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NTSB investigation record

NYC88LA206

Completed

Schweizer Sgs1-34· N65920

Date
August 7, 1988
Location
Kutztown, PA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

Loss of control during takeoff after the canopy came open. Contributing was the failure of the pilot to properly close the canopy prior to takeoff.

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