MINR · Cessna 180 · 2019-08-20 · Arlington, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
GAA19CA517
Event ID
20190820X31500
Type
Accident
Date
2019-08-20
Location
Arlington, WA, USA
Coordinates
48.160831, -122.159164
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
180
Registration
N180TB
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
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.