# NTSB Accident DEN03LA132
> **Cessna 172P** · 2003-07-17 · Watkins, CO, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN03LA132
- **Event ID:** 20030721X01157
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-07-17
- **Location:** Watkins, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.783611, -104.535003
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 172P
- **Registration:** N98969
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the right seat shifting aft during the take off roll, rendering aircraft control not possible by the flight instructor.  Contributing factors include the inboard seat pin which did not engage fully, the outboard seat pin which was installed incorrectly, the inadequate installation procedures provided by the manufacturer and the parked aircraft on the ramp.

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