# NTSB Accident NYC02LA004
> **Rich Woodstock I** · 2001-10-02 · Waynesburg, PA, USA · SERS
## 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.

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