NONE · EVEKTOR-AEROTECHNIK AS SPORTSTAR PLUS · 2013-05-30 · Elyria, OH, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN13LA308
Event ID
20130530X54531
Type
Accident
Date
2013-05-30
Location
Elyria, OH, USA
Coordinates
41.344165, -82.17778
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
EVEKTOR-AEROTECHNIK AS
Model
SPORTSTAR PLUS
Registration
N319SV
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the canopy latch spring, which caused the canopy to open during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an improper part in the canopy latch assembly, which led to the failure of the canopy latch spring.