Pilot Debrief

HOLMGREEN JOHN B RV8A near Carlsbad, CA — 2010-08-01

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Date
2010-08-01
Location
Carlsbad, CA, USA
Airport
CRQ
Aircraft
HOLMGREEN JOHN B RV8A
Registration
N525JH
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate pretakeoff checks and failure to maintain control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention due to the open canopy.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, at the time of rotation, the canopy started to slide rearward. As the pilot attempted to close the canopy the airplane nosed over and the propeller struck the runway, substantially damaging the airplane’s firewall. The pilot further reported that the accident could have been prevented by conducting a “second check of proper canopy closure prior to entering [the] runway.” The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine prior to the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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