Summary
The pilot reported he had commenced a take-off roll on runway 08, after completing pre-take-off checks and receiving a take-off clearance. At a speed of about 40 knots, as he pushed forward on the control column to raise the tail, his seat slid fully aft on the seat rails. Although his feet could no longer reach the rudder pedals to maintain directional control, he was able to close the throttle and abandon the take-off.
The aircraft subsequently ground looped to the left, collapsing the right landing gear, before coming to rest on the side of the runway.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199500119 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 18/01/1995 |
| Location | Nowra |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 30/01/1995 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Loss of control |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 180K |
| Registration | VH-SAA |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Nowra NSW |
| Destination | Moruya NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |