SERS · Michael J. Kohout Glassair III · 2009-06-26 · Manassas, VA, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA09LA370
Event ID
20090627X85419
Type
Accident
Date
2009-06-26
Location
Manassas, VA, USA
Coordinates
38.712223, -77.501945
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Michael J. Kohout
Model
Glassair III
Registration
N2YT
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while attempting an emergency landing after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and distraction due to a separated fuel cap in flight.