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April 29, 2008 · Evektor Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · N930LA
Greenwood, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 29, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Greenwood, IN
Aircraft
Evektor Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus
Tail Number
N930LA
Operator
Kevin S Bandy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA122
The student pilot was preparing to do the engine run-up of the light-sport airplane by increasing the engine to 4,000 rpms. He reported that his right foot slipped off the brake pedal and his foot partially came out of his shoe. While attempting to reset his foot in his shoe, he released the brake. The airplane turned and went off the paved surface and into a cornfield. The front of the airplane sustained substantial damage when the front wheel/gear struck the field.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The student pilot was preparing to do the engine run-up of the light-sport airplane by increasing the engine rpm's to 4,000 rpm's. He reported that his right foot slipped off the brake pedal and his foot partially came out of his shoe. While attempting to reset his foot in his shoe, he released the brake. The airplane turned and went off the paved surface and went into a cornfield. The front of the airplane sustained substantial damage when the front wheel/gear struck the field.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 EDT
Nearest AirportGreenwood Municipal (0nm)
Runway10
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftEvektor Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus
Tail NumberN930LA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKevin S Bandy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 ULS · Reciprocating · 100
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Sprt
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0