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August 24, 2009 · Cessna 182P · N1988M
Sugar Land, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 24, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Sugar Land, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N1988M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA547
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 Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to control the airplane during engine startup, and his failure to maintain clearance from other objects.
Full 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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 CDT
Nearest AirportSugar Land Regional Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN1988M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 78 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time14:58
Weather SourceWFAC