# NTSB investigations: Rotax 912ULS series, 2021

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 ERA22LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA093.md): Tecnam P92 · Apopka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 26, 2021 · N19AA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a hangar.
- [NTSB WPR22LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA042.md): Phoenix Air U-15 Phoenix · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 18, 2021 · N44DY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain distance with an airport sign while taxiing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA031.md): Vans RV-12 · Folkston, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 26, 2021 · N525AT · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with a utility pole.
- [NTSB ERA22LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA011.md): Flight Design Ctls · Greenville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 10, 2021 · N121YT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power resulting from the in-flight disconnection of oil hoses from the oil thermostat.
- [NTSB WPR22LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA002.md): Zenith CH750 · Oregon City, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2021 · N99HX · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN21LA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA399.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Echo Classic · Cotton Port, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 2, 2021 · N303TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeding the airplane’s critical angle of attack, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control during go-around after a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA21LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA338.md): Schmitt Just Acft Highlander · Crittenden, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 24, 2021 · N101KL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR21LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA317.md): Czech Sport Piper Sport · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 12, 2021 · N643JK · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare.
- [NTSB ERA21LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA325.md): Silverlight Delta JET-II · Mulberry, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2021 · N314SL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR21LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA252.md): SilverLight AR-1 · Lakeside, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 29, 2021 · N159WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate decision to continue the takeoff after sufficient airspeed was not attained and his failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering to avoid obstructions, which resulted in a collision with the ground.
- [NTSB CEN21LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA295.md): Flight Design Ctls · Ray, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2021 · N920SS · Minor damage
  > The flight instructor’s improper decision to direct the student pilot to exit the airplane with the engine running, which resulted in serious injury when the student walked into the propeller arc.
- [NTSB ERA21LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA256.md): Ware Jerry L Aventura II · DeLand, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2021 · N966W · Substantial damage
  > A landing gear collapse after the airplane struck a hole during an off-runway precautionary landing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA241.md): Pipistrel Alpha Trainer · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2021 · N119JP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the throttle control cable, which resulted in the loss of control of the dual carburetor system. The cable failure was a result of improper soldering at the throttle cable input terminal on the splitter…
- [NTSB ERA21FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA225.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Winterville, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 22, 2021 · N708JM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA21LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA228.md): Robert Trembly JA20 Highlander · Central City, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 20, 2021 · N743BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly secure the left wing fuel cap before flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN21LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA222.md): Flight Design Ctls · Racine, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 18, 2021 · N521CT · Destroyed
  > The fatigue failure of the carburetor throttle control cable, which resulted in a partial loss of engine control.
- [NTSB WPR21LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA187.md): Remos Acft Gmbh Flugzeugbau Remos GX · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2021 · N104GX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty wind conditions which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA200.md): Aeropro CZ S R O A240 · Richmond, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 25, 2021 · N417R · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN21LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA181.md): Evolution Revolt · Seminole, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 6, 2021 · N565PK · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of trike control while maneuvering at low altitude in gusting wind conditions, resulting in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA146.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 Sierra · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 28, 2021 · N656DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA21LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA145.md): George Matthew Wagoner Zenith 601 HD · Englewood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 27, 2021 · N2614 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing. The rough terrain of the runway also contributed to the outcome.

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2021
  AND 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&year=2021

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