# NTSB Accident ERA09LA370
> **Michael J. Kohout Glassair III** · 2009-06-26 · Manassas, VA, USA · SERS
## 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.

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