# NTSB investigations: Fire/smoke (non-impact)

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ERA24LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA144.md): Glasair Sportsman 2+2 · Fort Meade, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 14, 2024 · N76TG · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inadequate inspection of the airplane following an inflight smoke event, which result in separation of the exhaust pipe and hot exhaust igniting the engine cowling, and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA24FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA104.md): Beech V35 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 2, 2024 · N6659L · Destroyed
  > An in-flight engine compartment fire due to a partially loose flexible fuel hose b-nut at the fuel metering unit. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot’s inability to visually identify the destination airport at night, which prolonged the…
- [NTSB DCA24LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24LA079.md): Boeing 747-87UF · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 19, 2024 · N859GT · Minor damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper installation and inspection of the port M borescope plug, which resulted in an engine fire.
- [NTSB ENG24WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG24WA041.md): Boeing 777 · Karachi, Pakistan · Occurrence · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 2, 2023 · AP-BMH · No damage
- [NTSB WPR24LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA030.md): Arrow Falcon Exporters UH-1H · Firebaugh, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 4, 2023 · N3053Q · Substantial damage
  > An on-ground fuel fire for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive thermal damage.
- [NTSB ENG24FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG24FA003.md): Boeing 767-300F · Memphis, TN · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 18, 2023 · N287FE · Minor damage
  > A high-pressure fuel leak from a gap in the bolted flange interface between the main fuel pump’s fuel crossover supply tube and the hydromechanical unit idler adapter pad, which resulted in the crossover tube flange bolts partially pulling out and allowing…
- [NTSB DCA23LA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23LA468.md): Boeing 737-9 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 30, 2023 · N37560 · Substantial damage
  > Overheated brakes due to the extended taxi at a higher power setting in an attempt to burn off fuel to achieve the proper takeoff weight that resulted in a wheel fire during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN23LA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA411.md): Rans S6 · LIberty, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 15, 2023 · N853HT · Destroyed
  > The inflight fire and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive fire damage.
- [NTSB ENG23WA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG23WA037.md): Airbus A321 · Changi, Singapore, Singapore · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 10, 2023 · B305J · Minor damage
- [NTSB ERA23FA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA352.md): Eurocopter EC135 · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 28, 2023 · N109BC · Destroyed
  > An inflight fire outside of the engine firewalls, likely from overheating of the No. 1 engine for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a partial tailboom separation.
- [NTSB ERA23LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA347.md): Piper PA28 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2023 · N15417 · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight fire that resulted from an inadequate 100-hr inspection, which failed to detect and correct improper electrical cable routing in the engine compartment.
- [NTSB DCA23WA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA420.md): Airbus A380 · Johannesburg, South Africa · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 12, 2023 · G-XLEH · No damage
- [NTSB CEN23LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA294.md): Pipistrel Lsa S R L Alpha Trainer · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2023 · N201ZM · Substantial damage
  > An engine fire after landing for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB GAA23WA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA190.md): Cessna 150 · Gualeguay, Entre Rios, Argentina · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 28, 2023 · LV-JQA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ENG23LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG23LA031.md): Boeing 737-9 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2023 · N37516 · Minor damage
  > A No. 1 (left) engine fire due a fuel leak that originated from the fuel nozzle 17 b-nut connection that was not properly torqued in accordance with the aircraft maintenance manual procedure.
- [NTSB GAA23WA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA192.md): Cessna T303 · Naha, Japan · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 16, 2023 · JA5309 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA156.md): Cessna 650 · Aalborg, Denmark · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 27, 2023 · OY-JPJ · No damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA154.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Norman's Cay, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 26, 2023 · N522AR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA23WA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA303.md): Boeing 777 · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 19, 2023 · A6-ETP
- [NTSB CEN23LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA194.md): Beech 35-C33A · Indianola, MS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 18, 2023 · N63B · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR23FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA185.md): Gates Lear Jet 36A · San Clemente Island, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 10, 2023 · N56PA · Destroyed
  > The pilots’ loss of airplane control following a catastrophic fire that started on the left side of the aft equipment bay (tail cone). The fire likely initiated from a leak from the left fuel motive flow line due to a b-nut that loosened for reasons that…
- [NTSB WPR23LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA176.md): AkroTech Giles G-202 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2023 · C-GXGS · Substantial damage
  > A fire that resulted from venting fuel coming into contact with hot exhaust surfaces or exhaust gases. Contributing to the fire was the design and location of the main tank fuel vent.
