Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182P near San Andreas, CA — 2025-11-03

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Date
2025-11-03
Location
San Andreas, CA, USA
Airport
CPU
Aircraft
CESSNA 182P
Registration
N1303S
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s decision to adjust his seat during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the seat sliding aft and a subsequent loss of directional control.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the airplane reported that during the takeoff roll he attempted to adjust his seat forward. The seat slid to the full aft position. As a result, the pilot could no longer reach the pedals to maintain directional control. The airplane subsequently departed the runway and nosed over. The pilot was seriously injured and the airplane fuselage, wings and empennage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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