ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356562
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| Date: | Friday 18 October 1996 |
| Time: | 11:52 LT |
| Type: | Burns Burn EXPERIMENTAL |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N239AH |
| MSN: | SA101 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 185 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-360-A1A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Sitka, AK -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KSIT) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that he was in a hurry, and was trying to complete his takeoff before the arrival of an inbound jet. He stated that he did not lock the cockpit canopy. During takeoff, approximately 10 feet in the air, the canopy came open, and the airplane fell to the runway and was damaged.
Probable Cause: the pilot's failure to follow the checklist and secure the cockpit door/canopy.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC97LA004
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 08:32 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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