1976 P337 Accident at LAL 1-14-05

[Dale Campbell]

I feel bad for the families,
I agree with Ernie. One of the seats probably moved rearward and the person in that seat pulled the yoke back causing the accident. On my 337H, I had both front seat rails replaced and checked every year since for wear. I always check both front seats at ramp and again before take off. I Explain the seat problem to anyone in co-pilot seat and what could happen if pin slipped. And direct them not to touch the yoke, and tell them the seat will only travel a shot distance if it did happen. I have owned other Cessna aircraft with same problem.