Final NTSB investigations: Rotax 912 IS series
42 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Rotax 912 IS 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
| 2016 | 4 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 3 |
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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 ('55593'))
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 ('55593'))
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 ERA26LA181Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeroprakt Mfg SP Z O O A32 · Lexington, KYThe flight instructor’s improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and a forced landing to rough terrain.NTSB ERA26LA176Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportIcon A5 · Levittown, PRAn oil line separation at a barbed fitting in an experimental airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.NTSB CEN26LA125Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV-12IS · Appleton, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed during landing and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the runway. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed…NTSB ERA26LA083Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportIcon A5 · Gulf Shores, ALA nose landing gear collapse during landing.NTSB WPR26LA046Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMichael W Verzwyvelt SS-7 Super Sport · Boise, IDThe pilot’s operation of the airplane while intoxicated, resulting in its impact with obstacles while on approach.NTSB ERA25LA318Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportScoda Aeronautica Ltda Super Petrel LS · Portsmouth, NHThe pilot’s failure to extend the airplane’s landing gear before landing.NTSB ANC25LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFrederick Joseph Shiple Kitfox SS7 · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's excessive application of the airplane’s wheel brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ERA25LA203Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSeamax Aircraft Ltda Seamax M-22 · Dahlgren Center, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to take off with a known…NTSB ERA25LA135Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportIcon A5 · Smithville, TNThe pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear prior to landing in water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the manufacturer’s provided checklist.NTSB WPR25LA069Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSling Sling LSA · Carson, CAThe pilot’s decision to conduct a prolonged slip against warnings specified in the Pilot’s Operating Handbook which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA25FA071Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMagni Builder M-16 · Foley, ALThe sport pilot’s failure to maintain control of the gyroplane during initial climb, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA24FA395Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportEvolution Revo · Zephyrhills, FLThe flight instructor’s failure to ensure the haul back cable was securely connected to the “J” hook prior to departing on the accident flight, which resulted in the cable becoming disconnected and the wings folding up during flight.NTSB CEN24LA359Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPipistrel Italia S R L Virus SW · Boulder, COThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a nose down attitude and subsequent porpoised landing.NTSB WPR24LA281Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik A S Harmony LSA · Grants, NMA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN24LA289Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEvektor Aerotechnik EV97 · Midland, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi due to strong wind gusts.NTSB WPR24LA228Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV-12IS · Scappoose, ORThe pilot’s failure to remove the seat belt used as a flight control lock from the right control stick before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control, an aerodynamic stall, and a collision with terrain during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB ANC24LA024Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEvolution Revo · Carson City, NVThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain control of the weight-shift control aircraft, during takeoff, which resulted in collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN24LA149Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVan's RV-12iS · Lake Elmo, MNThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the nose gear collapsing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s lack of experience.NTSB ERA24LA163Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik A S Harmony LSA · Seffner, FLThe improper installation of the fuel line that connected the fuel pump to the four-way distributor, which resulted in fuel starvation when the line became disconnected.NTSB WPR24LA085Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik A S Harmony LSA · Santa Ana, CAA loss of airplane control due to wake turbulence resulting from the instructor pilot’s decision to continue the landing into a drifting wake vortex.NTSB CEN23LA398Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVan's RV-12 · Crystal, MNThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and an overstress fracture of the nose landing gear strut.NTSB WPR23LA270Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSling Sling LSA · Palm Springs, CAFailure of the landing gear strut during takeoff due to a preexisting cracks that were caused by a manufacturing anomaly during the composite fiber layup process.NTSB CEN23FA270Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportIcon A5 · Onamia, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the water while flying at a low altitude.NTSB CEN23LA184Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRans S7 · Gardner, KSThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover.NTSB WPR23LA015Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeroprakt Manufacturing SP Zoo A22LS · Prescott, AZThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing with a wind gust, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.NTSB WPR22LA135Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirplane Factory Sling LSA · Torrance, CAThe flight instructor’s loss of airplane control during an aborted landing due to a wind shift, which resulted in an impact with a runway sign.NTSB ERA22LA142Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV-12IS · Big Pine Key, FLThe pilot’s inadequate preflight and in-flight weather planning and his improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into an area of limited visibility in moderate precipitation, which resulted in a loss of airplane control due to spatial…NTSB ERA21LA025Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAero Bristell Bristell LSA · Carlisle, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during an attempted go-around in gusty crosswinds.NTSB WPR21LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRalph C Kimball Sea Rey · Parker Dam, CAThe inadvertent encounter with water wake during the takeoff sequence that degraded the airplane’s airspeed and resulted in the pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the initial climb.NTSB WPR21LA003Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEvolution Revo · Hawthorne, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.NTSB CEN20LA207Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportIcon A5 · Duluth, MNThe pilot’s failure to remove an object from the airplane’s exterior, which impacted the propeller blades when he applied full power, causing them to fracture and damage the airplane.NTSB GAA20CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportIcon A5 · Chester, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach angle in dark night conditions, which resulted in a collision with treetops and a subsequent hard landing.NTSB CEN19LA242Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIcon A5 · Lake, MIThe pilot's improper decision to operate the airplane in exceedance of the airplane manufacturer’s operating limitations, which led to an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to continue attempting the takeoff…NTSB CEN19LA220Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportIcon A5 · Wheeling, ILThe pilot’s decision to operate the engine above its maximum continuous speed for most of the flight, which led to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA19CA036Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirplane Factory Sport Light · Carson City, NVThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ANC18FA007Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportIcon A5 · Clearwater, FLThe pilot's improper decision to perform aggressive, low-altitude maneuvers due to his impairment from the use of multiple psychoactive substances, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB WPR17FA101Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportIcon A5 · Lake Berryessa, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's mistaken entry into a canyon surrounded by steep rising terrain while at a low altitude for reasons that could not be…NTSB GAA17CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportIcon A5 · Key Largo, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA17CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvolution Revo · Carson City, NVThe pilot receiving instruction's inadvertent application of throttle during the engine start, which led to an inadvertent acceleration and a roll-over.NTSB GAA17CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirplane Factory Sling · Torrance, CAThe student pilot's improper landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a porpoised hard landing and a runway excursion.NTSB CEN16LA283Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBristell E-LSA · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack on short final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction with other traffic in the…NTSB WPR16LA071Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEvolution Revo · Buckeye, AZThe pilot's improper decision to operate the high-performance aircraft despite warnings from a flight instructor that he did not have the experience to operate the aircraft that had different and more sensitive handling characteristics than the…