NTSB investigations: Bombardier ROTAX (ALL), CA
57 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
| 1984 | 2 |
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| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
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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\" = 'CA' 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"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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' 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'))
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NTSB WPR25LA174Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportQuitter John F MXL II · Acampo, CAOn June 14, 2025, about 1511 Pacific daylight time, an experimental MXL II, N375ME, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Acampo, California. The pilot was uninjured, and the passenger was seriously injured. The airplane was…NTSB WPR23LA151Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLowe Bruce Skystr Ktfx IV-1200 · Susanville, CAThe pilot’s braking technique during an off airport precautionary landing on unforeseen soft terrain, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR22LA310Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStucker Gary Banty · Camarillo, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA19CA446Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor Aerotechnik Sportstar · Tracy, CAThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent emergency landing and collision with a tree.NTSB GAA18CA213Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHawley Richard A1B · Lincoln, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB WPR16LA136Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRans S6 · Bridgeport, CAThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering and his improper decision to maneuver low over a home, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low of an altitude to recover.NTSB WPR13LA314Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuy Wayman Lockwood Aircam · Groveland, CAThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for a crosswind and failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around.NTSB WPR12CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · San Diego, CAThe pilot's inadequate directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR12LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMiller Avid Flyer · Susanville, CAA total loss of engine power during the takeoff climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11LA183Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTomei S12 XL · Pleasant Grove, CAThe pilot’s failure to allow the airplane’s engine to properly warm up before applying takeoff power, which resulted in the forward cylinder's piston seizing and a subsequent loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate…NTSB WPR10CA178Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHardie James D KIT FOX XL · Willows, CAThe pilot’s improper flare, resulting in a bounced landing and ground loop.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 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 WPR09LA340Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBender Kitfox · Valencia, CAThe failure and separation of a propeller blade for undetermined reasons.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 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 SEA07LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportScherer Europa · Upland, CAThe pilot's inadequate condition inspection and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a blocked fuel filter.NTSB LAX07LA003Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportUlfeldt Kitfox IV-1200 · Gridley, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while attempting a return to runway maneuver that led to a stall spin. The reason for the power loss was not ascertained.NTSB LAX06LA170Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchlitter Rans S-18 Stinger · Llano, CAan in-flight loss of control and collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX04CA306Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver MXL II · Rio Vista, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from high vegetation while flying at a low altitude.NTSB LAX04LA228Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilson Avid Bandit · Paso Robles, CAthe loss of engine power during takeoff climb due to a cold seizure of the rear cylinder.NTSB LAX04LA132Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGillespie Sport Copter Vortex · Yuba City, CAa loss of engine power due to the incorrect installation of the fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM, which resulted in an inflight loss of control. A factor to the accident was the pilot's lack of…NTSB LAX04FA064Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportIniziative Industriali Italian Sky Arrow 650 TC · Placerville, CAthe pilot's failure to fully remove an accumulation of ice and frost on the wings, which led to an inadvertent stall/mush and collision with the ground. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to correctly configure the flaps for takeoff.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 LAX03LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKolb Firestar · San Diego, CApropeller delamination due to the pilot's failure to properly secure the rear seat shoulder harness prior to flight. A contributing factor was the soft ground in which the airplane landed.NTSB LAX02LA297Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPaige Kolb MK III · Fresno, CAthe student pilot's excessive rotation and failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, resulting in a stall.NTSB LAX02LA253Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportReed Avid Commuter · Goffs, CAThe engine loss of power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX01LA153Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHolt Christian Eagle II · White Water, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the power lines during an intentional low level flight.NTSB LAX00LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSteinke Early Bird -JENNY · Chino, CAThe engine lost power for undetermined reasons and nosed over in a soft field during the resulting forced landing.NTSB LAX00LA311Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPerrucci Randall J Revolution MINI-500 · Gridley, CAThe fracture and separation of a control rod in the cyclic flight control system.NTSB LAX00LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuest II Walsh Aventura II · Antioch, CAThe pilot's inattention to the fact that he had failed to retract the landing gear wheels prior to performing a water landing.NTSB LAX99LA264Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries Katana DA 20-A1 · San Carlos, CAThe release of the aircraft's left canopy latch following takeoff resulting in the subsequent opening of the canopy in flight. The opened canopy resulted in a degradation of aircraft control and the subsequent hard landing.NTSB LAX99LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Avid Stol Hauler · S. Lake Tahoe, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX99LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilliams Hurrican HP · Corona, CAThe seizure of the engine due to a cylinder/piston overheat condition for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX98LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA-20-A1 · Woodland, CAThe pilot's failure during a preflight inspection to detect the damaged propeller from the previous hard landing. The damaged propeller degraded the climb performance capability of the airplane.NTSB LAX98LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRans S6EX Coyote II · Delano, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, failure to maintain directional control, and his failure to maintain aircraft controlNTSB LAX97LA326Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLampert M500 · San Carlos, CAloss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's improper use of the flight controls following the loss of power. The pilot's lack of training/certification in rotorcraft operations was a factor in this accident.NTSB LAX96LA319Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries Katana DA20-A1 · S. Lake Tahoe, CAThe pilot's inadequate use of the brakes, which resulted in loss of directional control while taxiing in a non-movement area.NTSB LAX96LA258Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDavis Challenger I CW · Paso Robles, CAthe owner/builder/pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs which led to his improper handling of the airplane and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin above stall speed, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor which…NTSB LAX96LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA20-A1 · San Carlos, CAthe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control, while landing at night.NTSB LAX95LA345Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPro-built Kitfox IV Speedster · Lakeport, CAthe pilot's improper installation of the carburetors.NTSB LAX95LA324Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWelles Kitfox Speedster · San Luis Obispo, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB LAX95LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlen A. Senecal 5151 · Apple Valley, CAthe manufacturer's (owner/operator) improper balancing of the aileron flight controls which resulted in a cable separation due to overload from the aileron flutter. The rough/uneven terrain was also a factor.NTSB LAX93LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportE.L. Erickson Tierra II · Rio Linda, CAThe flight's encounter with a downdraft. A factor relating to this accident was the trees.NTSB LAX92LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJames Schwarzman Avid Flyer Heavy · Truckee, CAFuel starvation due to the aircraft builder locating the fuel filter in an improper location during the construction of the airplane's fuel system.NTSB LAX92LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCano Avid Flyer · Sonora, CAFuel starvation due to vapor lock.NTSB LAX90DVM03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportIlli Thunder Gull · Calif Valley, CAPoor judgement of the pilot from use of a drug (cocaine), and the pilot allowing the design stress limits of the aircraft to be exceeded, while maneuvering, which resulted in overload failure of the wing spar & wing separation.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 LAX90DUM01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportFreeman H Easton Falcon XP · Glamis, CAThe pilots loss of control while attempting to return to the airstrip after experiencing a partial loss of engine power.