ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 286641
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| Date: | Monday 24 August 2009 |
| Time: | 09:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 182P Skylane |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N1988M |
| MSN: | 18264517 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1976 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 5379 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-470 SERIES |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Sugar Land, Texas -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Houston-Sugar Land Regional Airport, TX (SGR/KSGR) |
| Houston-Sugar Land Regional Airport, TX (SGR/KSGR) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
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.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to control the airplane during engine startup, and his failure to maintain clearance from other objects.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN09CA547
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Oct-2022 13:50 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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