CESSNA 182P
Sugar Land, TX, August 24, 2009
Event Information
| Date | August 24, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Sugar Land, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.62222, -95.65639 |
| Airport | Sugar Land Regional Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA547 |
| Event ID | 20090827X63030 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182P |
| Registration # | N1988M |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.