# NTSB Accident CEN10CA481
> **OLIVER A BRUCE RV6-A** · 2010-08-15 · Trenton, MO, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN10CA481
- **Event ID:** 20100816X11015
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2010-08-15
- **Location:** Trenton, MO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.08361, -93.590553
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** OLIVER A BRUCE
- **Model:** RV6-A
- **Registration:** N50BU
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The canopy opening shortly after takeoff due to an inadequate repair and subsequent failure of the canopy latch, resulting in a emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of available runway remaining for the forced landing.

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