NTSB investigations: Rotax SEE BOMBADIER
182 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.
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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.\"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."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 NYC05CA115Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWagner Kitfox II · Albion, NYThe pilot's loss of airplane control after inadvertently taking off while conducting high-speed taxi runs. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.NTSB SEA05CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAdkins Ridge Runner II · Pocatello, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.NTSB CHI05CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver Sport 2S · Maize, KSThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning that failed to ensure adequate takeoff performance, and his delay in aborting the takeoff.NTSB ATL05CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAllegro 2000 · Leasburg, NCThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing, and the subsequent on ground collision with trees.NTSB NYC05LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrennan Flightstar · Middleboro, MAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.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 CHI05CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSinclair Zenith 701 · Augusta, KSThe manufacturer's inadequate design/production of the landing gear axle leading to its separation and the airplanes subsequent nose over during the landing roll.. A factor was the axle's separation from its spring.NTSB IAD05LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBradley Renegade · Stow, MAA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the airplane's inability to climb over a stand of trees.NTSB MIA05LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway 162F · New Smyrna Beac, FLA loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons, which resulted in the pilot entering autorotation and affecting a forced landing to the water.NTSB CHI04LA249Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson-Moore Zenith CH 701 · Galena, MOA loss of directional control for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the tree that the airplane contacted.NTSB LAX04LA305Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGibbs Kitfox IV · Payson, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing factors to the accident were the turbulence and the gusting wind conditions.NTSB SEA04LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPetsche Kitfox Kitfox 7 · Arlington, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor contributing to the accident was a direct crosswind.NTSB SEA04LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportD'Amico Kitfox Series 7 · Caldwell, IDThe disconnection of the elevator pitch control assembly and the pitch rod during the takeoff as a result of an unsecured bolt.NTSB DEN04CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWilford J. Tolman Kitfox 6 · Montrose, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff initial climb. A contributing factor was the gusting left tailwind weather condition.NTSB ATL04CA115Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLoehle Ent. 2/3 Earlybird Jenny · Grantham, NCThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA04LA080Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal report2003 Nash Kitfox II · Broadview, MTFuel starvation during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. Unsuitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.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.NTSB NYC03LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSimoneau Kitfox Classic IV · Limington, METhe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of experience in make and model.NTSB SEA03LA186Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchmidt Zodiac 601 XL · Sumner, WALoss of engine power during the initial climb. Factors include the in-flight collision with trees during the uncontrolled descent.NTSB FTW03LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHolmes Challenger II · Eldorado, TXThe loss of engine power during the takeoff/initial climb following the separation of the front cockpit throttle control cable resulting from inadequate maintenance.NTSB SEA03LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNolen Kitfox Lite Squared · Homedale, IDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (Vs) just as the aircraft was becoming airborne during the takeoff roll. Factors include a gusty quartering tailwind, and the pilot's preflight decision…NTSB CHI03LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNicoson Antares MA-33 · Palmyra, WIThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot misjudging the descent rate during the forced landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the desired landing area. A factor to the accident was the fence.NTSB NYC03LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcCaa Minimax 1500R · Robbinsville, NJA partial loss of power for undertermined reason(s).NTSB IAD03LA030Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYoung Challenger II · Huntington, WVThe pilot's improper decision to switch off the ignition on approach and not attaining the proper touchdown point.NTSB CHI02LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHale Kitfox Model III · Fairmont, MNFailure by the pilot to obtain adequate clearance from the tree line, as well as a failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. A contributing factor was the tree line.NTSB IAD02LA030Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKorsch Classic IV · East Moriches, NYThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in aircraft type.NTSB DEN01LA153Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBradley Rans S-7 · Fruita, COloss of engine power due to both piston rings failing, and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin during the attempted forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB SEA97LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHendrix Talon XP · Redmond, ORincomplete installation (omission of the aft control stick and interlink tube) of the flight control system, resulting in failure of the combined (torque) elevator and aileron rod and a disconnection of the forward flight control stick from the ailerons and…NTSB BFO95LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportS M A N Hydroplum Petrel · Center Village, OHLoss of engine power due to a malfunction of the fuel pump.NTSB ATL88DKG05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAmerican Falcon XP · Palmetto, GAThe pilot failed to properly flare the aircraft during a normal landing which resulted in a hard landing. The nose gear assembly failed from overload, and the pilot was not able to control the aircraft as it slid over the ground. The aircraft collided with a…