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August 25, 2023 · Cessna 195B · N2192C
Los Lunas, NM
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 25, 2023
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Los Lunas, NM
Aircraft
Cessna 195B (1954)
Tail Number
N2192C
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR23LA337
The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, his seat slid aft on the seat rails, and he could not reach the rudder pedals. He reduced engine power and stretched to reach the brakes, however, he no longer had forward visibility. The airplane drifted to the right, and then to the left of the runway. The pilot braked hard, and the airplane nosed over. He later realized that the seat position peg had not been fully seated in the seat rail detent, and that the rear seat rail cotter pin was not installed. Both wings, the vertical stabilizer, and the rudder were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to secure the seat’s position in the seat rail, which resulted in a loss of directional control and nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, his seat slid aft on the seat rails, and he could not reach the rudder pedals. He reduced engine power and stretched to reach the brakes, however, he no longer had forward visibility. The airplane drifted to the right, and then to the left of the runway. The pilot braked hard, and the airplane nosed over. He later realized that the seat position peg had not been fully seated in the seat rail detent, and that the rear seat rail cotter pin was not installed. Both wings, the vertical stabilizer, and the rudder were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 MDT
Nearest AirportMid Valley Airpark (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length4332 ft
Runway Width37 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 195B
Tail NumberN2192C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R755B2 · Reciprocating · 275
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 79 · Basc · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.28 inHg
Observation Time10:35
Weather SourceWFAC