Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182P near Sugar Land, TX — 2009-08-24

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Date
2009-08-24
Location
Sugar Land, TX, USA
Airport
SGR
Aircraft
CESSNA 182P
Registration
N1988M
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to control the airplane during engine startup, and his failure to maintain clearance from other objects.

NTSB narrative

According to the written statement provided by the pilot, he experienced an unexpected power surge during the engine start. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that the airplane surged forward and the pilot was not able to arrest the forward travel. The pilot reported that he was concerned about impacting an adjacent hanger and turned the airplane left while reducing power. The airplane impacted an adjacent Piper PA-30 airplane. According to the FAA a 30-inch span of the leading edge of the right wing was crushed aft bending two ribs. An examination of the airplane, engine, and brakes revealed no anomalies.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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