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Aviation accident ERA24LA357

NONE · CESSNA 172 · 2024-08-15 · Elkwood, VA, USA

Event

NTSB number
ERA24LA357
Event ID
20240823194986
Type
Accident
Date
2024-08-15
Location
Elkwood, VA, USA
Coordinates
38.530225, -77.856007

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
CESSNA
Model
172
Registration
N8400X
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to correctly reinstall the airplane’s left seat, resulting in the movement of the seat during the takeoff roll, and the subsequent loss of control and runway excursion.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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