Final NTSB investigations: Rotax 912S series
46 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Rotax 912S series. 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
| 2007 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 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.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('55570'))
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."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('55570'))
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 WPR26LA014Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaye James A Just Aircraft Escapade · Flanigan, NVThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA25LA010Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDitsler Paul A Dakota Hawk · Nicklesville, GAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, fuel planning, and improper fuel management during flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent off-airport hard landing.NTSB ERA24LA273Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportConstruzioni Aeronautiche Tecn P2004 Bravo · Laurens, SCAn in-flight collision with a bird while in cruise flight.NTSB WPR24LA108Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Maricopa, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control, which resulted in abnormal contact with the runway.NTSB CEN23LA225Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSkykits Savannah VGW · Flippin, ARThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN23FA167Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportTitan Tornado · Lewisville, ARThe non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control at an altitude too low to recover.NTSB CEN23LA110Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTitan Tornado II · Windom, MNThe fatigue failure of the right landing gear leg that resulted in its separation from the airplane during takeoff.NTSB WPR23LA019Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportProgressive Aerodyne SeaRey · Lake Isabel, WAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control after an encounter with windshear during takeoff which, resulted in a hard water landing.NTSB WPR22LA365Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMary Alexander JA30 Superstol · Groveland, CAThe pilot's excessive application of brake during an attempt to avoid wildlife while taxing resulted in a nose over.NTSB CEN21LA471Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJust Highlander · West Cobb, ARThe airplane’s encounter with gusting wind conditions and low-level wind shear on final approach, which resulted in a loss of control, an aerodynamic stall, and a subsequent hard landing.NTSB ERA21LA247Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGarrison Ronald L Zodiac 601 XL · Cumberland, MDAn inadvertent release of the canopy, which allowing the canopy to open during flight and led to an inflight loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the lack of any safeguard to prevent the inadvertent opening of the canopy.NTSB WPR21LA202Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGoodsell Lynn A Classic 4 · Richmond, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in a wire strike and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA20LA286Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJust JA 30 Superstol · Clover, SCThe separation of a spark plug lead, resulting in a partial loss of engine power and collision with trees.NTSB GAA19CA425Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeros Skyranger · Brownville, METhe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of directional control while attempting a go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with trees.NTSB WPR19LA141Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Boulder City, NVThe pilot’s improper monitoring and failure to maintain airspeed during a critical phase of flight, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB GAA19CA242Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Sandy Valley, NVThe pilot's steep bank turn at low altitude, which resulted in a rapid descent and hard landing.NTSB WPR19TA142Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportZenair Zenith CH 701 · Marion, VAThe noncertificated pilot's failure to maintain control following a bounced landing and his decision to fly the airplane without proper training.NTSB GAA19CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportZlin Savage · Prescott, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind.NTSB GAA18CA469Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRans S7 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's climb capability due to his use of full flaps during a short-field takeoff, his failure to attain a positive climb rate after takeoff, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an…NTSB WPR18LA132Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCosmos Phase III · Fernandina Beach, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the flight instructor’s failure to adequately monitor the student pilot before aircraft control was lost at a low altitude.NTSB ANC18LA018Accident · No injuriesClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2006 · Lynchburg, VAThe failure of the left main landing gear assembly due to a fatigue fracture along the inside circumferential weld on the trailing arm’s attachment flange, which resulted from the manufacturer’s inadequate welding of the trailing arm connecting the lower arm…NTSB GAA17CA465Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Salisbury, NCThe physical interference of the student pilot’s headset control unit with the canopy, which prevented the canopy latches from seating properly and resulted in the canopy opening in flight and the subsequent hard landing.NTSB CEN16LA242Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Wyoming, MNThe pilot’s inadequate flight planning and navigation for a flight at night, which resulted in his having to conduct a precautionary landing on an interstate highway due to low fuel and impacting the post of a wire road divider.NTSB ERA15LA360Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJ. Schilling S-19 · East Falmouth, MAThe experimental airplane builder's failure to properly secure the stabilator trim tab push-pull tube’s connection, which resulted in the tube’s separation and a subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's failure to detect the…NTSB WPR14CA352Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRans S 6S · Rigby, IDThe student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to intervene and apply corrective flight control inputs.NTSB ERA14CA385Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCote James Rans S 6S · New Berlin, PAThe passenger's inadvertent interference with the rudder controls during the takeoff.NTSB ERA14LA329Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design CT-SW 2006 · Gasport, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a left turn during takeoff, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA14CA306Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErick Magno & Assoc Pa Drifter · Zephryhills, FLThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.NTSB CEN13CA564Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportTreidel Mark/R F D Dominator · Watkins, COThe pilot's loss of control of the gyroplane during takeoff roll, following his inadvertent release of the cyclic control.NTSB ERA13CA399Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBreezer 912ULS2 · Lakeland, FLThe student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB ERA13FA227Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNewgent, Barry S6S · Suffolk, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while turning from the downwind to the base leg of the traffic pattern, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall, spin, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of currency…NTSB CEN12LA318Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeros Ltd/Skyranger Skyranger II · Saline, MIThe pilot did not maintain proper control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN12CA286Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2006T · Cleburne, TXThe pilot's inadvertent selection of flap 0 degrees during the go-around and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude.NTSB ERA12CA254Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFantasy Air Sro Allegro 2007 · Groveland, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around maneuver in gusty crosswind conditions.NTSB WPR11LA275Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBuckeye Breeze LX · Montague, CAThe unintended capture of the parachute bridle on a portion of the airframe during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a misinflated or misaligned parachute and an in-flight loss of control.NTSB ERA11CA129Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportKolb Kolb Mark III · Rutherfordton, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude resulting in a stall/spin and ground impact.NTSB CEN11LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHalbrook Rans S-6S · St. Cloud, MNThe airplane kit manufacturer’s recommended use of an improper nut type for securing the door hinge.NTSB WPR10CA418Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWilde Daniel L Zenith 701 · Turlock, CAThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind and failure to maintain runway alignment.NTSB ERA10LA330Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Freehold, NYThe failure of the nosegear fork assembly due to fatigue. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate recent annual inspection.NTSB WPR09CA421Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMeyer Robert AIR CAM · Hamilton, MTThe separation of the right main landing gear wheel due to the flight's encounter with soft terrain while landing on an unimproved river sandbar. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt a landing on an unimproved off-airport surface.NTSB CEN09CA338Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGarrett Rans S-6ES · Williamsburg, MIThe pilot/builder's improper installation of the fuel line cable-tie, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.NTSB NYC08CA232Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportYowell Mallard II · Groveland, FLThe pilot's failure to use the checklist and his failure to retract the landing gear for a water landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB NYC08LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDean Patrick G Genesis · Laurel, MDThe reason for this occurrence was undetermined.NTSB LAX07LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEdra Aeronautica Seastar · Kapolei, HIA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation that resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and failure to ensure that an adequate fuel supply was onboard the aircraft.NTSB DFW07CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportInterplane Skyboy · Atoka, OKThe pilot's improper landing flare, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB CHI07LA157Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPurvis Rans S6S · Newark, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in inadequate airspeed and a subsequent stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper installation of the altimeter and airspeed indicator which rendered them inoperative…