NTSB investigations: Rotax 912ULS series
475 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Rotax 912ULS 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.
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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 ('55572'))
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 ('55572'))
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 ANC10FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAntares MA-32 · Chugiak, AKThe pilot's decision to pitch the aircraft excessively during a steep climbing maneuver, resulting in a loss of control and an aerodynamic tumble.NTSB CEN10LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Echo Super · Baytown, TXThe failure of the landing gear bolts.NTSB CEN10FA141Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Marysville, OHThe pilot's improper decision to initiate and continue a flight into instrument meteorological conditions that led to spatial disorientation and a loss of control during cruise flight.NTSB ERA10CA137Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Fort Myers, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN10FA107Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 · Waxahachie, TXA loss of aircraft control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10CA066Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportNephew Alan H Kitfox · Agua Caliente Springs, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glide path that ensured obstacle clearance during final approach to land.NTSB ERA10CA087Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Ashland, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during the landing approach.NTSB ERA10CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportParadise USA Paradise P-1 Slsa LW · Plant City, FLThe pilot's improper flare while landing, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR10LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Franklin, CAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of the certified flight instructor's improper fuel system management.NTSB ERA10CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRemos Remos G-3/ · Sims, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude, resulting in controlled flight into water.NTSB CEN09LA611Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMckenna James E AVID-CATAL · Inks Lake, TXThe pilot’s decision to take off with a known airframe deficiency.NTSB ERA09CA535Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportC A Tecnam P2002 Sier · Enterprise, ALThe student pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN09CA588Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPowrachute Airwolf · New London, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during takeoff and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB ERA09LA540Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Gettysburg, PAThe failure of the left main wheel attachment fitting due to overstress.NTSB WPR09CA433Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSwalley Mark H CH 701 SP · Bremerton, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions and failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB CEN09CA478Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportP&M Quik GT450 · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR09CA349Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Snohomish, WAA complete loss of engine power due to the failure of the airplane's engine-driven fuel pump.NTSB CEN09CA435Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · North Vernon, INThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a stall and nose over during touchdown.NTSB CEN09CA432Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRemos Remos G-3/ · Erie, COThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and the flight instructor's delayed reaction to take control and recover.NTSB WPR09CA346Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Sulphur Creek, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN09CA407Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRemos G-3/6000 · Oshkosh, WIA total loss of total engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the instructor pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the creased fuel quantity tube.NTSB ERA09LA369Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportP&M Quikr · Cedar Town, GAA loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason.NTSB CEN09LA379Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUrban Air Sro UFM-13 · Bourne Stage, TXThe pilot’s exceedance of the aircraft’s placarded never-exceed speed (Vne), resulting in aerodynamic flutter in the empennage and the subsequent in-flight structural failure of the aft portion of the fuselage.NTSB ERA09IA326Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportIniziative Sky Arrow · Marietta, GAAn electrical fire due to the lack of a positive locking mechanism for the fuse retainer in the main fuse block, which resulted in voltage fluctuations that caused thermal damage to the avionics cooling fan. Contributing to the incident was the student…NTSB CEN09CA326Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeropro CZ Eurofox · Bloomfield, INThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.NTSB ERA09CA300Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTecnam P2002 · Stevensville, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR09CA243Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportART Lee Delano CH701 · Oakdale, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions while landing.NTSB CEN09CA305Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design CT2K · Mitchell, SDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting winds during landing.NTSB CEN09CA289Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJihlavan KP · Crete, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.NTSB ERA09CA262Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTecnam P2002 Sierra · Lake Wales, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control and failure to maintain clearance from trees during initial climb.NTSB ERA09CA260Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Chesapeake, VAThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR09CA191Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRemos Gemini Remos · Jefferson, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswinds conditions while approaching to land.NTSB CEN09CA228Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRemos Remos GX · St. Charles, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path and airspeed during a simulated emergency approach. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA09LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Pittstown, NJThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing.NTSB CEN09LA238Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Lakeville, MNThe instructor pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, and the student pilot’s unintentional interference with the instructor’s rudder pedal during the go-around. Contributing to the accident was the cockpit design which allowed…NTSB ERA09FA141Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRemos Remos GX · Sebring, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight assembly and inspection which resulted in the pushrod connection to the left aileron not being connected, which led to a subsequent inflight loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR09FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportIniziative Industriali Italian SKY Arrow 600 · Malibu, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a low-altitude maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to perform a maneuver at a low altitude that was insufficient to allow him to recover from the loss of control. Contributing…NTSB ERA09FA005Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Swainsboro, GAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.NTSB SEA08CA212Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSport Flight International Astra · Spokane, WAThe pilot's excessive use of brakes and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CHI08LA286Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Delaware, OHThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB DFW08LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Roanoke, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience in the make and model of airplane.NTSB NYC08LA289Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEuropro CZ Eurofox · Millbrook, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB MIA08LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche P2002 Sierra · Woodbine, NJThe student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's degraded emotional/mental state due to stress.NTSB NYC08LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's improper flare during landing.NTSB CHI08FA196Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Sport Cruiser · Newark, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane in the landing pattern. Contributing to the severity of injuries was the failure of the pilot's shoulder harness.NTSB LAX08LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero SP Z O O AT-4 LSA · Hemet, CAThe student pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI08LA191Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDrochak Aventura II · Flushing, MIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08LA138Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportColyaer SL Freedom S100 · Limestone, ALThe pilot's loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons while making a water landing.NTSB SEA08LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik SportStar · Arlington, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll in gusty conditions.NTSB CHI08LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJust Highlander · Danville, PAThe student pilot's loss of control during takeoff.