MINR · SCHWEIZER SGS 1 34 · 2014-08-19 · Marana, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR14CA350
Event ID
20140820X35015
Type
Accident
Date
2014-08-19
Location
Marana, AZ, USA
Coordinates
32.426944, -111.389442
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
SCHWEIZER
Model
SGS 1 34
Registration
N7628
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to ensure the canopy was locked during the pre-takeoff inspection which led to the canopy opening in flight and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the subsequent landing.