# NTSB investigations: Evektor-Aerotechnik SPORTSTAR NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA22LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA241.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Lancaster, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 21, 2022 · N503RK · Substantial damage > The improper installation and subsequent failure of the pushrod O-rings, which resulted in failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to oil starvation. - [NTSB WPR20CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA260.md): Evektor Aerotechnik Sportstar · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2020 · N644SB · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate decision to make a premature turn onto a taxiway which resulted in a collision with a taxiway sign. - [NTSB ERA20LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA234.md): Evektor Aerotechnik Sportstar · Ocala, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2020 · N820NG · Substantial damage > The pilot’s impairment or distraction due to an acute stroke, which resulted in an unstabilized approach and subsequent loss of airplane control during landing. - [NTSB GAA19CA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA446.md): Evektor Aerotechnik Sportstar · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2019 · N409EV · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent emergency landing and collision with a tree. - [NTSB GAA18CA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA394.md): Evektor Aerotechnik Sportstar · Louisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2018 · N902HB · Substantial damage > The student pilot's distraction due to a previous runway excursion and navigational issues during the accident flight and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the downwind leg, which… - [NTSB GAA16CA529](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA529.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Delaware, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2016 · N904LA · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s inadequate compensation for the quartering tailwind on landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control. - [NTSB GAA15CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA198.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Eufaula, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2015 · N804EV · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain direction control during takeoff, and the pilot's failure to ensure that the canopy of the airplane was secured and locked prior to departure. - [NTSB CEN14CA499](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA499.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Newark, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2014 · N800NW · Substantial damage > The student pilot did not maintain proper airspeed during the simulated emergency landing and failed to relinquish control to the flight instructor when the flight instructor attempted to intervene, which resulted in the loss of control. Contributing was the… - [NTSB CEN14CA470](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA470.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2014 · N821EV · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control while landing with a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot lack of experience flying in similar weather conditions. - [NTSB CEN14LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA385.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2014 · N636EV · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined during postaccident examination. - [NTSB WPR14LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA141.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Porterville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2014 · N817EV · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. - [NTSB CEN13CA521](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA521.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2013 · N407EV · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb in gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB WPR13CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA142.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · San Jose, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2013 · N811EV · Substantial damage > 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. - [NTSB CEN12CA600](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA600.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2012 · N904LA · Substantial damage > The failure of the right main landing gear strut due to a preexisting crack. - [NTSB ERA12CA506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA506.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Myerstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2012 · N633EV · Substantial damage > The student pilot's decision to continue the takeoff roll while trying to secure an open canopy and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to complete the pretakeoff checklist. - [NTSB CEN12CA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA356.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2012 · N902LA · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. - [NTSB ERA12CA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA302.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2012 · N505EV · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff, and her delayed remedial action in aborting the takeoff after the loss of directional control. - [NTSB WPR12CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA077.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2012 · N409EV · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB WPR11CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA219.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2011 · N636EV · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB WPR09CA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA349.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2009 · N827EV · Substantial damage > A complete loss of engine power due to the failure of the airplane's engine-driven fuel pump. - [NTSB DFW08LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA231.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2008 · N901LA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience in the make and model of airplane. - [NTSB DFW08LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA209.md): Evektor Aerotechnik Sportstar · St Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2008 · N411EV · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain control due to his task saturation as a result of his failure to set the pitch trim to the neutral position before takeoff. - [NTSB CHI08LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA228.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2008 · N605EV · Substantial damage > The certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action to the encountered stall. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's slow airspeed and inadvertent stall. - [NTSB CHI08LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA195.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Frankfort, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2008 · N603EV · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. - [NTSB CHI07CA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA315.md): Aerotechnik Sportstar-Evektor · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N806EV · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to relinquish the flight controls and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision which resulted in the certified flight instructor not being able to maintain directional control. Contributing factors included the student… - [NTSB DEN07FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA158.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik a.s. SportStar · Erie, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2007 · N616EV · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff-initial climb to avoid a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate preflight planning, his failure to calculate the airplane's weight and… - [NTSB ATL07CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA108.md): Evektor Aerotechnic Sportstar · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2007 · N604EV · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the student pilots failure to relinquish the flight controls when instructed to do so. - [NTSB MIA07CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA112.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2007 · N812EV · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent use of the wrong rudder during initial climb which resulted in a loss of control and collision with the ground. - [NTSB DFW07CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA145.md): Evektor sportstar · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2007 · N676EV · Substantial damage > Loss of control due to an unexpected crosswind gust. *This report was modified on May 23, 2008.* ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('0600012', '05616UU')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=0600012 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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