Accident Details
Date
Friday, May 20, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA11CA313
Location
Greenville, KY
Event ID
20110526X11932
Coordinates
37.226112, -87.156387
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's loss of control during takeoff after he reached to secure a seatbelt that was wedged in the passenger door.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N68844
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15076179
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
GARRIS RANDY R
Address
545 ARNOLD HILL RD
Status
Deregistered
City
DRAKESBORO
State / Zip Code
KY 42337-2456
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during takeoff after becoming airborne, he saw that the passenger seatbelt was wedged in the right side door and dangling outside the airplane. As he reached to open the door to move the seatbelt inside the cabin, the airplane impacted the runway resulting in substantial damage to the tail section.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA11CA313