ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 295461
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| Date: | Friday 25 July 2003 |
| Time: | 19:00 LT |
| Type: |  Rutan VariEze |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N617JF |
| MSN: | 1312 |
| Engine model: | Continental 80A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Macomb, Michigan -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Utica-Berz-Macomb Airport, MI (UIZ/KUIZ) |
| Utica-Berz-Macomb Airport, MI (UIZ/KUIZ) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
An experimental amateur-built airplane sustained substantial damage on impact with a Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) antenna and with terrain during a takeoff. The pilot reported minor injuries. The pilot stated, "Canopy was not secured properly prior to take off, and opened in flight just after rotation. Pilot lost control of the aircraft attempting to close the canopy in flight."
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to secure the window canopy before takeoff and his failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a loss of control. The pilot's diverted attention is a contributing factor.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI03LA228
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Oct-2022 08:50 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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