# NTSB investigations: Rotax 582SER

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 CEN14LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA346.md): Buckeye Dream Machine · Ansley, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2014 · N4394V · No damage
  > The powered parachute's reduced takeoff performance in tailwind conditions for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact anomalies that would have precluded normal…
- [NTSB WPR14CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA255.md): Cosmos Phase II Phase II 582 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N234BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to monitor the environment and to maintain sufficient altitude to clear power lines during low altitude flight.
- [NTSB ERA14LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA302.md): Bailey Robert Moyes Dragonfly · Melfa, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2014 · N286A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain roll control during the initial takeoff and his decision to take off with only partial power applied.
- [NTSB ERA14LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA164.md): Farace Thomas Scott Kitfox II · Vicksburg, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2014 · N438TT · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s low-level encounter with a downdraft that maximum engine power could not overcome.
- [NTSB WPR14LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA119.md): Sabrena Dragonfly · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2014 · N7745C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and subsequently experiencing an aerodynamic stall and spin at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN14LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA054.md): Quicksilver Mxii Sport · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2013 · N2910P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a crankshaft failure, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA14LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA035.md): Airborne Edge Executive · Eustis, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2013 · N927H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stalling of the wing following a total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR13LA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA398.md): Strong Dream Machine · Bieber, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2013 · N9032Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain aircraft control during takeoff after several suspension lines became entangled in, and were subsequently severed by, the propeller blades.
- [NTSB ERA13CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA130.md): Dratbe Shmiel Amir Classic Edge X · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2013 · N662DA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to fly at low altitude surrounded by tree, wire, and water hazards, and his failure to maintain clearance from those obstacles.
- [NTSB WPR13FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA074.md): Charland Vortex · Wellton, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2012 · N618TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB CEN13LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA055.md): Central Ohio Dragonfly Club DRAGONFLY-C · Darbyville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2012 · N667DF · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a cold-seizure event that occurred at a low altitude, which precluded the pilot's recovery from an inadvertent aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB ERA13CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA009.md): Powrachute Pegasus · Cumming, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2012 · N580PG · Substantial damage
  > The operation of the powered parachute by a non-certificated pilot, and his failure to maintain directional control during the initial climb, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA12CA587](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA587.md): Buckeye 582 Dream Machine · North Huntingdon, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2012 · N7508D · Substantial damage
  > The operation of a powered parachute by a noncertificated pilot. Contributing to the accident was the noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the climb following an aborted landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA678](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA678.md): Infinity 2003 · Merrill, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2012 · N70319 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a takeoff from midfield, resulting in a collision with trees at the departure end of the field.
- [NTSB WPR12LA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA437.md): Mccleery Rans S6ES · Elverta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2012 · N623LB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb due to a failed piston ring.
- [NTSB ERA12CA548](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA548.md): Handy James L Buckeye Dream Mach · West Caln, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2012 · N4258M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the wind during the initial climb, which resulted in collision with a tree and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN12CA631](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA631.md): Powrachute Pegasus · Luling, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2012 · N554E · Substantial damage
  > Collision with a powerline resulting from the pilot's not maintaining adequate clearance while on a day VFR approach to land.
- [NTSB CEN12LA577](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA577.md): Jones Kitfox III · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2012 · N942EJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper installation of a spark plug, which led to a partial loss of engine power after takeoff and the resultant forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA565](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA565.md): Kolb MK-3 · Onondaga, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2012 · N520SK · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in landing on a runway of inadequate length and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA12LA509](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA509.md): Destiny XLT 2000 · Grayson, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2012 · N103ME · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR12LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA329.md): Interplane Skyboy EX · Sandy, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2012 · N582YB · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a carburetor heat system installed on the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA12CA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA485.md): Bayliss Milton A III X-AIR · Houlton, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2012 · N8076E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA12CA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA462.md): Infinity Infinity 2003 · Wilmore, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2012 · N5627G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of lift on initial climb for unreported reasons, which resulted in a collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB ERA12CA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA389.md): Buckeye Breeze · Lower Burrell, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2012 · N786DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the powered parachute, which resulted in a collision with trees during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight training.
