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March 7, 2000 · Cessna 150E · N6194T
Reedley, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 7, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Reedley, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 150E
Tail Number
N6194T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX00LA120
The pilot reported that as she started to taxi following engine start, her seat slipped back and she lost directional control of the aircraft. The pilot, who is 69 inches tall, reported she was unable to attain full rudder deflection for nose wheel steering or full use of the brakes. The tip of the left wing struck a pole before she could regain control.
NTSB Probable Cause
A loose seat latch which permitted the seat to move aft to a position where the pilot could no longer reach the controls.
Full Narrative
On March 7, 2000, at 1530 hours Pacific standard time, a Cessna 150E, N6194T, was substantially damaged when the left wing tip impacted a pole during taxi for takeoff at Reedley, California. The private certificated pilot was not injured. The local area, personal flight was operated by the owner under 14 CFR Part 91 and no flight plan was filed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The pilot reported that as she started to taxi following engine start, her seat slipped back and she lost directional control of the aircraft. The pilot, who is 69 inches tall, reported she was unable to attain full rudder deflection for nose wheel steering or full use of the brakes. The tip of the left wing struck a pole before she could regain control. The aft spar of the wing buckled near the wing root.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 PST
Nearest AirportReedley Municipal (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150E
Tail NumberN6194T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 76 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:56
Weather SourceWFAC