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May 7, 2017 · John Murphy JSX-2 NO Series · N458V
Chesterfield, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 7, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Chesterfield, MO
Aircraft
John Murphy JSX-2 NO Series (2016)
Tail Number
N458V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA272
The pilot reported that, after takeoff, about "100 ft. above ground level," the canopy opened and the airplane became "very hard to control." He added that he was able to return to the airport to land; however, during the approach, the airplane was unstable due to the "pitching and yawing." Subsequently, during the landing flare, when he reduced engine power, the airplane touched down hard, and the landing gear collapsed. The airplane exited the runway to the right and came to rest nose down. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to ensure that the canopy was properly secured before takeoff, which resulted in an unstable landing flare and hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, after takeoff, about "100 ft. above ground level" the canopy opened and the airplane became "very hard to control". He added, that he was able to return to the airport to land, however during the approach the airplane was unstable due to the "pitching and yawing". Subsequently, during the landing flare when he reduced engine power, the airplane touched down hard and the landing gear collapsed. The airplane exited the runway to the right, and came to rest nose down. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 CDT
Nearest AirportSpirit Of St Louis (0nm)
Runway8R
Runway Length7485 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftJohn Murphy JSX-2 NO Series
Tail NumberN458V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsPbs Velkabites · TJ-100 · Turbojet · 247
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 73 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time17:54
Weather SourceWFAC