Accident Details
Date
Saturday, December 7, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA25LA070
Location
Valdosta, GA
Event ID
20241209199398
Coordinates
30.768563, -83.271157
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
A hard landing and subsequent gear collapse due to the pilot’s failure to securely close the airplane canopy and its subsequent opening on short final.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
CLAPP WILLIAM M
Address
3913 ROWELL RD
City
VALDOSTA
State / Zip Code
GA 31606-0631
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA25LA070