ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 299257
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| Date: | Tuesday 7 March 2000 |
| Time: | 15:30 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 150E |
| Owner/operator: | Larry Fielden |
| Registration: | N6194T |
| MSN: | 15060894 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1964 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2503 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-E2D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | REEDLEY, California -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
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.
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.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX00LA120
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Oct-2022 04:28 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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