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February 10, 2019 · Cessna 182 D · N9101X

Arlington, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 10, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Arlington, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 182 D (1961)
Tail Number
N9101X
Operator
Fly-By
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA136

The pilot reported that he had the seat all the way back and that he was checking the weather because he planned to perform a 10-minute-long engine warm-up. After 5 minutes, he noticed that the engine rpm increased from 800 to 1,200. He recalled that when he noticed the increase in engine rpm, he was about to adjust the throttle, but the airplane began to roll and collided with a hangar. The pilot added that the accident could have been prevented by keeping his feet on the brakes during the engine warm-up. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's distraction during the engine warm-up, which resulted in the airplane's collision with a hangar. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to set the brakes.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that he had pulled the airplane out of the hangar, and that he believed that the airplane's wheels were stuck in the snow. During the engine warm-up, he had the seat all the way back and he was checking the weather, as he planned to perform a ten-minute run-up. After five minutes he noticed that the engine RPM increased from 800 RPM to 1,200 RPM. He recalled that when he noticed the increase in engine RPM, he was about to adjust the throttle, but the airplane began to roll and collided with a hangar. Additionally, the pilot asserted that the accident could have been prevented by keeping his feet on the brakes during the engine run-up. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 PST
Nearest AirportArlington Muni (0nm NW)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182 D
Tail NumberN9101X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFly-By
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 5500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 21 C
Altimeter29.79 inHg
Observation Time20:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data