MINR · CZECH SPORT AIRCRAFT A S SPORTCRUISER · 2012-05-17 · Shirley, NY, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA12CA341
Event ID
20120517X84920
Type
Accident
Date
2012-05-17
Location
Shirley, NY, USA
Coordinates
40.821388, -72.872779
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
CZECH SPORT AIRCRAFT A S
Model
SPORTCRUISER
Registration
N297SC
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after the cockpit canopy opened during the takeoff climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to securely lock the canopy before takeoff.