# 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 WPR10LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA353.md): Topdog Ultralights TOP DOG 582 · Eagle Point, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2010 · N82047 · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the left wingtip.
- [NTSB CEN10CA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA423.md): Airborne Outback · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2010 · N5507R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper flare at touchdown.
- [NTSB CEN10CA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA344.md): Air Creation GTE · Neenah, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2010 · N5609N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN10LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA339.md): Airborne Windsport Edge · Ft. Lupton, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2010 · N55857 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot intentionally performed prohibited aerobatic maneuvers that damaged the carriage wing attachment hang point and collapsed the wing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA274.md): Smithwick/Treidel Tukan · Prairie, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2010 · N7513W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the weight-shift-controlled airplane during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA160.md): Ultralight America Spitfire II Modelctv · Cameron, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2010 · N6524R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while maneuvering during a forced landing after a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR10LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA032.md): Powrachute PC 2000 · Leadore, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2009 · N4036U · Substantial damage
  > The stuck throttle cable and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA084.md): Golden Circle Tierra I · Jensen, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2009 · N440KC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA580](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA580.md): Alliant XLT-582 · Genesee, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2009 · N3284A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from the trees during takeoff into gusting winds.
- [NTSB WPR09LA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA426.md): Six-Chuter American Spirit · Brownsville, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2009 · N9184F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines.
- [NTSB CEN09LA555](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA555.md): Destiny Powered Parachutes Destiny 2000 · Arcanum, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2009 · N5604B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of pilot to maintain an adequate visual lookout in order to avoid the collision with an aircraft on final approach to land.
- [NTSB CEN09CA528](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA528.md): Morse, Frank L. Kitfox · Crawford, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2009 · N39FM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into a severe downdraft at low altitude after encountering tailwind over the area.
- [NTSB ERA09LA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA452.md): Maxair Drifter · Bumpass, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2009 · N160HA · Substantial damage
  > The accelerated stall induced by the pilot in a steep turn to avoid obstacles during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s chosen takeoff path and the density altitude.
- [NTSB ERA09CA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA442.md): Rans S12 · Quitman, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2009 · N43377 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance on final approach.
- [NTSB CEN09CA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA412.md): Quicksilver Mxii Sport · Longmont, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2009 · N2910P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA371.md): Buckeye Dream Mach · Marian, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2009 · N2526J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the utility pole and power lines.
- [NTSB CEN09CA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA366.md): Sabre 2PL · Harrison, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2009 · N2811P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA328.md): Trick Trikes Storm Thunder · Raleigh, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2009 · N2598E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control on approach for landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA299.md): Northwing Apache Sport · Franklinton, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2009 · N61740 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience in the weight-shift trike.
- [NTSB WPR09CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA186.md): Air Creation Clipper 58 · Anacortes, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2009 · N5138J · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the passenger's inadvertent movement of the engine throttle control.
- [NTSB WPR09CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA088.md): Quicksilver Sport 2S R582 · Ventura, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 17, 2009 · N6976C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water.
- [NTSB WPR09CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA020.md): Royse David Avid C Aerobat · Hollister, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2008 · N967DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain airplane control during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident were the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA025.md): Holmes William E Predator · Branson, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2008 · N868S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the wing's failure to open all cells for undetermined reasons and the trees near the runway.
- [NTSB ERA09CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA003.md): Buckeye Dream Machine · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2008 · N75331 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper decision to continue the takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA08CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA150.md): Buckeye Breeze · New Market, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2008 · N3511N · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to consider the aircraft's performance for the takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI08CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA204.md): Indy T-Bird II · Independence, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2008 · N95172 · Substantial damage
  > The takeoff airspeed not attained and the aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot. An additional cause was the lack of familiarity with the airplane by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA08LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA162.md): Sport Flight Talon XP · Inverness, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2008 · N1856P · Substantial damage
  > The lower rod bearing failed due to corrosion.
- [NTSB DEN08LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA108.md): Mercer Avid Flyer Mk IV · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2008 · N6880L · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine cooling system's thermostat, causing the engine to overheat and seize. Contributing to the accident was the fence.
- [NTSB DEN08LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA113.md): Southern Powered Parachutes Condor · Brookfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2008 · N3150U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity and experience in the accident aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA08CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA154.md): Uetz, Walter Spitfire II · Kamiah, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2008 · N7530L · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure maintain the proper descent rate during the last part of his approach to a forced landing in an open hayfield.
- [NTSB CEN09CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA108.md): Powrachute Pegasus · Sunrise Beach, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2008 · N9037V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from a powerline while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the powerline.
- [NTSB CHI08CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA149.md): Mischanko Buckeye Breeze · Walkerton, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2008 · N623EM · Minor damage
  > The directional control of the parachute not obtained/maintained by the pilot during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor was separation of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB DFW08CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA150.md): Cortesy, John E Airborne Edge-X · San Juan Pueblo, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2008 · N8072S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI08LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA125.md): Rans S-12 XL · Pelion, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2008 · N9148Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the improper actions of the instructor pilot and the low experience level of the instructor pilot in this make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB DFW08LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA105.md): Blevens Gary Vortex · Berclair, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2008 · N94470 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA147.md): Rans S12XL · Wauchula, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2008 · N166LS · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the fuel line, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB MIA08CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA055.md): William P. Crowell Genesis · Warm Springs, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2008 · N3449 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during final approach.
- [NTSB CHI08CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA072.md): Avid MK-IV · Boswell, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 27, 2008 · N610K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition which resulted in a loss of directional control during a bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the improper flare, the crosswind, and the trees which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB LAX08LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA050.md): Air Creation Clipper · Green Valley, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2008 · N614LF · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control and an uncontrolled descent into terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA013.md): Poser DM 582 Buckeye · Hurricane, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2007 · N785CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB DEN07LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA145.md): Adams Airborne Australia O · Taos, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2007 · N7068U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional low altitude flight in a confined area and an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors in this accident were the blind/box canyon and the aircraft's low airspeed.
- [NTSB MIA07CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA044.md): Airborne Windsports Classic · Sebring, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2007 · N757LW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay on the runway prior to takeoff that resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence from a landing jet that had to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB LAX98LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA173.md): John H. Korb Jr. Kitfox III · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N38JK · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right landing gear shock cord because of ultraviolet deterioration in an area of abraded outer fabric, that resulted in a loss of directional control on landing and subsequent ground collision. Factors were the owner/builder's failure to…

## 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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