N1988M – CESSNA 182P – 2009-08-24 NTSB Accident Report

On August 24, 2009, a Cessna 182P (N1988M) was involved in an incident near Sugar Land, TX. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to control the airplane during engine startup, and his failure to maintain clearance from other objects.

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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN09CA547. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1988M.