NTSB investigations: Bombardier ROTAX (ALL), KY
9 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
| 2004 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
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Query with SQL
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\" = 'KY' 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" = 'KY' 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" 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 ERA25LA257Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportYates Tom W Kitfox III · Greenville, KYThe pilot’s loss of control during takeoff.NTSB ERA20LA039Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRans Rans S7 Courier · West Liberty, KYThe pilot's failure to verify that the engine oil tank contained adequate oil for the cross-country flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power as a result of lack of lubrication. Contributing to the accident was the incorrect oil consumption…NTSB GAA15CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMckinney Charles R Searey · Augusta, KYThe amphibious airplane's impact with a submerged object during a water landing, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ERA15LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYoung John E Searey · Corbin, KYThe pilot’s improper conduct of a precautionary landing, which resulted in abnormal water contact that damaged the hull.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 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 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 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.