HARLAN, KY, USA
N91725
CESSNA 182M
AS THE ACFT ACCELERATED FOR TAKEOFF THE PILOT'S SEAT SLID AFT AND HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE ACFT WENT OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY AND NOSED OVER WHEN IT ROLLED THROUGH HIGH GRASS. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT THE SEAT WAS LOCKED IN PLACE PRIOR TO TAXI. INVESTIGATORS VISUAL AND FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF THE SEAT REVEALED NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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