- [NTSB WPR12LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA182.md): Mays Kitfox Lite 2 · Cedarville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2012 · N32122 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to air in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s incorrect maintenance that did not properly secure the fuel lines.
- [NTSB WPR12LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA152.md): Nelson Rans S-12 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2012 · N586BN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR12LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA126.md): Quicksilver MX Sprint II · Willits, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2012 · N702U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot did not maintain an adequate approach/glide path and altitude, which resulted in a runway undershoot and subsequent collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of flight experience.
- [NTSB CEN12CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA131.md): Infinity Power Parachutes Classic 2002 · Alanson, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 11, 2012 · N3902V · Substantial damage
  > The powered parachute’s encounter with a downdraft/windshear during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of lift.
- [NTSB CEN12CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA119.md): Quicksilver MXL II · Loreauville, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2011 · N61202 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA12CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA054.md): Aeros Trike · Amherst, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2011 · N6111F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate aircraft control and improper airspeed while maneuvering to land, which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of the accident aircraft.
- [NTSB CEN12CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA035.md): Houts Avid Mark IV · Hibbing, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2011 · N43280 · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of a hose clamp, which resulted in an oil line rupture and subsequent loss of engine oil pressure.
- [NTSB ERA11LA496](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA496.md): Aero Adventure Zephyr II · Sylacauga, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2011 · N3577F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack during takeoff, which led to an in-flight loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB WPR11CA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA442.md): Air Creation Tanarg · Corvallis, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2011 · N5628K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle while taking off with a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN11LA506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA506.md): Gottschalk John R John 1 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N559RD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which led to the power required exceeding the power available and resulted in a loss of lift and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA324.md): M Squared Sprint 1000 · Heise, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2011 · N648MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane make and model.
- [NTSB CEN11CA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA445.md): Skytrails Lsa Predator · Coldspring, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2011 · N5358Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate consideration of obstructions on his flight path and inability to maintain altitude following an unexplained loss of lift.
- [NTSB CEN11LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA421.md): Ultralight America Spitfire II · Ranger, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2011 · N6524R · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the initial climb after a takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ERA11LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA301.md): Leigh S-6 Coyote II · New Kent, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2011 · N929RL · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA289.md): Rans S12 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2011 · N3581S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent application of full right rudder during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN11CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA242.md): Darrow Stephen A Aventura · Ferris, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2011 · N1317L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA133.md): Buckeye Breeze LX · Bullfrog, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2011 · N75752 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control while maneuvering to land at an off-airport site.
- [NTSB ERA11LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA056.md): Carlo Robert Quicksilver SPT 2S · Lajas, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2010 · N5593F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and entry into a spin.
- [NTSB CEN11CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA057.md): Six Chuter SR7 · Winnie, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2010 · N95087 · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the powered parachute's canopy on short final for undetermined reasons, resulting in a loss of lift.
- [NTSB ERA11LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA049.md): Airborne Classic · Stow, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2010 · N582YA · Substantial damage
  > The operator's inadequate engine maintenance, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to conduct a downwind takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10CA569](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA569.md): Central Ohio Dragonfly Clubllc DRAGONFLY-C · Orient, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2010 · N667DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to disconnect the tow bridal line prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA10CA470](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA470.md): North Wing Uum Sport X2 · Winterville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2010 · N374WZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing during an encounter with a wind gust.
- [NTSB ERA10LA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA431.md): Maxair MU 582 Drifter · Old Forge, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2010 · N582RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use the full length of the lake, which necessitated a steep turn to avoid obstacles during takeoff that resulted in an accelerated stall.
- [NTSB WPR10CA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA403.md): Air Creation Clipper 582S · Petaluma, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2010 · N468DW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare, resulting in a hard landing and nose over.
- [NTSB CEN10CA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA480.md): Buckeye Industries Dream Machine · Seymour, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2010 · N61638 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent encounter with turbulence which exceeded the performance capability of the powered parachute.
- [NTSB CEN10LA492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA492.md): Infinity Infinity · Little Rock, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2010 · N208FA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the control lanyard for undetermined reasons.

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## 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 ('55556'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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