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N120J accident description

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Crash location 33.236944°N, 107.271667°W
Nearest city Truth Or Consequences, NM
33.128405°N, 107.252807°W
7.6 miles away
Tail number N120J
Accident date 03 Jan 2012
Aircraft type Butler John R Sx 300
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

Prior to takeoff, the pilot forgot to properly latch the canopy. Shortly after rotation, the pilot noticed the canopy had partially opened. Subsequently, the airplane contacted the runway and the landing gear collapsed. The airplane came to rest upright on the side of the runway. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed the fuselage was bent and buckled. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot did not maintain airplane control during takeoff due to his distraction with the improperly secured canopy, which he forgot to latch.

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