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April 28, 2014 · Evektor-Aerotechnik As Sportstar PLUS NO Series · N923LA

Monterey, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 28, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Monterey, CA
Aircraft
Evektor-Aerotechnik As Sportstar PLUS NO Series (2007)
Tail Number
N923LA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR14CA175

The sport pilot landed the airplane and was taxiing to his hangar. He maneuvered the airplane to position it for a push back when he was confused by the engine controls and added power instead of reducing power. The airplane taxied off the movement area, down into a ditch colliding with terrain. The firewall and forward fuselage sustained substantial damage during the impact sequence. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The sport pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during taxi as a result of improperly manipulating the engine power.

Full Narrative

The sport pilot had just landed after completing a local flight. He reported that while taxiing his airplane to position it for a push back into his hangar, he advanced power instead of reducing power. The airplane taxied off the movement area, down into a ditch colliding with terrain adjacent a taxi-way. The firewall and forward fuselage was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:40 PDT
Nearest AirportMonterey Peninsula (0nm W)
Runway28L
Runway Length7616 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftEvektor-Aerotechnik As Sportstar PLUS NO Series
Tail NumberN923LA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 0
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 82 · Sprt · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 41 C
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time16:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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