NTSB investigations: Bombardier ROTAX (ALL), 1997
31 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 | 27 |
| 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 | 14 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 5 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1997
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1997
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 NYC98LA049Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBihn Mini 500 · Gettysburg, OHA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, followed by the main rotor striking the tailboom, which resulted in the separation of a main rotor blade.NTSB SEA98LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchramm Helicycle · Big Timber, MTthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines. The pilot's diverted attention and transmission wires were factors.NTSB IAD98LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJones Mini 500 · Bluefield, WVPilot's unfamiliarity with reciprocating engine powered helicopter lead to a reduction in main rotor rpm and subsequent uncontrolled rate of descent with insufficient altitude to recover.NTSB ATL98LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRoebuck Rans S-10 Sakota · Columbia, SCthe airplane builder's improper routing of vinyl/plastic cooling/vent line(s) for the engine oil system, and improper materials supplied by the manufacturer, which led to overheating of the line(s) in the engine compartment and an in-flight fire.NTSB LAX97LA326Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLampert M500 · San Carlos, CAloss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's improper use of the flight controls following the loss of power. The pilot's lack of training/certification in rotorcraft operations was a factor in this accident.NTSB MIA97LA240Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Concord, NCThe failure of the pilot to latch the canopy closed prior to takeoff. This resulted in the canopying opening while on approach to land and the pilot was unable to maintain altitude due to the excessive drag.NTSB 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.NTSB FTW97LA328Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFingerhut Revolution Mini 500 · Huffman, TXThe disengagement of the helicopter's collective control tube due to improper installation by the builder. Factors were the lack of sufficient information provided by the kit manufacturer and the pilot's inability to cushion the landing.NTSB IAD97LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHaines Revolution Mini 500 · N Philadelphia, OHA leak on the exhaust manifold which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB NYC97LA162Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSimpson Avid Flyer · Westerly, RIThe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB IAD97LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Slatington, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/ preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion.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 CHI97LA231Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStratton Challenger II · Bellaire, MIfailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. The gusty wind condition was a related factor.NTSB NYC97LA152Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKenneson Merlin GT · Kensington, NHthe pilot's inability to obtain and/or maintain control of the airplane after takeoff.NTSB IAD97LA102Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLardas Renegade Spirit · Boonsboro, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain control of his homebuilt airplane during a low level maneuver after a loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot's alcohol impairment.NTSB FTW97FA274Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHillam Rans S-9 · Mckinney, TXloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain.NTSB CHI97LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMorgan MINI-500 · Ava, MOLoss of engine power due to loss of engine cooling fluid. Related factors were maintenance service bulletin not complied with by the owner/pilot mechanic resulting in low output of the carburetor, and unsuitable terrain.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 MIA97LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSherman Powell Kitfox IV · Concord, NCFailure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control and his poor preflight planning preparation for allowing the pilot rated passenger to manipulate the throttle control. Contributing to the accident was the pilots total lack of experience in make…NTSB NYC97LA116Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGoodwin Rans S-4 · Cedar Bluff, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial takeoff climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A related factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.NTSB ANC97LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAnderson Kitfox IV-1200 · Fairbanks, AKa seized crankshaft connecting rod bearing. A factor relating to the acciden was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.NTSB CHI97LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKohles Kitfox III · Meadow Grove, NEfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane.NTSB MIA97LA166Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTravis C. Elmore B2B/582 · Haines City, FLThe pilots inadvertent activation of the rear carburetor choke lever during routine engine maintenance the day before the accident. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing and also failure of the engine…NTSB FTW97LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeromot AMT-200 · Longmont, COthe dual student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB IAD97LA069Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJaquish Challenger Spec II · Mansfield, PAinadequate visual lookout by the pilot, which led to an in-flight collision with an electrical wire. Related factors were: low altitude flight by the pilot, and the proximity of the transmission line.NTSB MIA97LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Hollywood, FLthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing/go-around, which led to subsequent in-flight collision with a fixed object (approach light/light bar/sign) and terrain. The student's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point…NTSB MIA97LA120Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBasinski Kolb MK3 · Winter Haven, FLfailure of the pilot to maintain airspeed after an oil leak occurred, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent collision with a residence and the terrain. The oil leak and the pilot's diverted attention were related factors.NTSB MIA97LA112Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCharles J. Keuthan Zephyr II · Bunnell, FLInadvertent stall/mush by the pilot while maneuvering for a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to a partial failure of the top compression ring of one of the cylinders.NTSB CHI97LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRochette Rans S-12 XL · Hays, KSthe pilot improperly flared the airplane and the pilot's lack of experience in the type of airplane.NTSB ANC97LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilliams Kitfox · Wasilla, AKa broken electrical wire, which resulted in an inoperative electrical fuel pump, an overly lean mixture, fuel starvation, and loss of engine power.NTSB LAX97LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHoffman, Wolf, Flugzeugbau Super Dimona HK 36R · Scottsdale, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glide path.