SERS · Czech Aircraft Works Sportcruiser · 2010-06-02 · San Diego, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR10LA276
Event ID
20100602X35725
Type
Accident
Date
2010-06-02
Location
San Diego, CA, USA
Coordinates
32.816665, -116.966667
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Czech Aircraft Works
Model
Sportcruiser
Registration
N334BB
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The inadvertent opening of the aircraft canopy during the takeoff climb, which distracted the pilot and resulted in his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was a lack of guidance in the manufacturer's pilot operating handbook addressing an open canopy during flight.