N1303S is a 1976 Cessna 182P. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 4 seats, powered by a Cont Motor O-470 series rated at 230 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Arnold, CA. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Jun 1976. It has been registered to its current owner since Oct 2023. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 50 years old
- 1 of 2,158 Cessna 182P
2023
1976
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The pilot of the airplane reported that during the takeoff roll he attempted to adjust his seat forward. The seat slid to the full aft position. As a result, the pilot could no longer reach the pedals to maintain directional control. The airplane subsequently departed the runway and nosed over. The pilot was seriously injured and the airplane fuselage, wings and empennage sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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About the Cessna 182P
About the modelA Skylane of the mid-production era: four to six seats, high-wing, fixed gear, with a six-cylinder engine. Heavier and more capable than a 172, and a common step up from it.