# NTSB Accident ANC07FA102
> **CESSNA 180** · 2007-09-22 · Whittier, AK, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC07FA102
- **Event ID:** 20070926X01452
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2007-09-22
- **Location:** Whittier, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 60.635833, -148.335006
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 180
- **Registration:** N46209
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the pilot's seat to engage, or remain engaged, and the pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during takeoff-initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to comply with an FAA AD regarding the pilot's seat rails.

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