SERS · Rich Woodstock I · 2001-10-02 · Waynesburg, PA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC02LA004
Event ID
20011016X02096
Type
Accident
Date
2001-10-02
Location
Waynesburg, PA, USA
Coordinates
39.889244, -80.180824
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Rich
Model
Woodstock I
Registration
N21468
FAR Part
091
Engines
0
Damage
MINR
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
An improperly secured canopy latch, which resulted in canopy separation during liftoff and the pilot's subsequent loss of control. A factor was the improper installation of the latch.