HOLMGREEN JOHN B RV8A
Carlsbad, CA — August 1, 2010
Event Information
| Date | August 1, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR10CA428 |
| Event ID | 20100825X34013 |
| Location | Carlsbad, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.12361, -117.27472 |
| Airport | McClellan - Palomar Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | HOLMGREEN JOHN B |
| Model | RV8A |
| 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 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.
Full 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.
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.