# NTSB investigations: Rotax 912ULS series

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 CEN15LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA359.md): Aeros Aeros 2 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2015 · N5982V · Substantial damage
  > The ultralight airplane’s encounter with a downdraft in mountainous terrain, which resulted in a descent into trees.
- [NTSB CEN15LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA355.md): World Spirit · Granbury, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2015 · N65XT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use the fuel boost pump following the loss of engine power and the fuel system’s inadequate design, which did not allow for equalization of fuel between the fuel tanks and led to a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and…
- [NTSB ERA15CA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA295.md): Stol JA30 Superstol · West Union, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2015 · N556TW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power while maneuvering due to water contamination in the fuel.
- [NTSB GAA15CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA198.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Eufaula, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2015 · N804EV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain direction control during takeoff, and the pilot's failure to ensure that the canopy of the airplane was secured and locked prior to departure.
- [NTSB GAA15CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA176.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar SL · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2015 · N163PH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pitch control which resulted in a hard landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA151.md): Flight Design Ctls · Andover, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2015 · N799CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management and preflight planning, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing in a field where the airplane nosed over.
- [NTSB ERA15FA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA245.md): Czech Sport Piper Sport · Holly Ridge, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2015 · N35EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after the cockpit canopy opened during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to securely lock the canopy before takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA15CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA159.md): Vans RV-12 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2015 · N242VA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to monitor the airplane's glide path during the final approach, which resulted in a low approach path and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA261.md): Brewer Sportcopter Votex M · Sikeston, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2015 · N229MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently reducing engine power to the idle position while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA15LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA230.md): Sea & Sky Inc DBA Krucker Acft Cygnet · Panama City Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2015 · N59AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA15LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15LA092.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2015 · N642JB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear (NLG) leg due to fatigue fractures, which resulted in the NLG collapsing during landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA053.md): Aero SP Z O O AT 4 LSA · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2015 · N344UA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to perform aerobatic maneuvers in an airplane not certified for aerobatic flight, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA211.md): Hoffman Zenith 701 · Trinidad, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2015 · N95MH · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. The reason for the…
- [NTSB GAA15CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA045.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Newport, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2015 · N684CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA15CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA188.md): P&M Pulsr · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2015 · N415PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a collision with the ground.
- [NTSB GAA15CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA024.md): David Shell Zenith CH701 · Fairfield, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2015 · N701VZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a precautionary off airport landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA014.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Eaglet · Cambridge, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2015 · N731HG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA15CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA016.md): Flight Design Ctls · Mount Vernon, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2015 · N566FD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR15CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA118.md): Christopher Jon Brown Stol CH750 · Palmdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 3, 2015 · N756AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control when he exceeded the airplane's critical angle of attack during climb out which resulted in a loss of airspeed and subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA15FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA141.md): Colyaer SL Freedom · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2015 · N787Z · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN15CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA160.md): Zenith Acft Stol CH 701 · Marion, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2015 · N511QC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering to land resulting in contact with a power line and the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA15CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA122.md): Evolution Revo · Bushnell, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 31, 2015 · N40EV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during approach in variable wind, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA15FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA102.md): Schmidt Albert D Aventura II · Sebring, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2015 · N511DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while maneuvering at low altitude, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN14CA499](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA499.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Newark, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2014 · N800NW · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot did not maintain proper airspeed during the simulated emergency landing and failed to relinquish control to the flight instructor when the flight instructor attempted to intervene, which resulted in the loss of control. Contributing was the…
- [NTSB WPR14CA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA364.md): Flight Design Ctls LSA · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2014 · N245LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN14CA470](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA470.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2014 · N821EV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while landing with a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot lack of experience flying in similar weather conditions.
- [NTSB CEN14LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA385.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2014 · N636EV · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined during postaccident examination.
- [NTSB ERA14LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA344.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2014 · N128LS · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA14LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA316.md): Czech Sport Piper Sport · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2014 · N957MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incomplete assessment of the risk presented by operating an airplane with an unresolved history of engine power losses; a partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to operation of the engine with an excessively rich fuel/air mixture; and the…
- [NTSB ERA14CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA298.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Milton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2014 · N476CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper approach path, and his delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway undershoot and collision with terrain prior to the runway.
- [NTSB WPR14LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA238.md): Skykits Savannah VGW · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2014 · N472WM · Substantial damage
  > The overload failure of the nosewheel fork retaining bolts during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA14CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA262.md): Evolution Trikes Revo · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2014 · N9912S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with water.
- [NTSB ERA14LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA257.md): P&M Quikr · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2014 · N428PM · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during engine startup, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow engine startup procedures and a sudden surge of engine power for…
- [NTSB ERA14CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA258.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Eaglet · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2014 · N115TE · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA14LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA219.md): Czech Sport Aircraft A S Sportcruiser · Advance, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2014 · N162US · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat during a descent with reduced engine power while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR14LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA177.md): Airplane Factory Ltd The Sling · Daggett, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2014 · N511NG · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ failure to maintain clearance from terrain while operating in dark night, visual meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilots’ failure to enable the aural terrain warning system.
- [NTSB WPR14CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA175.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Monterey, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2014 · N923LA · Substantial damage
  > The sport pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during taxi as a result of improperly manipulating the engine power.
- [NTSB ERA14CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA229.md): Gingras Michel Aventura II · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2014 · N543MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water while operating at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN14LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA226.md): Flight Design Ctls · Greenville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2014 · N106SF · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve due to excessive wear of the corresponding train tappet, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA14CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA203.md): Evolution Revo · Concord, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2014 · N2264X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control during a go around, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA207.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2014 · N298AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing.
- [NTSB ERA14CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA200.md): Kaldor Gregory N Zenith 701 · Eutaw Springs, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2014 · N851RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to execute a precautionary landing to unsuitable terrain following an inflight encounter with a wind gust, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA14LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA181.md): Vans RV-12 · Bayport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2014 · N409FM · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other, which resulted in a collision.
- [NTSB WPR14LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA141.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Porterville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2014 · N817EV · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN14CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA166.md): Skykits Savannah VGW · Hudson, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2014 · N508TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate monitoring of his glide path resulting in a collision with a berm prior to landing.
- [NTSB WPR14FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA135.md): Evolution Trikes Revo · Kekaha, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2014 · N98EV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's reconfiguration of the fuel venting system, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB CEN14TA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14TA116.md): Autogyro Mtosport · Spring, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jan 16, 2014 · N250TX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the gyroplane’s rotor control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA14LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA089.md): FK Lightplanes FK9 ELA SW · Canton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2014 · N611SP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an overly lean fuel-air mixture, which resulted from an incorrectly installed float chamber vent line and led to a subsequent off-airport landing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA033.md): Tecnam P92 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2013 · N137LM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA020.md): L Goldner Zenith 701 · Milford, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2013 · N67MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to execute a precautionary landing to unsuitable terrain.

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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 ('55572'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=55572&page=6

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