Fatal NTSB investigations: Rotax SEE BOMBADIER
36 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Rotax SEE BOMBADIER. 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
| 2004 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
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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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('55555'))
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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('55555'))
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 CEN24FA083Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportJust Highlander · Dolores, COThe pilot’s collision with a fence while taking off from a snow-covered dirt airstrip.NTSB GAA22WA138Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignSachse Stephan Aventura II · Klekot, PolandNTSB CEN20LA169Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRans S-12 · Delta, COThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a test flight which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN19FA276Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportShirley Carl Sportcopter Vortex · Viroqua, WIThe noncertificated pilot's loss of control of the gyrocopter after a total loss of engine power due to seizure of the crankshaft bearings. Contributing to the accident were the insufficient maintenance of the engine and the pilot's lack of gyrocopter flight…NTSB ERA19LA247Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFantasy Air Allegro · Boone, NCThe reported total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR19FA121Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportTL Ultralight Sro Stingsport · Madera, CAThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the simulated engine failure on initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control at too low of an altitude to recover.NTSB CEN19FA122Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRans S7 · Kingsland, TXThe exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a steep climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin into terrain.NTSB WPR19FA106Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportTecnam P2002 · Santa Fe, NMThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and loss of control.NTSB CEN15FA281Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportStuhlmiller Robert Europa · Beloit, OHThe pilot’s incapacitation in flight due to a cardiovascular event.NTSB CEN15LA026Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStephenson Stol CH 701 · Mount Vernon, INThe pilot’s impairment due to the ingestion of alcohol and sedating medications, which led to her improper decision to conduct low-level flight, affected her ability to safety operate the airplane, and resulted in her failure to maintain clearance from power…NTSB WPR15FA010Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Yerington, NVThe failure of the Savannah pilot to maintain awareness of the position of the Cessna while attempting a join up maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the impaired decision-making of the Savannah's pilot due to the combined effects of licit and illicit…NTSB CEN13LA409Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Taos, NMThe airplane's unexpected encounter with a dust devil, which resulted in the loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA12FA052Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportInterplane S R O Skyboy · Miami, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while flying at low speed, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall, spin, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the outcome of the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane…NTSB WPR11FA333Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportDavidson Zenith Stol CH701 · Glendale, ORA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain airplane control during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel valves were in the correct position for…NTSB CEN11FA465Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPipistrel Taurus · Durango, COThe pilot’s loss of control during the off-airport landing in strong winds, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ANC09FA062Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportZenair Stol CH 701 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall during takeoff and his decision to fly the airplane over its allowable gross weight. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's excessive gross weight.NTSB NYC08LA235Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLanier James A Talon XP · Cleveland, GAAn inadvertent stall during the initial climb.NTSB NYC08FA158Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChech Aircraft Works Spol Sro CH 601 XL RTF · Polk City, FLThe in-flight failure of the left wing for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN08LA040Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGarniss Stol 701 · Mesilla, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an intentional low altitude maneuver due to impairment, resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB ATL07LA129Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKolb MK II · Sweetwater, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climb.NTSB DEN07FA136Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportZlin Aviation s.r.o. Savage · Mosquero, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the conflicting airspeed information provided by the manufacturer, the incorrect airspeed indicator markings, and the high density…NTSB LAX07LA148Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHill Europa XS · Livermore, CAthe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during the initial climb, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting a return to runway maneuver, which resulted in a stall/spin.NTSB ATL07LA025Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFagan Rans S-6S · Taylorsville, NCThe pilots failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled decent, collision with the ground, and a post crash fire.NTSB DFW07LA032Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNoble Vans RV-7A · Norman, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's attempt at formation flying.NTSB DFW07LA026Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKeesler Pulsar · Alvarado, TXThe pilot's improper handling of the airplane while manuevering at a low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertant stall.NTSB LAX07LA032Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKolb MK III · Paulden, AZfailure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed that led to a stall/spin.NTSB NYC07FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works CH 601 XL RTF · Basye, VAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX07LA017Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWilson Quicksilver Sport 2S · Buckeye, AZFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles.NTSB CHI06FA196Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportShaw Europa XS · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach which resulted in a stall.NTSB CHI06LA178Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMoon Rans S-14 · Berlin, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI06LA119Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWoods Skyboy Quick Kit · Huntington, INThe flight's impact with terrain while maneuvering due to undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL05LA140Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAllegro 2000 · Supply, NCThe instructor pilot's failure to maintain airspeed for unknown reasons, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB SEA05LA067Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHoover Challenger II STD · La Grande, ORThe pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain clearance with terrain during cruise flight. Factors were the existing weather conditions that included low ceilings, snow, obscuration, and the mountainous, rising terrain.NTSB DFW05LA069Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNolen Lite Squared · Holdenville, OKUndeterminedNTSB NYC05LA017Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLabhart Kolb Twinstar Mk III · London, KYThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor was the lack of an installed fuel strainer.NTSB ATL04LA111Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRiggs Skyraider 1 · Blounts Creek, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A factor was loss of engine power and water in the fuel.