# NTSB Accident CEN10FA278
> **EVEKTOR AEROTECHNIK Sportstar Plus** · 2010-05-29 · Richmond, TX, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN10FA278
- **Event ID:** 20100601X41113
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2010-05-29
- **Location:** Richmond, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.683889, -95.837501
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** EVEKTOR AEROTECHNIK
- **Model:** Sportstar Plus
- **Registration:** N121EV
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAWN
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The opening of the cockpit canopy in-flight due to improper latching, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.

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*Source: [NTSB CAROL](https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-main-public/basic-search?source=ntsb&type=event&ntsb_number=CEN10FA278) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*