NTSB investigations: Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)
23 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Bombardier ROTAX (ALL), where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1987 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
Where
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('09050')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 353))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('09050')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 353))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB CHI07CA116Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Warrenton, MOThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning which resulted in exhaustion of the fuel supply and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. A factor in the accident was inaccurate fuel quantity indication.NTSB NYC04LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBlack Kitfox · Mount Sterling, KYThe loss of engine power due to blockage of the fuel filters resulting in fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection.NTSB SEA03LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThompson Avid Flyer · Roche Harbor, WAA complete loss of power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reason(s).NTSB MIA03LA186Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportS. FL. Ultralights Capella Classic · Port Charlotte, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing resulting in the airplane cart wheeling and subsequent substantial damage.NTSB SEA03LA157Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-24E · Hood River, ORThe pilot's failure to refuel prior to the flight, resulting in fuel exhaustion during the initial climb, followed by the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. An inadvertent stall was a factor.NTSB LAX03LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPieterse Kitfox 2 · Corona, CAThe improper design and installation of the airplane's fuel system by the builder of the experimental airplane, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.NTSB CHI03LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYadon Starflight Stiletto · Peculiar, MOThe pilot's inadvertent shutdown of the engine. Contributing factors were unsuitable terrain and trees.NTSB CHI01LA278Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGremminger 532 Commander · Ste. Genevieve, MOThe inadequate fuel supply for the flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude and the soft terrain on which the forced landing was made.NTSB MIA99LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuicksilver MXL-2 · Humacao, PRThe pilot's use of a synthetic oil that is not recommended by the engine manufacturer when premixing his two cycle gasoline/oil fuel mixture, resulting is a total loss of engine power due to decreased lubricating properties, and the subsequent forced landing…NTSB CHI98LA334Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCulver-Revolution Mini 500 · Eden Prairie, MNa design change to the fuel tank filler neck sealant made by the owner/builder of the helicopter. Factors associated with this accident were an improper sealant material used by the owner/builder and an autorotation was not possible by the pilot due to the…NTSB NYC97LA162Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSimpson Avid Flyer · Westerly, RIThe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX96LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGraham Falcon XP · Mesa, AZblockage of the fuel system vent in the fuel cap, when the pilot overtorqued the fuel cap during his preflight check, which restricted fuel flow to the engine. The pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane was a related factor.NTSB CHI96LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLoehle-Avia 5151RG · Fond Du Lac, WIthe pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the design/location of the fuel tank selector.NTSB FTW95LA285Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMeyer Pulsar XP · Spring Branch, TXThe pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector and his failure to maintain airspeed. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention to the power loss.NTSB NYC95LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAngel Avid/Heavy Hauler · Sutton, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain the fuel selector on the proper position.NTSB CHI94DEP01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportKrotje Kolb Mark III · Oshkosh, WIThe lack of carburetor heat for the engine. A factor related to the accident was: the weather condition, which was favorable for formation of carburetor ice.NTSB CHI93DEP03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportKit Fox IV · Green Bay, WIthe improper modification of the fuel system by the pilot-in-command. A factor was bockage of the fuel system screen.NTSB MIA92LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDewitt, Richard A. Kitfox · Vero Beach, FLFailure of the engine due to fuel contamination resulting in a forced landing in a grove at which time the aircraft struck trees.NTSB BFO92LA089Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMadsen Rans S-12 · Saluda, VAWater contamination of the fuel, and an inadequate preflight by the pilot.NTSB SEA91LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchrader, Edward A · Nampa, IDA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX90DVG11Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportGary Williams Avid Flyer · Redding, CAThe failure of the pilot to select the correct position of the fuel selector. Contributing to the accident was operation with a known dead battery.NTSB CHI90DEP03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportJames A Nelson ZEN AIR CH701 · Raymond, WIManufacturer's inadequate design of the fuel drain. Contributing was the pilot-in-command's disregarding the fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB ATL87DEI07Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportEipper MX2 · Newbury, OHThe ultralight had not been flown for 8 months. Plt rpted that after takeoff the eng quit. Fuel had not been added since prior oct. Examination of eng revealed cracks in the exhaust system, evidence of overheating and recent scoring of cylinders. Witness…