| Crash location | 42.126667°N, 86.428056°W |
| Nearest city | Benton Harbor, MI
42.116706°N, 86.454189°W 1.5 miles away |
| Tail number | N8084W |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 02 Oct 2013 |
| Aircraft type | Piper Pa 28-180 |
| Additional details: | None |
During the engine start, the pilot had applied full throttle. After the engine start, the pilot lost control of the airplane, and the airplane impacted a hangar at the airport. A ground worker sustained minor injuries during the collision. The pilot reported that the accident was due to pilot error, and the airplane had no mechanical issues.
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during engine start.