FAA accident report · Cessna 210 · Sheridan, WY · December 17, 2008
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Improper installation of the pilot’s seat just prior to the flight caused the seat to slide full aft during takeoff rotation, causing the pilot to loose control of the aircraft.
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE PILOT’S SEAT JUST PRIOR TO THE FLIGHT CAUSED THE SEAT TO SLIDE FULL AFT DURING TAKEOFF ROTATION, CAUSING THE PILOT TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT.