No fatalities

CESSNA 182P accident at San Andreas, CA, 3 Nov 2025

San Andreas, CA, United States

On November 3, 2025, a CESSNA 182P was involved in an aviation accident near San Andreas, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: 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. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

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.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained