Pilot Debrief

Cessna 180 near Arlington, WA — 2019-08-20

Final reportGAA19CA517
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Date
2019-08-20
Location
Arlington, WA, USA
Airport
AWO
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Registration
N180TB
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to properly secure the seat before takeoff, which resulted in it sliding back during takeoff and rendering him unable to reach the rudder pedals and throttle lever, a subsequent runway excursion, ground loop, and impact with a berm.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, before takeoff, he adjusted his seat. During takeoff, his seat slid back, and he was not able to reach the rudder pedals or throttle lever. The airplane accelerated, veered left, exited the runway to the left, ground looped, and impacted a berm. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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