Aviation accident CEN12CA121

Name: aviation accident: BUTLER JOHN R SX 300 near Truth or Consequences (2012-01-03)
Start: 2012-01-03
Location: Truth or Consequences, NM, USA

NONE · BUTLER JOHN R SX 300 · 2012-01-03 · Truth or Consequences, NM, USA

Event

NTSB number: CEN12CA121
Event ID: 20120104X41711
Type: Accident
Date: 2012-01-03
Location: Truth or Consequences, NM, USA
Coordinates: 33.236946, -107.271667

Injuries

Highest injury: NONE
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 1
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: BUTLER JOHN R
Model: SX 300
Registration: N120J
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot did not maintain airplane control during takeoff due to his distraction with the improperly secured canopy, which he forgot to latch.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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