What happened
The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.
Fire warning light flickering in flight. Flight diverted. Found engine fire detector shorted out.
As the FAA filed it
FIRE WARNING LIGHT FLICKERING IN FLIGHT. FLIGHT DIVERTED. FOUND ENGINE FIRE DETECTOR SHORTED OUT.
Other reports on N379NE · 13
Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.
Incident 19851114073179IRoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Bloomington Nor, ILFloated before touching down after shooting ILS to minimums. Ran off end of runway into the grass.Incident 19840924053229IClimb · Chicago, ILBritt flight 792 returned and landed after low oil pressure problems on number 2 engine.Incident 19820824050689IRoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Evansville, INAfter landing right propeller went into the autofeather position. Found autofeather arming switch stuck closed.Incident 19800514043269INormal Cruise · Lebanon, NHCabin blower failed, causing smoke in cockpit. Safe unscheduled landing made.Incident 19800323032559IDescent · Buffalo, NYPilot unable to get gear safe light only gear in transit. Made normal landing. Problem was in switch.Incident 19790924050119INormal Cruise · Marthas Vineyar, MAAccessory gear box access door separated in flight.Incident 19790509026009IFinal Approach · Keene, NHLeft main gear outboard tire and wheel fell off with extension of gear. Safety wire retainer broken.Incident 19790508025909IFinal Approach · Hyannis, MAEngine shutdown and fire bottles discharged after fire warning. Defective fire loops. PN294-06023.Incident 19790404013549IGround Taxi, Other Airplane · Portland, MEDuring 360 degree turn before takeoff, the nose tire went flat.Incident 19790401013829ITakeoff Ground Roll · Windsor Locks, CTSevere nose wheel shimmy on takeoff, suspected flat tire. Diverted for serv ice, changed wheel assemblyIncident 19790104002489IFinal Approach-IFR · Windsor Locks, CTCorrect date 790103 - 2 incidents this date. Pilot had difficulty getting safe nose gear indication after landing.Incident 19790103001919IInitial Approach-IFR · Burlington, VTGear had to be cycled four times to get 3 green lights. Gear down lock had iced up.Incident 19780720038569ILevel Off Touchdown · Boston, MATwo left main tires blown out on landing. No other damage.