| Crash location | 29.622223°N, 95.656389°W |
| Nearest city | Sugar Land, TX
29.619679°N, 95.634946°W 1.3 miles away |
| Tail number | N1988M |
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| Accident date | 24 Aug 2009 |
| Aircraft type | Cessna 182P |
| Additional details: | None |
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.
The pilot's failure to control the airplane during engine startup, and his failure to maintain clearance from other objects.