# NTSB Accident ERA17CA068
> **BEECH A36** · 2016-12-12 · New Smyrna Beach, FL, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA17CA068
- **Event ID:** 20161212X35012
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2016-12-12
- **Location:** New Smyrna Beach, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.051944, -81.035278
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BEECH
- **Model:** A36
- **Registration:** N776WM
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inappropriate response to an emergency exit window opening in flight, which resulted in a loss of control, precautionary off-airport landing, and subsequent impact with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper repair of the emergency exit window before the flight.

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