NTSB investigations: Evektor-Aerotechnik SPORTSTAR
29 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Evektor-Aerotechnik SPORTSTAR. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 2007 | 5 |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
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duckdb -csv -c "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"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ERA22LA241Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Lancaster, OHThe 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 WPR20CA260Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportEvektor Aerotechnik Sportstar · Las Vegas, NVThe student pilot's inadequate decision to make a premature turn onto a taxiway which resulted in a collision with a taxiway sign.NTSB ERA20LA234Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEvektor Aerotechnik Sportstar · Ocala, FLThe 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 GAA19CA446Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor Aerotechnik Sportstar · Tracy, CAThe 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 GAA18CA394Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor Aerotechnik Sportstar · Louisburg, NCThe 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 GAA16CA529Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Delaware, OHThe student pilot’s inadequate compensation for the quartering tailwind on landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB GAA15CA198Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Eufaula, ALThe 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 CEN14CA499Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Newark, ILThe 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 CEN14CA470Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Minneapolis, MNThe 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 CEN14LA385Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Wichita Falls, TXA 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 WPR14LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Porterville, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN13CA521Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Osage Beach, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb in gusty wind conditions.NTSB WPR13CA142Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · San Jose, CAThe 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 CEN12CA600Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Columbus, OHThe failure of the right main landing gear strut due to a preexisting crack.NTSB ERA12CA506Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Myerstown, PAThe 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 CEN12CA356Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Indianapolis, INThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.NTSB ERA12CA302Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Lancaster, PAThe 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 WPR12CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · San Diego, CAThe pilot's inadequate directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR11CA219Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Scottsdale, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR09CA349Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Snohomish, WAA complete loss of engine power due to the failure of the airplane's engine-driven fuel pump.NTSB DFW08LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Roanoke, TXThe 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 DFW08LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvektor Aerotechnik Sportstar · St Charles, MOThe 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 CHI08LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Maple Lake, MNThe 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 CHI08LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Frankfort, KYThe student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB CHI07CA315Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerotechnik Sportstar-Evektor · Maple Lake, MNThe 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 DEN07FA158Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik a.s. SportStar · Erie, COThe 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 ATL07CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor Aerotechnic Sportstar · Shirley, NYThe 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 MIA07CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Greenville, SCThe pilot's inadvertent use of the wrong rudder during initial climb which resulted in a loss of control and collision with the ground.NTSB DFW07CA145Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor sportstar · Grand Prairie, TXLoss of control due to an unexpected crosswind gust. *This report was modified on May 23, 2008.*