N9619T

Substantial
None

CESSNA 210S/N: 57419

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
NTSB Number
WPR09CA059
Location
Sheridan, WY
Event ID
20081219X72119
Coordinates
44.769165, -106.980278
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

Maintenance personnel's failure to reinstall the left front pilot's seat correctly, which resulted in the pilot's loss of control and subsequent impact with a taxiway sign.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N9619T
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
57419
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1961
Model / ICAO
210C210
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MADEWELL INC
Address
68 LOWER PRAIRIE DOG RD
Status
Deregistered
City
SHERIDAN
State / Zip Code
WY 82801-9605
Country
United States

Analysis

During the preflight inspection the pilot noticed a small amount of hydraulic oil pooled by the trim wheel. In order to trouble shoot the problem maintenance personnel removed the left front pilot's seat and then reinstalled it when the problem was resolved. After adding full power and during the takeoff roll the pilot's seat abruptly slid to the full back position, resulting in the airplane veering sharply to the left as the pilot's feet left the rudder pedals. In order to avoid taxi signs on the left side of the runway the pilot rotated, but then he heard something strike the airplane. Airborne, the pilot managed to get the seat forward, climb to pattern altitude, and land uneventfully. After securing the airplane the pilot noticed that the left front seat had not been reinstalled in the seat rail, but was resting on top of it. Damage to the airplane consisted of a propeller strike, a hole in the undercarriage, and damage to both horizontal stabilizers.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA059