N182EV is a 2007 Evektor-Aerotechnik As SPORTSTAR PLUS. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Rotax 912UL series rated at 80 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Vandalia, OH. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Nov 2019. It has been registered to its current owner since Mar 2021. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
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The pilot initiated a takeoff and as the airplane became airborne, the canopy opened. The pilot attempted to close the canopy and lost control of the airplane. The airplane landed hard on the runway causing substantial damage to the airframe. The pilot stated he failed to secure the canopy before takeoff and there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operations.
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