# NTSB investigations: Evektor-Aerotechnik SPORTSTAR PLUS

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 WPR14CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA175.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Monterey, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2014 · N923LA · Substantial damage
  > The sport pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during taxi as a result of improperly manipulating the engine power.
- [NTSB ERA12CA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA443.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2012 · N182EV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to secure an open canopy during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA370.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Erie, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2012 · N617EV · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper performance of a soft field takeoff procedure, which resulted in a loss of airplane control, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action to correct the situation.
- [NTSB CEN12CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA281.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2012 · N919LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA413.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2010 · N927LA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA278.md): Evektor Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Richmond, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N121EV · Substantial damage
  > The opening of the cockpit canopy in-flight due to improper latching, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN10FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA141.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Marysville, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2010 · N930LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to initiate and continue a flight into instrument meteorological conditions that led to spatial disorientation and a loss of control during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CEN09LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA238.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Lakeville, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2009 · N906LA · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, and the student pilot’s unintentional interference with the instructor’s rudder pedal during the go-around. Contributing to the accident was the cockpit design which allowed…
- [NTSB NYC08LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA258.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2008 · N925LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing.
- [NTSB SEA08LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA164.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik SportStar · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2008 · N918LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll in gusty conditions.
- [NTSB CHI08CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA122.md): Evektor Aerotechnik SportStar Plus · Greenwood, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2008 · N930LA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during engine run-up.
- [NTSB DEN08LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA031.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2007 · N617EV · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing factors were the delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor, and the ditch.

## 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 ('060004N'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=060004N

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