# NTSB MKC86LA120: Eagle DW-1, N8814M, Corning, AR, May 29, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: May 29, 1986, 16:00 local (21:00 UTC)
- Place: Corning, AR
- Coordinates: 36.410087, -90.579772 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.4101&lon=-90.5798&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 34186
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC86LA120
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/34186/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA120

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, takeoff - roll/run
  - miscellaneous equipment - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
  - checklist - not followed, pilot in command (cause)
  - window,flight compartment window/windshield - separation (contributing factor)
- Loss of control - on ground/water, takeoff - roll/run
  - lift-off - not maintained, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - diverted attention, pilot in command (cause)
- Nose over, takeoff - roll/run

## Analysis

THE PLT WAS MAKING HIS SECOND FLT IN THIS ACFT WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. HE FAILED TO LOCK THE COCKPIT CANOPY BEFORE START OF TAKEOFF ROLL. DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL THE CANOPY OPENED AND SEPARATED FROM THE ACFT. THE PLT DIVERTED HIS ATTENTION FROM FLYING THE ACFT AND LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE ACFT. THE ACFT ROLLED OFF THE SIDE OF THE RWY AND NOSED OVER.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8814M](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8814M-2013-03-25), registration cancelled 2013-03-25, S/N DW-1-0088-82, built 1982 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Eagle Aircraft Co. DW-1
- Registry model: [Eagle EAGLE DW-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/eagle-eagle-dw-1) (registry code 3230203) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming IO-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-540-series) (registry code 41530, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: DW-1-0088-82
- Airframe hours: 705
- Engines: LYCOMING IO-540 300 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Other work use, Part 91
- Operator: D.C.Morrison
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, April 16, 1986
- Airport: 4M9, Municipal, runway 18, 3,500 × 48 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 41; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 6,000 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 320° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 82 °F, dew point 64 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19860529020239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860529020239A), May 29, 1986: Eagle DW1, Corning, AR, Substantial damage. On takeoff roll, canopy opened and fell off. Aircraft veered off runway side,nosed over. Canopy improperly latched.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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