NONE · Grumman-Schweizer G-164C · 2008-05-05 · De Witt, AR, USA
Event
NTSB number
DEN08CA089
Event ID
20080612X00841
Type
Accident
Date
2008-05-05
Location
De Witt, AR, USA
Coordinates
34.262222, -91.307502
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Grumman-Schweizer
Model
G-164C
Registration
N6671K
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper decision to attempt to close the canopy in flight, and his diverted attention resulting in the airplane impacting the terrain. Contributing to the accident was the excessively worn canopy latch.