# 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 ERA12CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA173.md): Aeropro CZ Eurofox LSA · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2012 · N701CF · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action to prevent the airplane from hitting the hangar door. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's misuse of the airplane's throttle, and his incorrect use of the wheel brakes.
- [NTSB ERA12CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA167.md): Remos G-3/600 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2012 · N133LS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR12LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA074.md): Czech Sportplanes Sro Dynamic WT9 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2012 · N247DY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not shut down the engine upon recognizing a brake malfunction. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's brake malfunction for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA12LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA131.md): Haney John F B Seastar XP · Willimantic, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2012 · N667JH · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an installed manufacturer-recommended carburetor heat system.
- [NTSB WPR12CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA014.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2011 · N999VS · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent opening of the airplane’s canopy during takeoff, which distracted the pilot and resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to comply with the manufacturer's recommended…
- [NTSB CEN12LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA013.md): Wilhelm Calidus · Thompsonville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2011 · N455BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot 's inability to maintain control of the gyrocraft during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11CA478](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA478.md): Fpna A-22 Valor · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2011 · N730FP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper flare.
- [NTSB CEN11FA645](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA645.md): Remos Aircraft Gmbh Flugzeugba GX · Noblesville, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2011 · N107GX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing was the pilot's decision to maneuver at an altitude below that required for congested areas, which did not afford an adequate margin for stall recovery.
- [NTSB WPR11CA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA445.md): Aero SP Z O O AT-4 LSA · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2011 · N334RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain control during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB WPR11FA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA428.md): Veatch Kitfox · Caldwell, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2011 · N624JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to prevent a low-altitude stall and spin following a complete loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11LA601](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA601.md): Van's RV-12 · Windom, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2011 · N73712 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control after liftoff due to his distraction with the unsecured canopy, which he did not lock before takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11CA590](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA590.md): Rans Designs S-7LS · Joplin, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2011 · N544RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA387.md): P&M GT450 · Teton Village, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2011 · N988AZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall mush to ground impact.
- [NTSB ERA11LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA427.md): TL Ultralight Sro Sting S3 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2011 · N2442 · Substantial damage
  > The inability of the pilot-in-command (PIC) to recover from an inadvertent spin following a stall demonstration for reasons that could not be determined because aircraft and engine examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded recovery…
- [NTSB CEN11CA519](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA519.md): Aero SP Z O O AT-4 LSA · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2011 · N1277K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper approach speed and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA322.md): Dova Aircraft Sro DV-1 Skylark · Placerville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2011 · N3503C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN11CA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA453.md): Powrachute Airwolf 912 · Oconto, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2011 · N734MP · Substantial damage
  > The powered parachute pilot's decision to execute an in-flight full-flare which resulted in exceeding the angle of attack capabilities of the parachute wing, and subsequent inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ERA11CA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA329.md): Remos Remos G-3/600 · Apoka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2011 · N13GX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a hangar.
- [NTSB ERA11CA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA319.md): Aero AT SP Zoo AT-4 LSA · Concord, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2011 · N709PR · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of aircraft control during a go-around maneuver following a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR11FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA225.md): P&M Pegasus Quik 912S · Hanalei, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2011 · N705PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued operation of the aircraft with deteriorated wing fabric and his aggressive maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in the right wing fabric’s failure during flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loading of the aircraft…
- [NTSB WPR11LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA223.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Arlington, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2011 · N282SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during the takeoff climb, which resulted in a stall at low altitude and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impaired performance from over-the-counter medications.
- [NTSB ERA11LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA292.md): Flight Design Ctls · Troy, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2011 · N78BZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ failure to ensure that the airplane had enough fuel to complete the planned flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR11CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA219.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2011 · N636EV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA11FA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA287.md): Czech Sport Piper Sport · Spring Hill, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 2011 · N420PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent application of control inputs that resulted in rapid, right-rolling, negative g-forces during night cruise flight and his subsequent ejection from the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly at night in…
- [NTSB ERA11CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA304.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 Sierra · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2011 · N619LM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing, and the flight instructor's lack of remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN11FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA310.md): Jurmu Stol CH701 · Pulaski, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2011 · N701MJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB ERA11CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA254.md): Flight Design Ctls · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2011 · N178CT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA237.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2011 · N141AG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA193.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2011 · N470Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate flare and the certified flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA178.md): Iniziative Industriali Italian SKY Arrow 600 Sport · Ridgely, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2011 · N435SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for crosswind conditions and loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and nose over.
- [NTSB CEN11CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA154.md): Powerchute Airwolf 912ULS · Alexandria, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2011 · N4306P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees during an initial climb following an aborted landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA119.md): Czech Sportplanes Sro Dynamic · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2011 · N595DY · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent opening of the airplane canopy during the landing approach in a downdraft, which resulted in a rapid descent and hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA081.md): Apollo AS-III · Poipu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2010 · N157AP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's lack of compliance with manufacturer's guidance for care and handling of the aircraft combined with incomplete preflight inspections, which resulted in an undetected material failure of the nose cone.
- [NTSB CEN11LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA102.md): Flight Design Ctls · Willard, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2010 · N30LK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigue failure of a cylinder exhaust spring.
- [NTSB WPR11CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA057.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2010 · N459CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing.
- [NTSB CEN10LA571](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA571.md): Ca Tecnam P2004 Bravo · Mason, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2010 · N508LM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing to a bean field.
- [NTSB CEN10LA526](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA526.md): Thompson Kolb Twinstar Mark · Elkhart, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2010 · N408K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach.
- [NTSB WPR10FA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA435.md): Remos Remos G-3/600 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2010 · N268RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA10CA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA413.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2010 · N927LA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10LA470](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA470.md): Aero SP Z O O AT-4 LSA · Delaware, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2010 · N8549S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN10CA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA415.md): Skykits Savannah VGW · Bison, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2010 · N391EU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after encountering a gust of wind while taking off with a crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR10LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA316.md): McGlashan T-51 Mustang · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2010 · N751RM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during approach due to thermal damage to the engine's electronic ignition module. Contributing to the accident was the builder’s placement of the ignition module near the engine’s exhaust.
- [NTSB CEN10CA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA326.md): Remos G3/600 · Trinidad, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2010 · N134LS · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA276.md): Czech Aircraft Works Sportcruiser · San Diego, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2010 · N334BB · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent opening of the aircraft canopy during the takeoff climb, which distracted the pilot and resulted in his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was a lack of guidance in the manufacturer's pilot operating handbook…
- [NTSB CEN10FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA278.md): Evektor Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Richmond, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N121EV · Substantial damage
  > The opening of the cockpit canopy in-flight due to improper latching, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN10CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA239.md): Remos G-3/600 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2010 · N265RA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of control and the instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR10CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA224.md): Evolution Trikes Revo · Eleele, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2010 · N98EV · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper decision to continue the flight after the low fuel warning. Contributing to the accident was the typographical error in the flight manual concerning the unusable fuel quantity.
- [NTSB ERA10LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA221.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Millbrook, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2010 · N417VR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after takeoff while he was distracted by trying to hold shut the unlocked cockpit canopy. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to lock the canopy prior to takeoff, and the inadequate guidance in…
- [NTSB ERA10CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA217.md): Mason Aventura II · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2010 · N332JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind gust during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA10LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA199.md): Ratcliffe John A Kolb MARK3X · Charleston, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2010 · N3181L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.

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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=8

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