# NTSB Accident NYC98FA117
> **MORELLI RANS S9** · 1998-05-26 · TAUNTON, MA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC98FA117
- **Event ID:** 20001211X10173
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1998-05-26
- **Location:** TAUNTON, MA, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** MORELLI
- **Model:** RANS S9
- **Registration:** N1189Z
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's operation of the aircraft in an unapproved configuration contrary to procedures resulting in diminished aircraft control, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft resulting in a stall/spin event.  Contributing factors were the non-installation of the canopy and engine cowling during flight.

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