# NTSB Accident GAA18CA077
> **Czech Sport Aircraft a.s. Sport Cruiser** · 2017-12-09 · Sacramento, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** GAA18CA077
- **Event ID:** 20171209X73416
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2017-12-09
- **Location:** Sacramento, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.5125, -121.493331
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Czech Sport Aircraft a.s.
- **Model:** Sport Cruiser
- **Registration:** N227US
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to securely lock the canopy before takeoff.

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