NTSB investigations: Bombardier ROTAX (ALL), WA
24 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
| 1987 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 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\" = 'WA' 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" = 'WA' 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 WPR22LA082Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWight Albert A Kitfox Speedster · Shelton, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR20LA122Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBuckman Bucks Special · Prescott, WADiminished engine performance due to carburetor icing conditions and multiple mechanical anomalies that did not allow for the airplane to attain adequate airspeed during takeoff from a planted field and failure to maintain clearance from obstructions.…NTSB WPR14FA393Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTifft Kitfox III · Lake Stevens, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the inability of the flight instructor to take control…NTSB WPR14CA279Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportWiley Kitfox IV · Sprague, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from powerlines during the landing approach resulting in a collision.NTSB WPR14LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCoulter Hugh Clarke Pulsar XP Series I · Bremerton, WAFatigue failure of the nose landing gear retention and pivot shaft, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the nose gear wheel and tire assembly.NTSB WPR12LA277Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRehn Kitfox IV · Vancouver, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an attempt to return to the runway immediately after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was foreign debris in the right-hand carburetor bowl, which precipitated a loss…NTSB WPR11LA371Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCarpenter Kolb Twinstar III · Republic, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR11LA291Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRichard Challenger II · Moses Lake, WAA loss of engine power during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR10LA150Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMuffett Quickslvr Sprnt II · Buena, WAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the student pilot’s inadequate fuel planning.NTSB WPR10CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLeza Lockwood Air Cam · Everett, WAThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with the rotor downwash from a hovering heavy-lift helicopter.NTSB SEA03LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThompson Avid Flyer · Roche Harbor, WAA complete loss of power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reason(s).NTSB SEA03LA132Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHanks Avid Flyer · Toledo, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a simulated emergency descent. Inadequate remedial action was a factor.NTSB SEA02LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHanson Rans S6ES · Spanaway, WAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the climb-out after takeoff. Factors include no suitable terrain upon which to attempt a forced landing, and trees and cars alongside of the residential street that the pilot attempted to land on.NTSB SEA01LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLandry Gyrobee · Chehalis, WAThe pilot-in-command's reverse application of cyclic to counteract a right drift during the takeoff roll in a gyroplane whose controls had been designed reverse of standard. Contributing factors were the gusty wind conditions and the pilot's "expectancy" or…NTSB SEA00LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchmidt SEA REY · Northport, WAThe pilot's loss of directional control due to his inadequate remedial action in correcting for engine torque during the aborted landing. Factors include trees near the area where the pilot was attempting to land.NTSB SEA99LA093Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportModrow Avid Flyer · Poulsbo, WAEngine seizing due to failure of main bearing assemblies. Factors include foreign material in the labyrinth sleeve, and a stall encountered while the pilot was attempting his emergency landing.NTSB SEA98LA181Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKelly Kolb Mark III · Cashmere, WAFuel starvation caused by the partial blockage of the fuel pump chambers as a result of the misalignment of the fuel pump front cover by the pilot/builder. Factors include trees in the area in which the pilot attempted the forced landing.NTSB SEA97LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStiritz Eipper MX II · Newport, WAThe failure of the owner/builder to adequately inspect his homebuilt aircraft, which subsequently led to the failure of the right wing lift cable attach bolt and resulted in the collapse of the right wing during flight.NTSB SEA96LA001Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRasmussen Kitfox 2 · Battle Ground, WAfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent collision with trees and the ground.NTSB SEA94LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOestreich Avid Flyer MK IV · Moses Lake, WAProper descent rate was exceeded. Lack of total experience in type operation was a factor.NTSB SEA94LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNewgard Kitfox III · Yelm, WAFuel starvation due to an inadequately installed fuel line.NTSB SEA92LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobert Griffiths Kitfox MOD II · Burlington, WAThe pilot's overconfidence in his ability, and his overconfidence in the ability of the aircraft. Factors include high/gusty winds, and a fence near the runway.NTSB SEA89LA080Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMccoy Super Koala · Kelso, WAThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions, and the pilot's delay in initiating a go-around. Contributing to the accident were crosswind gusts, and lack of total pilot experience.NTSB SEA87LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerodynamics . Hawk Mkii · Ellensburg, WADespite warnings from the flight service station about turbulence, high winds aloft, severe low level wind shear, and low ceilings along the pilots intended route of flight, the pilot elected to depart the airport for his destination. Standing lenticular…