NTSB investigations: Rotax SEE BOMBADIER, FL
20 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 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'FL' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'FL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
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 ERA25LA335Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLafferty Jack SEA REY · Bell, FLThe pilot’s failure to raise the landing gear before landing on the water.NTSB ERA24LA272Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAdams Walter R Searey · Sopchoppy, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in abnormal contact with the water during landing.NTSB ERA21LA103Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTL Ultralight Sro Stingsport · Hollywood, FLThe inadequate maintenance and inspection of the fuel system, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot's mismanagement of the emergency approach and landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB ERA20CA257Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportKade Aventura II · Astor, FLThe pilot's failure to retract the amphibious airplane’s landing gear prior to the water landing, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ERA20CA081Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPereyra Aventura · East Palatka, FLThe pilot's failure to properly configure the amphibious airplane for a water landing, which resulted in it flipping over.NTSB ANC18LA021Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFoxfly Foxdominator · Indiantown, FLThe pilot’s improper decision to attempt to take off in the gyroplane in strong gusting crosswind conditions, with insufficient distance to safely abort, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a ditch and road embankment.NTSB ERA15CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportToerner Bob SEA REY · Tampa, FLThe pilot's failure to retract the landing gear after takeoff, which resulted in the landing gear contacting the water while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB ERA13LA199Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaxfly Inc/Mckay WM Searey · Polk City, FLThe improper installation of incorrect attachment hardware by maintenance personnel during an undocumented repair, which resulted in an in-flight structural failure and subsequent loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the covering of the…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 ERA11LA228Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHrosik Gene Aventura II · Crescent City, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climb after takeoff, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA09FA524Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCurtis John P SEA REY · Winter Haven, FLThe flightcrew's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering during a simulated engine failure, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent.NTSB ERA09LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Punta Gorda, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a rejected takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a gust of wind.NTSB LAX08LA130Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreco Drifter 912 · Homestead, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a turn to the final approach leg of the traffic pattern, resulting in an accelerated stall.NTSB MIA08CA088Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportWilliam E. Furr SeaRey · Winter Springs, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane.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 MIA07CA078Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobert J. Goodyear Hummel Bird · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around.NTSB MIA07CA027Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRichard F. Sheldon Aventura II · Palm Beach Gard, FLThe pilot's failure maintain the proper airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in a stall.NTSB MIA06LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Parrot · Palm City, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to abort the takeoff after recognizing the engine was not developing full power during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor in the accident was the bending of the throttle cables which prevented full movement of the…NTSB MIA06CA129Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTharp S Richard Challenger II · Apopka, FLThe pilot's inadequate selection of a landing area which resulted in one of the seaplane's floats impacting a submerged stump.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.