Pilot Debrief

Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportscruiser near Lamar, CO — 2019-11-23

Final reportGAA20CA092
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Date
2019-11-23
Location
Lamar, CO, USA
Airport
LAA
Aircraft
Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportscruiser
Registration
N595SC
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's distraction due to an open canopy during final approach, which resulted in a loss of altitude and ground impact short of the runway.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during the approach, the canopy opened, and he was distracted "because it was like a tornado in the plane." He attempted to hold the canopy closed, and in the confusion, the airplane impacted the ground short of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. According to Federal Aviation Administration inspectors who examined the airplane after the accident, no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies were found with the canopy handle, latch, or catch.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents2

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