NTSB investigations: Bombardier ROTAX (ALL), WI
35 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
| 1988 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2021 | 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\" = 'WI' 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" = 'WI' 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 CEN21LA344Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWeiss Denis Sparrow II · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing, a loss of control, and runway excursion.NTSB CEN16LA293Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoam Larry Rans S 7 · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control on takeoff, which resulted in his remedial action to induce an aerodynamic stall and the subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN13FA440Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPhelps Kitfox III · Oshkosh, WIThe degraded fuel line, which prevented fuel from the left tank from reaching the header tank and resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN12CA567Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFantasy Air Allegro 2000 · Bear Creek, WIA malfunction of the right brake for reasons that could not be determined because of the perishable evidence, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB CEN11LA549Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerosport Ikarus C42E · East Troy, WIThe flight instrctor's delayed remedial action during landing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s loss of directional control when he became distracted with the open door.NTSB CEN11LA050Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMcfarland Bill Challenger II · Praire Du Sac, WIThe separation of the fuselage-mounted wing strut attachment fitting for an undetermined reason, which resulted in the separation of the left wing of the airplane.NTSB CEN10LA208Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportReed William A Kitfox 4 · Baraboo, WIThe pilot's failure to compensate for wind gusts and maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in a stall.NTSB CEN09CA397Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeatherhead Peter L Stol CH 701 · Hayward, WIThe pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing during gusty wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience with the accident airplane.NTSB CHI07LA238Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSwanson Aventura II · Lakewood, WIThe pilot's excessive pull up, his not maintaining airspeed, and the inadvertent stall resulting in the loss of control. A factor contributing to the accident was the trees.NTSB CHI06CA171Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCroke Zenith CH 701 · Brussels, WIThe pilot not maintaining clearance from the trees during final approach. The trees located along the final approach course were a factor in the accident.NTSB CHI04LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCroke Zenith CH 701 · Brussels, WIA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI03LA201Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMcIlraith Sea Rey · Tomah, WIThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall/spin during the forced landing.NTSB CHI02LA268Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRebholz Rans S-10 · Cottage Grove, WIThe pilot's decision to turn back to the airport following the loss of engine power during initial climb, the pilot not maintaining airspeed and aircraft control, which resulted in the stall at a low altitude. An additional cause was the seizure of the engine…NTSB CHI02LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKainz Kitfox IV · Tomahawk, WIThe inadvertent stall/spin encountered by the pilot during a slow flight maneuver. Factors relating to this accident were the low airspeed and the trees.NTSB CHI01LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcIlraith Searey Amphibian · La Crosse, WIThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and turbulence which resulted in the encountered stall. Factors to the accident were turbulence and the high wind condition.NTSB CHI01LA239Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAnderson Revelation · Wautoma, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in a stall. An inadequate pitch setting of the propeller is a contributing factor.NTSB CHI01LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStemme S10-VT · Antigo, WIThe cause of the loss of engine power and in-flight fire was undetermined.NTSB CHI00LA130Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrunska Kitfox IV · Neenah, WIthe pilot's failure to maintain driectional control of the airplane while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the tree that the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI98LA176Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaters Vortex · Monroe, WIthe pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain on which the gyrocopter touched down.NTSB CHI97LA251Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLarsen T-BIRD II · Oshkosh, WIthe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed and loss of control resulting in a stall. Factors were the tree and the fence.NTSB CHI96LA286Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchuler T Bird II · Fond Du Lac, WIloss of engine power because of improperly insulated ignition wiring. Factors relating to the accident were improper maintenance; and high obstructions in the emergency landing area, which the pilot had to avoid, resulting in a collision with terrain.NTSB CHI96LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLoehle-Avia 5151RG · Fond Du Lac, WIthe pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the design/location of the fuel tank selector.NTSB CHI96LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRoisum Team MINI-MAX · Neenah, WIFuel starvation due to fuel filter blockage. Factors associated with the accident were the manufacturers design of the fuel filter and the builder/pilots decision to use an automotive type fuel filter.NTSB CHI95FA242Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportRevolution Helicopter MINI-500 · Oshkosh, WIthe inadequate design of the helicopter skid shoes. Factors related to the accident were: false indications of rotor rpm and EGT which led to seizure of the piston.NTSB CHI94FA258Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportKeuthan, Charles J. Buccaneer II · Oshkosh, WIthe pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane. Factors were the tailwind condition and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind.NTSB CHI94DEP01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportKrotje Kolb Mark III · Oshkosh, WIThe lack of carburetor heat for the engine. A factor related to the accident was: the weather condition, which was favorable for formation of carburetor ice.NTSB CHI93DEP04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportJordi, Ronald H. Challenger II · Plymouth, WIthe loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).NTSB CHI93DEP03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportKit Fox IV · Green Bay, WIthe improper modification of the fuel system by the pilot-in-command. A factor was bockage of the fuel system screen.NTSB CHI92DEP05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportReif Avid Flyer · Shiocton, WIFailure of the pilot-in-command to obtain a proper climb rate, and his lack of total expereince in the type of airplane.NTSB CHI91DEP01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportDean Bartel Avid Flyer Stol · New London, WIThe pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point and his delay in initiating a go-around.NTSB CHI90DEP03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportJames A Nelson ZEN AIR CH701 · Raymond, WIManufacturer's inadequate design of the fuel drain. Contributing was the pilot-in-command's disregarding the fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI90DEP01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportWychen Challenger II · Warrens, WIA broken cranskshaft which resulted in the loss of power. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI89DEP11Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportTierra II Panther 2 Plus · Tomah, WIThe pilot's premature liftoff, which resulted in a stall/mush and subsequently impact on the runway.NTSB CHI89DEP12Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportSchuning/Teratorn Terra II · New Berlin, WIFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI88DEP13Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportHeibel AIR Command 532 · Cottage Grove, WIWhile in cruise flight this amateur built gyrocopter experienced a main rotor strike to the rudder and propeller. The student pilot who had a total of eight hours flight time, all in this aircraft, was conducting a solo flight in this dual control gyrocopter.…