Pilot Debrief

Evektor Aerotechnik SportStar Plus near Greenwood, IN — 2008-04-29

Final reportCHI08CA122
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Date
2008-04-29
Location
Greenwood, IN, USA
Airport
HFY
Aircraft
Evektor Aerotechnik SportStar Plus
Registration
N930LA
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during engine run-up.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot was preparing to do the engine run-up of the light-sport airplane by increasing the engine to 4,000 rpms. He reported that his right foot slipped off the brake pedal and his foot partially came out of his shoe. While attempting to reset his foot in his shoe, he released the brake. The airplane turned and went off the paved surface and into a cornfield. The front of the airplane sustained substantial damage when the front wheel/gear struck the field.

NTSB coding

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