Sonex WAIEX
Doylestown, PA — March 22, 2021
Event Information
| Date | March 22, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Doylestown, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.30532, -75.11964 |
| Airport | Doylestown Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA396 |
| Event ID | 20220316104789 |
Aircraft
| Make | Sonex |
| Model | WAIEX |
| Registration # | N220JD |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath during landing. Contributing to the accident was his failure to ensure the canopy locks were properly configured prior to flight.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.