Engine surge puts Cessna into parked airplane

This August 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 182. Injuries: None. Location: Sugar Land, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the written statement provided by the pilot, during engine start the airplane experienced an unexpected power surge. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on August 7th, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. No comments. © GAN 2011.