NTSB investigations: Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)
756 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Bombardier ROTAX (ALL). 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.
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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'))
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'))
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 CEN10LA099Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBuckeye DM · Sublette, KSThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other aircraft, which resulted in a midair collision while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CEN10LA049Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLockwood AIR-CAM · Mount Victory, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the airplane subsequent to float installation.NTSB CEN10LA041Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWicks Air Center Hornet · Bonham, TXThe pilot's loss of control shortly after takeoff due to spatial disorientation in fog and/or low-level clouds.NTSB WPR10CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeromot AMT-200(SU · Placerville, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during the landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was the presence of the brush in proximity to the runway.NTSB CEN10CA022Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportGottelt Herbert R Kitfox IV/ · Crystal Falls, MIThe pilot's inability to maintain control due to an undetermined problem affecting lateral control of the airplane.NTSB ERA09CA545Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKermit Weeks Quicksilver · Polk City, FLThe pilot’s failure to adequately inspect the landing gear floats for water prior to takeoff.NTSB ERA09LA536Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDuke Paul Challenger II · Lumberton, MSThe non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around procedure for unknown reasons.NTSB ERA09LA509Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHebert Kitfox Speedster · Morrisville, VTA total loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA500Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBlum Matthew Aventura II · Boca Raton, FLThe improper assembly of both carburetors, resulting in an excessively rich fuel to air ratio and subsequent partial loss of engine power.NTSB WPR09FA409Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportStemme S10-VT · Mackay, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in terrain-induced turbulent wind conditions, resulting in an inadvertent entry into a stall/spin.NTSB CEN09CA498Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRans Employee Flying Club Rans S-6S · Montezuma, INThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after takeoff resulting in an impact with a power line and the ground.NTSB ERA09LA438Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChristopher John P CHR-1 · Norridgewock, MEA loss of engine power due to a broken crankshaft for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA369Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrown Michael Kitfox IV · Escondido, CAA total loss of power due to an oil exhaustion induced seizure of the engine. The pilot's decision to continue flight to the original destination after becoming aware of the in-flight oil leak instead of landing at an intermediate airport to investigate the…NTSB WPR09CA351Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCox John Wiley Kitfox III · Laurel, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around from a landing.NTSB WPR09LA340Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBender Kitfox · Valencia, CAThe failure and separation of a propeller blade for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA397Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeatherhead Peter L Stol CH 701 · Hayward, WIThe pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing during gusty wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience with the accident airplane.NTSB CEN09LA312Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorthwing Design Apache Sport · Fredericksburg, TXThe loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA319Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMileski Zenair · New Hudson, MIThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent failure of the nose landing gear.NTSB ERA09LA293Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGossard Ronald F Kitfox IV · Camden, NCA loss of engine power due to an in-flight separation of the engine muffler exhaust pipe and resulting impingement of hot exhaust gases on the carburetor.NTSB ERA09CA285Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRichard Rank KitFox 4 · Madison, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted formation takeoff.NTSB CEN09LA276Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHawkins August E Aventura II · Griffith, INThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the airspeed indicator due to separation of the pitot-static line at the left wing root.NTSB WPR09CA225Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRans S-7 · Atomic City, IDA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.NTSB CEN09LA262Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCapra, Salvatore O Aventura 2 · Des Allemands, LAThe pilot’s failure to achieve adequate altitude and airspeed before beginning a downwind turn after takeoff.NTSB CEN09LA255Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWhitehead Titan · Slaughter, LAThe pilot's incorrect use of pitch control, resulting in induced pitch oscillations and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's total lack of experience in aircraft make/model, and his lack of recency of experience.NTSB ERA09LA250Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGladstone Kitfox · Dubre, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR09CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMax A Boesiger Jr Pulsar · Riddle, IDA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's becoming lost and disoriented. Contributing to the accident was fatigue, as reported by the pilot.NTSB WPR09CA183Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDenny Aerocraft Kitfox III · Oakdale, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions.NTSB WPR09CA137Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRudolph Ralph Monroe Starlite · Coachella, CAA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation to the rear crankshaft journal.NTSB WPR09CA090Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMulec Frank A FP-404 · Hilo, HIA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a clogged fuel filter.NTSB CEN09LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportInman J D Kolb Mark III · Ozark, ARThe loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was the pilot maintaining a high angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall when the engine failed.NTSB ERA09CA101Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSteven G Goonen Searey · Polkland, FLA loss of control during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChamberlin Victor Wayne Minimax · Winnsboro, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from static wires while maneuvering to avoid another airplane.NTSB WPR09LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHolm Michael J Kitfox IV 1200 · Glendale, AZThe Kitfox's pilot's failure to ascertain if the intersection he approached was clear of conflicting traffic and the controller's failure to provide pertinent traffic advisories to both pilots. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility from the…NTSB MIA08LA197Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBerrie Kolb Mark III · East Haddam, CTThe pilot's improper preflight inspection of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was water contamination of the fuel.NTSB MIA08CA183Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith Wylie Jay Kit Fox II · Deatville, ALThe pilot's inadequate fuel system maintenance.NTSB NYC08CA285Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHaines Searey · Sunapee, NHThe pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was retracted for the water landing.NTSB NYC08LA263Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportOsborne Challenger II · Fairdealing, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while climbing into rising terrain at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent.NTSB CHI08LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Maple Lake, MNThe certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action to the encountered stall. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's slow airspeed and inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI08CA205Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHowell FW2C80TR · Washington, IAThe low airspeed and proper climb rate not attained by the pilot during takeoff and the inadvertent stall by the pilot.NTSB NYC08LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHolmes Arthur Orman Kitfox IV · Burkesville, KYThe total loss of engine power due to the installation of an engine oil filter that did not meet the engine manufacture's specifications.NTSB CHI08LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Frankfort, KYThe student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB NYC08FA211Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAvid Mark IV Aerobat · Niceville, FLThe pilot's loss of control during landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN08CA093Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportKitfox IV 1200 · FlyingBar Ranch, MOThe pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a quartering tailwind and failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were the gusting tailwind and operating the airplane near maximum gross weight.NTSB CHI08CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchultz Mini 500 · Batavia, OHThe failure of the helicopter's centrifugal clutch during hover which led to the pilot's inability to maintain control of the craft and its subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB SEA08LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJihlavan KP 5 ASA · Marana, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (Vs) during an emergency landing after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate preflight inspection, and the airplane's canopy coming partially open shortly after takeoff.NTSB SEA08CA081Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSteven Hardie AIR CAM · Duncan Mills, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing factors included the pilot's decision to fly at low altitude and the sun glare condition.NTSB MIA08LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPorter Glen Aventura II · Rockledge, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during climbout, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries was the inadequate manufacture of the shoulder harness restraint cables.NTSB SEA08CA016Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDye Rans S-12 Airaile · Cottage Grove, ORThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB MIA07CA142Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFurey Kitfox IV · Cowen, WVThe in-flight collision with a bird resulting in separation of the propeller.NTSB SEA07LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKearney Pulsar XP · Cottonwood, AZThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.