
- [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.

## 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" = 'FL' 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 ('55555'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=55555&state=FL

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