Final 1 serious Nov 3, 2025

N1303S crash at San Andreas, CA

Cessna 182P — Loss of control on ground at CPU (San Andreas, CA)

DateNov 3, 2025
Tail numberN1303S
AircraftCessna 182P · Cessna 182 Skylane · C182
LocationCPU — San Andreas, CA
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 serious
NTSB caseWPR26LA038

Probable cause

The pilot’s decision to adjust his seat during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the seat sliding aft and a subsequent loss of directional control.

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