NTSB investigations: Bombardier ROTAX (ALL), 2003
20 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 |
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2003
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") = 2003
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 LAX04FA064Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportIniziative Industriali Italian Sky Arrow 650 TC · Placerville, CAthe pilot's failure to fully remove an accumulation of ice and frost on the wings, which led to an inadvertent stall/mush and collision with the ground. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to correctly configure the flaps for takeoff.NTSB NYC04LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWalters Kolb Mark III · Ashtabula, OHA power loss for undetermined reason(s).NTSB FTW04LA014Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRans S-10 · Ponder, TXThe pilot's decision to conduct low altitude maneuvering flight and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed.NTSB CHI04LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCroke Zenith CH 701 · Brussels, WIA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA03LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThompson Avid Flyer · Roche Harbor, WAA complete loss of power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reason(s).NTSB MIA03LA186Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportS. FL. Ultralights Capella Classic · Port Charlotte, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing resulting in the airplane cart wheeling and subsequent substantial damage.NTSB 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.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 DEN03LA121Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPringle Rans S-7 Courer · Manti, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Low altitude flight and high density altitude are contributing factors.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 LAX03LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPieterse Kitfox 2 · Corona, CAThe improper design and installation of the airplane's fuel system by the builder of the experimental airplane, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.NTSB DEN03LA104Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Eureka, UTthe pilot's improper in-flight planning and failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors include high density altitude, hilly terrain, low airspeed and the subsequent inadvertent stall/mush.NTSB ATL03LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCollier Quickie · Alexander, ALThe loss engine of power due to undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA03LA109Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBill Darling Rans S9 · Green Cove Sprg, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI03LA117Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Rans S-7 · Baudette, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A contributing factor was the low altitude maneuver by the student pilot.NTSB CHI03LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYadon Starflight Stiletto · Peculiar, MOThe pilot's inadvertent shutdown of the engine. Contributing factors were unsuitable terrain and trees.NTSB MIA03LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGhiles Philippe/American Ga MCR-01 VLA · Lakeland, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to abort the takeoff after recognizing that the airplane did not become airborne at the calculated point down the runway. A contributing factor in the accident was the windshift during the takeoff roll resulting in a…NTSB LAX03LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKolb Firestar · San Diego, CApropeller delamination due to the pilot's failure to properly secure the rear seat shoulder harness prior to flight. A contributing factor was the soft ground in which the airplane landed.NTSB ATL03LA043Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPenska Rans S-9 · Dothan, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent inflight collision with the groundNTSB CHI03LA052Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHavir Avid Flyer · Cambridge, NEThe inadvertent stall by the pilot following a total loss of engine power and the seizure of the engine. A factor to the accident was the engine overhaul not performed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.