# NTSB Accident CEN13LA308
> **EVEKTOR-AEROTECHNIK AS SPORTSTAR PLUS** · 2013-05-30 · Elyria, OH, USA · NONE
## 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.

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