Accident Cessna 185 N9960X, Friday 20 June 1980
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Date:Friday 20 June 1980
Time:12:30
Type:Silhouette image of generic C185 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Cessna 185
Owner/operator:Private
Registration: N9960X
MSN: 185-0160
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:near Arbuckle, CA -   United States of America
Phase: Initial climb
Nature:Private
Departure airport:
Destination airport:Ft. Bragg, Nc
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
PILOT SEAT SLID BACK ON TAKEOFF, PIC UNABLE TO REACH RUDDER PEDALS.

Accident investigation:
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: LAX80FVG45
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 1 month
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB

Revision history:

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18-Nov-2019 09:38 BEAVERSPOTTER Updated [Cn, ]

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