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June 25, 1985 · Leslie J Royal VARI- EZE · N84JR
Rio Linda, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 25, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Rio Linda, CA
Aircraft
Leslie J Royal VARI- EZE
Tail Number
N84JR
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX85LA294
AS THE ACFT BEGAN ITS' CLIMB, AFTER TAKEOFF, THE CANOPY PARTIALLY OPENED. THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AS HE ATTEMPTED TO RELATCH THE CANOPY. THE ACFT TURNED OFF ITS PREVIOUS FLIGHT PATH AND COLLIDED WITH A PARKED ACFT AND TRUCK.
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AS THE ACFT BEGAN ITS' CLIMB, AFTER TAKEOFF, THE CANOPY PARTIALLY OPENED. THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AS HE ATTEMPTED TO RELATCH THE CANOPY. THE ACFT TURNED OFF ITS PREVIOUS FLIGHT PATH AND COLLIDED WITH A PARKED ACFT AND TRUCK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 PDT
Nearest AirportRIOLINDA (0nm N)
Runway2
Runway Length2620 ft
Runway Width42 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLeslie J Royal VARI- EZE
Tail NumberN84JR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 11 kt
Visibility35 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:55
Weather SourceWFAC