Probable cause
The pilot’s improper use of throttle and brakes during engine start that resulted in a loss of control and impact with a hangar.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the airplane reported that, following a preflight inspection, he advanced the throttle to full to prime the engine and neglected to retard the throttle prior to engine start. Subsequently, the engine started with a full throttle power setting and began to taxi forward. While attempting to apply brakes and retard the throttle to idle, the airplane veered left and impacted a hangar. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR25LA091 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Feb 9, 2025
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Auburn, California
- Nearest airport
- Auburn Muni (AUN)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 182N
- N-number
- N92467
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1970
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.