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December 17, 2008 · Cessna 210 · N9619T

Sheridan, WY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 17, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Sheridan, WY
Aircraft
Cessna 210
Tail Number
N9619T
Operator
Daleray Madewell
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA059

During the preflight inspection the pilot noticed a small amount of hydraulic oil pooled by the trim wheel. In order to troubleshoot the problem, maintenance personnel removed the left front pilot's seat and then reinstalled it when the problem was resolved. After adding full power and during the takeoff roll the pilot's seat abruptly slid to the full back position, resulting in the airplane veering sharply to the left as the pilot's feet left the rudder pedals. In order to avoid taxi signs on the left side of the runway, the pilot rotated, but then heard something strike the airplane. Airborne, the pilot managed to get the seat forward, climb to pattern altitude, and land uneventfully. After securing the airplane the pilot noticed that the left front seat had not been reinstalled in the seat rail, but was resting on top of it. Damage to the airplane consisted of a propeller strike, a hole in the undercarriage, and damage to both horizontal stabilizers.

NTSB Probable Cause

Maintenance personnel's failure to reinstall the left front pilot's seat correctly, which resulted in the pilot's loss of control and subsequent impact with a taxiway sign.

Full Narrative

During the preflight inspection the pilot noticed a small amount of hydraulic oil pooled by the trim wheel. In order to trouble shoot the problem maintenance personnel removed the left front pilot's seat and then reinstalled it when the problem was resolved. After adding full power and during the takeoff roll the pilot's seat abruptly slid to the full back position, resulting in the airplane veering sharply to the left as the pilot's feet left the rudder pedals. In order to avoid taxi signs on the left side of the runway the pilot rotated, but then he heard something strike the airplane. Airborne, the pilot managed to get the seat forward, climb to pattern altitude, and land uneventfully. After securing the airplane the pilot noticed that the left front seat had not been reinstalled in the seat rail, but was resting on top of it. Damage to the airplane consisted of a propeller strike, a hole in the undercarriage, and damage to both horizontal stabilizers.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:20 MST
Nearest AirportSheridan County Airport (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length5039 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 210
Tail NumberN9619T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDaleray Madewell
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental · IO-470 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point23 C / 9 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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