# NTSB Accident CEN17LA181
> **AS+ LTD AC 4** · 2017-05-13 · Blair, NE, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN17LA181
- **Event ID:** 20170514X13152
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2017-05-13
- **Location:** Blair, NE, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.414722, -96.108886
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** AS+ LTD
- **Model:** AC 4
- **Registration:** N358R
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 0
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's loss of control due to his diverted attention as he attempted to close the canopy that opened during initial climb.

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