No fatalities

Aircraft Collides with Hangar During Engine Run-Up

Arlington, WA, United States

On February 10, 2019, a Cessna 182 D operated by Fly-By Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Arlington, WA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's distraction during the engine warm-up, which resulted in the airplane's collision with a hangar. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to set the brakes. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During engine warm-up, an airplane began to roll and struck a hangar. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions and noted the accident could have been prevented with foot on brakes.

Event Details

The pilot reported that he had pulled the airplane out of the hangar and believed the wheels were stuck in the snow. During the engine warm-up, he had the seat fully aft and was checking the weather, intending to perform a ten-minute run-up. After five minutes, he noticed the engine RPM increased from 800 to 1,200. As he was about to adjust the throttle, the airplane began to roll and collided with a hangar.

Pilot's Account

The pilot stated that the accident could have been prevented by keeping his feet on the brakes during the engine run-up.

Damage

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.

Mechanical Status

The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

Causes

PilotEffect on equipmentEffect on operation

Other contributing factors

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