# NTSB Accident LAX96LA159
> **Gage VARI-EZE** · 1996-04-07 · CHINO, CA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX96LA159
- **Event ID:** 20001208X05605
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-04-07
- **Location:** CHINO, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.000968, -117.680686
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Gage
- **Model:** VARI-EZE
- **Registration:** N88VE
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's excessive initial climb attitude and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed.  The pilot's diverted attention to the unlatched canopy warning light, and his lack of familiarity with the aircraft were factors.

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