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N525JH accident description

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Crash location 33.123611°N, 117.274723°W
Nearest city Carlsbad, CA
33.158093°N, 117.350594°W
5.0 miles away
Tail number N525JH
Accident date 01 Aug 2010
Aircraft type Holmgreen John B RV8A
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

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 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.

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