Czech Sport Aircraft A S SPORTCRUISER — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
There are 160 Czech Sport Aircraft A S SPORTCRUISER airframes on record (built 2009–2019), 142 currently registered. 12 have one or more NTSB accident records (12 records total, 2 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 25, 2026.
Recent Czech Sport Aircraft A S SPORTCRUISER accidents
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain while maneuvering for a precautionary landing, at low altitude and at night.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
The misalignment of the carburetor piston slides, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and the flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an emergency landing, leading to an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
A missing fuel filler cap O-ring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel.
The pilot’s loss of control of the airplane after the inadvertent unlocking and opening of the canopy for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
The student pilot’s improper recovery from a power-off stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to properly monitor the student pilot during the stall recovery.
The fatigue failure of the No. 2 cylinder intake valve spring retainer due to air trapped in the lubrication system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the severity of the damage was the improper deployment of the ballistic recovery system.
