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September 9, 2018 · Halladay Roy Lockheed T-33 · N514RH
Denver, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 9, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Denver, CO
Aircraft
Halladay Roy Lockheed T-33 (2000)
Tail Number
N514RH
Operator
T-33 Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA544
The pilot reported that, upon landing, he activated the canopy motor to open the canopy about 2 inches, but the canopy continued to open, separated from the airframe, and struck the empennage. He added that it was standard procedure upon landing to open the canopy slightly to aid in slowing the airplane and egress in a runway excursion event. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot added that the emergency canopy release, which anchors the canopy to the airframe when the canopy motor was turned on, was inadvertently released during the flight.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to verify that the emergency canopy release was in the correct position when opening the canopy during landing, which resulted in the canopy separating from the airplane and subsequently impacting the empennage.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, it was standard procedure upon landing to open the canopy slightly to aid in slowing the airplane and egress in a runway excursion event. Upon landing, the pilot activated the canopy motor to open the canopy about 2 inches, but the canopy continued to open, separated from the airframe and struck the tail. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot added that emergency canopy release, which anchors the canopy to the airframe when the canopy motor was turned on, was inadvertently released during the flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:10 MDT
Nearest AirportRocky Mountain Metropolitan (0nm NNW)
Runway12L
Runway Length9000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHalladay Roy Lockheed T-33
Tail NumberN514RH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorT-33 Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsAllison · J33-A35 · Turbojet · 5200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 7 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time18:47
Weather SourceWFAC