MINR · Evektor-Aerotechnik AS Sportstar Plus · 2012-06-14 · Erie, CO, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN12CA370
Event ID
20120615X04516
Type
Accident
Date
2012-06-14
Location
Erie, CO, USA
Coordinates
40.010276, -105.048057
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Evektor-Aerotechnik AS
Model
Sportstar Plus
Registration
N617EV
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
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.