Pilot Debrief

EVEKTOR-AEROTECHNIK AS SPORTSTAR PLUS near Lancaster, PA — 2012-07-02

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Date
2012-07-02
Location
Lancaster, PA, USA
Airport
LNS
Aircraft
EVEKTOR-AEROTECHNIK AS SPORTSTAR PLUS
Registration
N182EV
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's attempt to secure an open canopy during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.

NTSB 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, 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 coding

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Docket documents4

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