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October 21, 2005 · Cessna 172K · N46475

West Milford, NJ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 21, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
West Milford, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna 172K
Tail Number
N46475
Operator
Greenwood Lake Flight Training
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC06CA013

The pilot initiated the takeoff roll, and as the airplane accelerated, the pilot's seat slid back to its aft most limit. As a result, the airplane departed the runway, impacted bushes, and incurred substantial damage. A review of the airplane's maintenance logbooks revealed that a new set of seat rails had been installed in the airplane about 31 flight hours prior to the accident. Examination of the seat rails revealed that the inboard rail had been modified with the addition of 5 locking pin holes. The airplane was originally equipped with a single locking pin type seat; however, a dual locking pin type seat was installed. Selection of any seat position, other that the three most aft positions, resulted in partial engagement of a single locking pin, while the other locking pin rested on top of the opposite seat rail. This combination of seat and seat rails was improper.

NTSB Probable Cause

A loss of aircraft control as a result of the installation of an improper pilot seat which moved during the takeoff roll/run..

Full Narrative

The pilot initiated the takeoff roll, and as the airplane accelerated, the pilot's seat slick back to its aft most limit. As a result, the airplane departed the runway, impacted bushes, and incurred substantial damage. A review of the airplane's maintenance logbooks revealed that a new set of seat rails had been installed in the airplane about 31 flight hours prior to the accident. Examination of the seat rails revealed that the inboard rail had been modified with the addition of 5 locking pin holes. The airplane was originally equipped with a single locking pin type seat; however, a dual locking pin type seat was installed. Selection of any seat position, other that the three most aft positions, resulted in partial engagement of a single locking pin, while the other locking pin rested on top of the opposite seat rail. This combination of seat and seat rails was improper.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:40 EDT
Nearest AirportGreenwood Lake Airport (0nm)
Runway06
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172K
Tail NumberN46475
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGreenwood Lake Flight Training
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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