NTSB investigations: Bombardier ROTAX (ALL), AZ

19 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.

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations: Bombardier ROTAX (ALL), AZ per year, 1991–2026: 19 cases
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AZ' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND 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"

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NTSB WPR26LA123Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBrunner Donald G Kitfox · Rock Crossing, AZAn encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an impact with terrain.Mar 10, 2026 · N104DG · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA123Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPark Roderic B Kitfox IV · Marana, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle while performing an off-airport landing.Mar 29, 2025 · N70265 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA105Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportShelton Joseph G S-7 · Buckeye, AZThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while on final approach to land which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.Feb 19, 2022 · N242K · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA056Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBuehlmann Peter Kitfox Model 4 1200 · Overgaard, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Nov 23, 2017 · N234PB · Substantial damageNTSB WPR16LA179Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMccluskey Challenger II · Bisbee, AZA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Sep 10, 2016 · N6162Y · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Oct 24, 2008 · N427ET · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB 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.Mar 31, 2008 · N31KP · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Sep 4, 2007 · N137GK · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05LA149Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchlitter Randy J Rans S6ES Coyote II · Tombstone, AZloss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the flying pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain.Apr 27, 2005 · N32050 · DestroyedNTSB LAX02LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConrad Pulsar 582 · Prescott, AZThe pilot failed to maintain landing reference speed and aircraft control. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.Feb 9, 2002 · N3218N · Substantial damageNTSB LAX01LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWright Avid Flyer · Show Low, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain and a nose down. A contributing factor was the turbulence.May 20, 2001 · N214DW · Substantial damageNTSB LAX99LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGallob Rans S4 · Mesa, AZThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the existing crosswind condition and to maintain lateral control of the aircraft.Mar 14, 1999 · N199AG · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZimmerman Kitfox 4-1200 · Fountain Hills, AZThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll in a crosswind.Jun 27, 1998 · N75MZ · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHoffman, Wolf, Flugzeugbau Super Dimona HK 36R · Scottsdale, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glide path.Mar 18, 1997 · N351HK · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jul 20, 1996 · N647AA · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchlitter Rans S-9 · Chandler, AZseizure of the #2 cylinder for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.Oct 6, 1995 · N5052E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX95LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGodkey Kitfox IV · Phoenix, AZthe failure of the ignition system due to a deffective diode.May 3, 1995 · N4357Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93LA331Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUltimate 10-80 · Chandler, AZThe noncertificated pilot's failure to follow the prescribed VFR procedures and poor visual lookout. The other aircraft pilot's restricted visual lookout was a factor in this accident.Aug 21, 1993 · N51677 · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB LAX91LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurnett, Jerry D. Challenger II · Bullhead City, AZThe disintegration of the propeller. Contributing to this accident was the deterioration of aircraft control and the nonavilability of suitable landing terrain.Apr 6, 1991 · N4555J · Substantial damage