# NTSB Accident DEN08CA089
> **Grumman-Schweizer G-164C** · 2008-05-05 · De Witt, AR, USA · NONE
## 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.

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