NONE · Marlin Varieze · 2009-04-20 · Santa Teresa, NM, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN09CA258
Event ID
20090421X54910
Type
Accident
Date
2009-04-20
Location
Santa Teresa, NM, USA
Coordinates
31.881111, -106.704719
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Marlin
Model
Varieze
Registration
N77JM
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, his failure to latch the canopy prior to takeoff, and his failure to complete the pretakeoff checklist due to his diverted attention.