Summary
On July 02, 2012, a Evektor-aerotechnik As SPORTSTAR PLUS (N182EV) was involved in an incident near Lancaster, PA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's attempt to secure an open canopy during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA12CA443. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N182EV.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's attempt to secure an open canopy during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
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.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA12CA443