On August 19, 1983, a Cessna T-207A (registration N73789) was involved in an aviation accident near Atmautluak, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to ensure the seat was properly secured, which resulted in him being unable to control the aircraft during takeoff. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft departed the runway and entered a pond after the pilot's seat slid backward during the takeoff roll, preventing him from reaching the controls.
During the takeoff roll, the pilot reported that his seat slid backward. This movement prevented him from reaching the flight controls. The aircraft then veered to the right and left the runway. It came to rest in a shallow pond.
The pilot stated that the seat latch malfunctioned. He believed it was not secured before starting the takeoff. No broken parts were found during inspection.
The pilot's failure to ensure the seat was properly secured, which resulted in him being unable to control the aircraft during takeoff.
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