Final NTSB investigations: Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)
747 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
| 1983 | 7 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 27 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 26 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1997 | 31 |
| 1998 | 35 |
| 1999 | 31 |
| 2000 | 32 |
| 2001 | 51 |
| 2002 | 39 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Where
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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.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
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."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
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 WPR26LA267Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRans S7 · Kemmerer, WYThe pilot’s decision to perform a take-off in high-density-altitude, gusting-crosswind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing and subsequent nose-over.NTSB CEN26LA194Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLockwood AIR CAM · Hutchinson, KSThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR26LA123Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBrunner Donald G Kitfox · Rock Crossing, AZAn encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB CEN25LA383Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportQuad City Challenger · Crystal Mountain, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb.NTSB WPR25LA227Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHartline J Bon Hartline Kitfox III · Logan, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff in variable wind and high density altitude conditions.NTSB ERA25LA257Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportYates Tom W Kitfox III · Greenville, KYThe pilot’s loss of control during takeoff.NTSB ERA25LA236Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSting Sport TL-2000 · Dunavant, VAThe inflight failure of the propeller due to its exceedance of the manufacturer’s overhaul requirement.NTSB WPR25LA123Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPark Roderic B Kitfox IV · Marana, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle while performing an off-airport landing.NTSB ERA25LA124Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDecker Daniel B Searey · Tavares, FLThe pilot’s improper flare during a bounced water landing, which resulted in a nose-down and submersion of the airplane’s open cockpit in the water.NTSB ERA25LA041Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAnderson Kitfox 4 · New Castle, PAA partial loss of engine power due to a split fuel line that resulted in a fuel leak and reduced fuel supply to the aft carburetor.NTSB CEN24LA363Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox IV 1200 Spdst · Cleburne, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA24LA349Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSmith T Gunter Quick Silver SP II · Mobile, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane in gusty wind conditions while flying low over water, which resulted in the floats impacting a wave and the airplane’s subsequent nose over into the water.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.NTSB WPR24LA148Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKjelsrud Gary Kitfox · Powell, WYThe pilot’s adjustment of the carburetor to an incorrect setting, which resulted in partial loss of engine power during takeoff.NTSB ERA24LA155Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSouth Central Searey · Knoxville, TNThe pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear of the amphibious airplane prior to a water landing.NTSB CEN24LA120Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPulsar I · Patterson, LAThe non-certificated pilot’s decision to operate an unairworthy engine, which led to cylinder failure and a loss of engine power.NTSB ERA24LA018Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRoth Frank Ronald Avid Aircraft · Knoxville, TNA total loss of engine power due to a seized piston in the power take-off cylinder.NTSB ANC23LA070Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportOliver Robert K Oliver Series 6 · Big Delta, AKA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA23LA325Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLong Charles Jackson Avid Flyer · Wetumpka, ALA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion because of a leaking fuel drain valve.NTSB CEN23LA338Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRans S-6ES · Ozark, AROil starvation of the propeller speed reduction unit which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN23LA290Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGood James AIR CAM · Caswell Beach, NCThe pilot’s failure to properly evaluate the sea state during an open sea landing and subsequent takeoff attempt resulting in an inadvertent impact with the water.NTSB 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.NTSB ERA23LA262Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBurton Searey · Sherrills Ford, NCThe pilot’s failure to configure the amphibious airplane’s landing gear before conducting a forced landing to a lake after a loss of engine power. Also causal was the occluded gascolator and the pilot’s lack of knowledge about the airplane’s fuel system,…NTSB CEN23LA182Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLoehle Acft 5151 Mustang · Hector, MNA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s modifications to the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the takeoff despite observing lower than anticipated propeller rpm, his decision…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 CEN23FA144Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportZenith Stol CH701 · Oxford, MSAn in-flight collision with trees and terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR23LA144Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKeskimaki Charles A Kitfox · Rigby, IDThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA23LA114Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDegraw Richard R Summit 23 · Wauchula, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and dynamic rollover.NTSB ERA22LA394Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSutphin John E Rans S-12 · Hilliard, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.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 ERA22LA299Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportArnold J/Jones D L AIR CAM · Sebring, FLThe pilot’s loss of control during landing.NTSB CEN22LA254Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox Model 2 · San Marcos, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN22LA133Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox 4-1200 · Woodstock, TXThe 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 WPR22LA105Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportShelton Joseph G S-7 · Buckeye, AZThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while on final approach to land which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.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 WPR22LA052Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBagley Curtis Lynn Rans S-6S Coyote II · Fairfield, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a right crosswind.NTSB ERA22LA016Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox IV · North Canaan, CTThe pilot's mismanagement of the airplane's altitude, airspeed, and course during a forced landing following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in collision with trees and terrain. Contributing was the pilot’s inadvertent omission of stowing the…NTSB WPR22LA014Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAvid Mark IV · Payette, IDA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an outlet screen on the fuel system header tank.NTSB CEN21LA454Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox IV · Ozark, ARThe pilot’s inability to maintain altitude after the airplane encountered a downdraft while he intentionally flew at a low-altitude during a practice for a short-takeoff-and-landing flight competition.NTSB CEN21LA425Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKolb Mark III · Steamboat Springs, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.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 CEN21LA292Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCurnutt Elton E SKY Ranger B · Ellicott, COThe pilot’s loss of control while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB WPR21LA173Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Santa Fe, NMA leak in the oil line that supplied the engine with oil, which resulted in oil exhaustion and the total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the routing of the oil line to close to the exhaust manifold.NTSB CEN21LA117Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZenair Zodiac 601HDS · Waller, TXThe total loss of engine power due to a disconnected fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB WPR20LA170Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox Kitfox · Lander, WYThe inexperienced pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during a turn at high density altitude, which resulted in an accelerated stall and impact with water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s poor judgment to continue the…NTSB CEN20LA203Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMagni Magni M 16 · Cape Girardeau, MOThe student pilot’s decision to take off with inadequate runway remaining, and his subsequent failure to attain proper airspeed, which resulted in the gyroplane’s descent into terrain.NTSB CEN20CA196Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportDenney Kitfox Speedster · Georgetown, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA20LA188Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVaughn Challenger · Clarksville, TNThe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.NTSB CEN20CA177Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportM-Squared Sport 1000 · Little Falls, MNThe uncertificated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in an impact with terrain.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.…