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March 10, 2013 · Evektor-Aerotechnik As Sportstar · N811EV
San Jose, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 10, 2013
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
San Jose, CA
Aircraft
Evektor-Aerotechnik As Sportstar
Tail Number
N811EV
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13CA142
The pilot reported that, as the airplane was about 10 feet above the runway during takeoff, the cockpit canopy began to open and rotate forward. The pilot reached up with his right hand to grab the canopy and hold it down. He decided to abort the takeoff and pointed the airplane back toward the runway. He could not manipulate the throttle with one hand on the stick and the other on the canopy, and the airplane landed at a groundspeed of about 55 knots. During the landing roll, the airplane departed the runway, substantially damaging the left wing root and buckling the fuselage behind the firewall. Postaccident examination of the canopy locking mechanism revealed that the canopy latch and handle were functioning properly.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to adequately latch the canopy before takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was practicing stop-and-go landings when during the second takeoff, as the airplane was about 10 feet above the runway, the cockpit canopy began to open up and rotate forward. The pilot reached up with his right hand to the canopy handle, located above his head, to hold the canopy down. He decided to abort the takeoff and pointed the airplane back toward the runway. With one hand on the stick and the other on the canopy he could not manipulate the throttle and the airplane landed faster than normal. During the landing roll, the airplane departed the runway, substantially damaging the left wing root and buckling the fuselage behind the firewall. Post accident examination of the canopy locking mechanism revealed that the canopy latch and handle was functioning correctly.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 PDT
Nearest AirportReid-Hillview Airport Of Santa (0nm)
Runway31
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEvektor-Aerotechnik As Sportstar
Tail NumberN811EV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · Sprt · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 16000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 41 C
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time20:47
Weather SourceWFAC