This April 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others.
Aircraft: Piper Family Cruiser. Injuries: None. Location: Anchorage, Alaska. Aircraft damage: Substantial.
What reportedly happened: The private pilot said that as he applied power his seat slid back and he was unable to reach the rudder pedals to maintain directional control. The airplane ground-looped and the right wing hit the ground.
===> Posted on April 19, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. No comments. © GAN 2011
