# NTSB Accident CEN12CA121
> **BUTLER JOHN R SX 300** · 2012-01-03 · Truth or Consequences, NM, USA · NONE
## 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.

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