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.
View the full NTSB report (PDF) →
Get email alerts
Follow any of these and NTSB Alerts emails you when a matching report publishes — including when this case is updated.