NTSB investigations: Rotax 912ULS series, TX
37 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.
Cases per year
| 2007 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'TX' 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 ('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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TX' 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 ('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 CEN26LA161Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Seguin, TXThe failure of the landing gear weldment that resulted in separation of the right main landing gear.NTSB CEN26LA055Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJust Highlander · Brazos, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-level maneuvering along a river.NTSB CEN24LA292Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Lewisville, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with water. Contributing to the accident were crosswind gusts.NTSB CEN24LA217Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportZenith Stol CH 750 · Caney, TXThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing,NTSB CEN24LA124Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSearey Classic · Winchester, TXThe pilot’s failure to attain/maintain airplane control during a landing approach that resulted in an uncontrolled descent and an impact with the lake.NTSB CEN24FA101Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportLockwood AIR CAM · Ranchitos Las Lomas, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a meteorological evaluation tower.NTSB CEN24LA096Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLockwood AIR CAM · Liberty Hill, TXThe reported simultaneous and total loss of engine power to both engines during a power reduction for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN23LA386Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSilverlight AR-1 · Granbury, TXThe pilot’s improper takeoff procedure which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff.NTSB CEN23LA180Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSearey LSX · Pottsboro, TXThe pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear before a water landing.NTSB CEN23FA016Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVans RV-12 · Chandler, TXThe loss of control inflight for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN21LA181Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEvolution Revolt · Seminole, TXThe student pilot’s loss of trike control while maneuvering at low altitude in gusting wind conditions, resulting in an impact with terrain.NTSB CEN20CA348Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportProgressive Aerodyne Searey · League City, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a water takeoff after an encounter with the wake from a boat.NTSB CEN20LA339Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCzech Sport Sportcruiser · Gober, TXThe student pilot’s improper recovery from a power-off stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to properly monitor the student pilot during the stall recovery.NTSB CEN19LA173Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJust Highlander · Quinlan, TXThe pilot's decision to depart with minimal runway available and his improper soft-field takeoff procedure, which resulted in impact with trees due to a slow airspeed and settling effect during climb out.NTSB GAA19CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportClifford E Massey AR-1 · Anahuac, TXThe pilot's improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA393Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportZenair Zenith Stol CH 701 · San Saba, TXThe pilot’s improper landing flare during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing and a nose-over.NTSB CEN18LA119Accident · Serious injuriesClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportCzech Sport Piper Sport · Addison, TXThe operator’s use of improper fuel, which resulted in partial loss of engine power due to vapor lock.NTSB CEN18LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCharles A Brazil MTO Sport · McCoy, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a powerline during landing.NTSB CEN16LA221Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw HXB · Sealy, TXFailure of maintenance personnel to comply with the engine manufacturer’s mandatory service bulletin, which resulted in failure of the mechanical fuel pump diaphragm and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA16CA145Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeropro CZ A220 · Canton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with trees.NTSB CEN16FA094Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Echo Super · Arcola, TXThe student pilot's loss of control after exceeding the airplane's critical angle-of-attack, which lead to a power-on, aerodynamic departure stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate oversight of the student pilot.NTSB CEN15LA355Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWorld Spirit · Granbury, TXThe pilot’s failure to use the fuel boost pump following the loss of engine power and the fuel system’s inadequate design, which did not allow for equalization of fuel between the fuel tanks and led to a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and…NTSB CEN14LA385Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Wichita Falls, TXA partial loss of engine power, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined during postaccident examination.NTSB CEN14LA226Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Greenville, TXThe fatigue failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve due to excessive wear of the corresponding train tappet, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN14TA116Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportAutogyro Mtosport · Spring, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain the gyroplane’s rotor control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN13CA017Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHunthrop Autogyro MTO Sport · Bourland, TXThe pilot's decision to fly the gyroplane in gusty wind conditions that exceeded his limitations and his resultant loss of control during takeoff.NTSB CEN12CA281Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Houston, TXThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN11LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Austin, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10FA278Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportEvektor Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Richmond, TXThe opening of the cockpit canopy in-flight due to improper latching, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN10CA239Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRemos G-3/600 · Fort Worth, TXThe student pilot’s loss of control and the instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN10LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Echo Super · Baytown, TXThe failure of the landing gear bolts.NTSB CEN10FA107Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 · Waxahachie, TXA loss of aircraft control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.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 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 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 DFW08CA107Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTecnam P2002 Sierra · La Porte, TXThe student pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing and the instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB DFW07CA145Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor sportstar · Grand Prairie, TXLoss of control due to an unexpected crosswind gust. *This report was modified on May 23, 2008.*