NTSB Identification: LAX80FVG45
14 CFR Part 91 General Aviation
Aircraft: CESSNA 185, registration: N9960X
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-1462  80/6/20  NR.ARBUCKLE,CA        CESSNA 185          CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             COMMERCIAL, AGE 27, 2400
        TIME - 1230                    N9960X              PX-  0  0  3  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, 220 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-DESTROYED    OT-  0  0  0                            NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - KALFSBEEK STRIP
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
         ARBUCKLE,CA                  FT. BRAGG,NC
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           COLLIDED WITH: TREES                                     TAKEOFF: INITIAL CLIMB
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPERLY SECURED
        REMARKS- PILOT SEAT SLID BACK ON TAKEOFF, PIC UNABLE TO REACH RUDDER PEDALS.
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