Pilot shares moment the canopy of her aircraft suddenly opened mid-flight

A pilot named Nariné faced a frightening incident during an aerobatic training flight when the canopy of her aircraft unexpectedly opened and shattered mid-flight. She attributes the incident to not properly checking the canopy locking pin before takeoff. Additionally, flying without eye protection exacerbated the situation and resulted in vision impairment that took 28 hours to fully recover. Despite communication challenges with her coach due to noise, she persevered through the ordeal. Nariné, a certified commercial pilot and flight instructor residing in the Netherlands, has achieved remarkable feats in aerobatics, including winning championships and making history as the first female pilot to receive prestigious awards in the country.