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Aviation accident WPR09LA016

1 fatal · Heisler Lancair Legacy · 2008-10-18 · Parowan, UT, USA

Event

NTSB number
WPR09LA016
Event ID
20081017X50355
Type
Accident
Date
2008-10-18
Location
Parowan, UT, USA
Coordinates
37.859443, -112.815834

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
Heisler
Model
Lancair Legacy
Registration
N151HT
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot failed to secure the canopy prior to takeoff, resulting in his inability to control the aircraft during the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from prescription medications and possible obstructive sleep apnea.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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