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March 18, 1982 · Cessna 172N · N73828
Thayer, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 18, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Thayer, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N73828
Operator
Chester W Sergent
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MKC82DA045
DURING TAKEOFF, THE PILOT'S SEAT SLID FULL AFT JUST AS THE AIRCRAFT BECAME AIRBORNE. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO REACH THE RUDDERS OR POWERPLANT CONTROLS AND COULD NOT CONTROL THE AIRCRAFT. THE PLANE CRASHED INTO TREES ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. NO PRE-IMPACT FAILURE OR DEFICIENCY WAS FOUND.
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DURING TAKEOFF, THE PILOT'S SEAT SLID FULL AFT JUST AS THE AIRCRAFT BECAME AIRBORNE. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO REACH THE RUDDERS OR POWERPLANT CONTROLS AND COULD NOT CONTROL THE AIRCRAFT. THE PLANE CRASHED INTO TREES ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. NO PRE-IMPACT FAILURE OR DEFICIENCY WAS FOUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 CST
Nearest AirportThayer Memorial (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN73828
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorChester W Sergent
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point15 C / 0 C
Altimeter0