ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 237546
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Date: | Saturday 23 November 2019 |
Time: | 16:30 |
Type: | CZAW SportCruiser |
Owner/operator: | Private |
Registration: | N595SC |
MSN: | 06SC002 |
Year of manufacture: | 2006 |
Total airframe hrs: | 920 hours |
Engine model: | Rotax 912S |
Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
Category: | Accident |
Location: | Lamar, CO -
United States of America
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Phase: | Approach |
Nature: | Private |
Departure airport: | Alamosa, CO (ALS) |
Destination airport: | Lamar, CO (LAA) |
Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Confidence Rating: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Narrative:The pilot reported that, during the approach, the canopy opened, and he was distracted "because it was like a tornado in the plane." He attempted to hold the canopy closed, and in the confusion, the airplane impacted the ground short of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. According to Federal Aviation Administration inspectors who examined the airplane after the accident, no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies were found with the canopy handle, latch, or catch.
Probable Cause: The pilot's distraction due to an open canopy during final approach, which resulted in a loss of altitude and ground impact short of the runway.
Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Report number: | GAA20CA092 |
Status: | Investigation completed |
Duration: | 7 months |
Download report: | Final report |
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Sources:
NTSB
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Revision history:
Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
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