NTSB investigations: Bombardier ROTAX (ALL), OR

30 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), OR per year, 1984–2026: 30 cases
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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\" = 'OR' 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.

NTSB WPR24LA260Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox Series V · La Grande, ORSeparation of the propeller blades from progressive damage at the blade roots due to overtightening of the hub bolts.Jul 23, 2024 · N53562 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA243Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox 2 · Cave Junction, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jun 24, 2023 · N729U · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA424Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSalerno Kenneth G JR Kitfox Series 7 · Owyhee, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a rough, dirt airstrip.Jul 18, 2017 · N702KF · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14LA055Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRichard S Duncan Avid Flyer · Lakeside, ORThe pilot/owner’s failure to comply with the engine manufacturer’s maintenance guidance, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to the fracture failure of the plastic drive gear for the engine lubricating oil pump.Nov 17, 2013 · N1445P · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13LA363Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuarnoccio Avid Flyer · White City, ORExcessive engine operating temperature, which resulted in engine failure and a forced landing. The reason for the excessive engine operating temperature could not be determined during postaccident engine examination.Jul 13, 2013 · N399Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA358Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcdonald Lynn B Avid Flyer Mark IV · Yamhill, ORThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing rollout due to an unlocked tail wheel that was caused by a degradation of the tailwheel assembly mounting angle.Jul 31, 2011 · N30456 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10FA388Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDiamond HK36 · Bend, ORAn condition, which could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, that prompted the pilot to discontinue the flight. Contributing to the accident…Aug 8, 2010 · N40440 · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Oct 31, 2007 · N2161Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07LA156Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTeague Rans S-6ES Coyote II · Nyssa, ORLoss of aircraft control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.May 10, 2007 · N220GT · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07LA040Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTessier Avid Flyer · Hillsboro, ORThe loss of engine power during maneuvering flight due to carburetor icing, and inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the ambient weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and fog.Dec 30, 2006 · N93TT · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaplin Avid Flyer · Grants Pass, ORThe partial loss of engine power for undertermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing and substantial damage to the airplane. A contributing factor was the transmission wire.May 28, 2006 · N537MF · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPark Kitfox IV · Eagle Point, ORLoss of partial engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons. Soft terrain was a factorApr 6, 2005 · N70265 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBirtch Kitfox II · Dillard, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while in cruise flight at low altitude, which resulted in an inflight collision with a power line. A factor was the pilot's decision to fly at low altitude.Mar 11, 2005 · N481DB · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHannah Avid Amphibian · Creswell, ORCarburetor icing and the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. Factors contributing to the accident included the lack of a carburetor heat system and the probability of carburetor ice.Nov 14, 2004 · N80AH · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jul 28, 2003 · N24YB · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA006Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRutledge Kitfox · Condon, ORA loose clamp around the gascolator bowl. A related factor was the maintenance inspection not being performed.Oct 15, 2002 · N885CR · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEells Air Command 503 · Prineville, ORThe student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a hard landing.Sep 15, 2002 · N25069 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWelborn Pulsar XP · Prineville, ORThe disconnection of the throttle cable on landing resulting in the aircraft's engine going to full throttle and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain directional control after securing the engine during the landing event.Jul 4, 2002 · N777XP · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKing Kitfox IV · Ashland, ORThe pilot's excessive use of brakes. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience in type of aircraft.Dec 29, 2001 · N38DK · Substantial damageNTSB SEA00LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJonas Falcon XP · Pendleton, ORA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was rough/uneven terrain in the forced landing area.Jul 30, 2000 · N90345 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA99LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchwarzler Kolb Mark 3 · Independence, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while on approach.Sep 3, 1999 · N8979 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA98LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaser Mini 500 · Newberg, ORa power loss resulting from overtemperature of a cylinder. The pilot's operation with known deficiencies was a factor.Jan 28, 1998 · N500YY · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportComeaux Kitfox 1 · Bend, ORThe private pilot-in-command's failure to ensure that directional control was maintained. A related factor was the private pilot's lack of total flight experience.Aug 30, 1997 · N594KF · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStelly Kolb Firestar II · Independence, ORfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. The aircraft's excessive gross weight was a related factor.Jun 1, 1996 · N2213U · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA093Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCrescenzi Kitfox · Terrebonne, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain altitude/clearance above terrain, while maneuvering to land. The unfavorable wind was a related factor.May 13, 1996 · N2094J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA94LA021Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHannah Avid Amphibian · Scappoose, ORThe pilot's poor inflight decision, and failure to maintain sufficient airspeed. Factors include contaminated fuel.Oct 27, 1993 · N6664K · Substantial damageNTSB SEA92LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSlade H. Holmes SOL Kitfox II · Baker, ORThe engine seized and the airplane encountered unsuitable terrain during the forced landing.Sep 13, 1992 · N7057Y · Substantial damageNTSB SEA92LA143Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBorgaes Avid Flyer "C" · Chiloquin, ORPower loss for undetermined reasons and nose gear separation due to overload. A factor contributing to the accident was: terrain condition - dirt bank.Jul 4, 1992 · N1572T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA91LA153Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDerego Avid Flyer/B · Myrtle Creek, ORLoss of engine power for an undetermined reason.Jul 4, 1991 · N220B · Substantial damageNTSB SEA84LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEipper Quicksilver Mark II · Salem, ORPlt attempted takeoff on short grass field at gross wt with a OAT of aprx 80 deg f. once airborne the acft drifted to the left of the airstrip. Plt pulled up to clear a fence. After clearing the fence the acft stalled striking the ground with the left wing…Jun 24, 1984 · N4451T · Substantial damage