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July 2, 2012 · Evektor-Aerotechnik As Sportstar PLUS · N182EV
Lancaster, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 2, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lancaster, PA
Aircraft
Evektor-Aerotechnik As Sportstar PLUS
Tail Number
N182EV
Operator
Adventure Flight Training
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA443
The pilot initiated a takeoff and, as the airplane became airborne, the canopy opened. The pilot attempted to close the canopy and lost control of the airplane. The airplane landed hard on the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the airframe. The pilot stated that he failed to secure the canopy before takeoff and there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operations.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's attempt to secure an open canopy during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot initiated a takeoff and as the airplane became airborne, the canopy opened. The pilot attempted to close the canopy and lost control of the airplane. The airplane landed hard on the runway causing substantial damage to the airframe. The pilot stated he failed to secure the canopy before takeoff and there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:55 EDT
Nearest AirportLancaster Airport (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length4101 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEvektor-Aerotechnik As Sportstar PLUS
Tail NumberN182EV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAdventure Flight Training
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time23:56
Weather SourceWFAC