- [NTSB DCA23WA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA238.md): Boeing 747 · Nairobi, Kenya · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 17, 2023 · 9V-SF0 · Minor damage
- [NTSB ENG23WA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG23WA025.md): Airbus A321 · Cairo, Egypt · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 15, 2023 · TC-LSZ · Minor damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA109.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Bournemouth, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 28, 2023 · G-FCSL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA23WA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA263.md): Boeing 777 · Pacific Ocean, Japan · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 28, 2023 · 9V-SWQ
- [NTSB ERA23FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA137.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lindenhurst, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 5, 2023 · N8149R · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire due to a compromised oil pressure line fitting, which resulted in a collision with terrain during a subsequent emergency landing.
- [NTSB DCA23WA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA166.md): Boeing 767-332 · Prestwick, United Kingdom · Occurrence · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 10, 2023 · N197DN
- [NTSB CEN23LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA099.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Eau Claire, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 5, 2023 · N9770J · Destroyed
  > The engine fire that began for undetermined reasons following numerous engine start attempts.
- [NTSB ERA23LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA118.md): Piper PA28 · Raleigh/Durham, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 23, 2023 · N747PK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's flooding the engine with fuel during a cold engine start, which resulted in an engine fire.
- [NTSB CEN23FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA079.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Kingfisher, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 16, 2023 · N8266D · Destroyed
  > An oil leak of undetermined origin that resulted in an in-flight engine compartment fire and subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA23LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA100.md): Foutz Robert V Cozy Mark IV · Dublin, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 30, 2022 · N121 · Destroyed
  > A fire of undetermined origin during an attempted engine restart while taxiing.
- [NTSB WPR23FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA044.md): Gallagher XLT-RG · Banning, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 23, 2022 · N101BH · Destroyed
  > An inflight engine fire for reasons that could not be determined that resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ENG23WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG23WA010.md): Dassault/Sud FAN JET Falcon SER D · Toluca, Mex, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 22, 2022 · N229CK · Minor damage
- [NTSB ERA23LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA065.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 18, 2022 · N8129M · Substantial damage
  > An engine fire caused by chafing and subsequent electrical arcing of the alternator wire near a fuel source.
- [NTSB GAA23WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA028.md): Beech 200 · Oxfordshire, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 15, 2022 · GTXR
- [NTSB DCA23WA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA042.md): Boeing 737 · Kitchener, Canada · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 30, 2022 · C-FLWJ · No damage
- [NTSB WPR22LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA219.md): Cessna TR182 · Davis, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2022 · N756EG · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire during the initial takeoff climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA22LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA224.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Somerville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 11, 2022 · N31580 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate inspection and maintenance of the engine exhaust system, which resulted in an in-flight fire.
- [NTSB GAA22WA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA157.md): Beech BE58 · Kununurra, Australia · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 16, 2022 · VH-NPT · Destroyed
- [NTSB ENG22WA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG22WA026.md): Airbus A320 · Tambon Nong Prue, Thailand · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 8, 2022 · HS-VKC · No damage
- [NTSB ENG22LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG22LA020.md): Bombardier BD-700-2A12 · West Palm Beach, FL · Incident · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 3, 2022 · N63RP · No damage
  > An in-flight engine fire resulted from a fuel leak from fuel nozzle No. 16 pigtail-to-fuel manifold b-nut connection that contacted hot engine parts and ignited. Contributing to the manifold fuel leak was the misalignment between fuel manifold female ferrule…
- [NTSB ENG22LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG22LA049.md): Bombardier Global 7500 · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Incident · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 31, 2022 · 9H-VIG · Minor damage
  > An in-flight engine fire resulted from a fuel leak from fuel nozzle No. 18 pigtail-to-fuel manifold b-nut connection that contacted hot engine parts and ignited. Contributing to the manifold fuel leak was the misalignment between fuel manifold female ferrule…
- [NTSB DCA22WA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22WA173.md): Boeing 737 · Manchester, United Kingdom · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 17, 2022 · EI-ENF
- [NTSB GAA22WA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA122.md): Cessna 182 · Tumeremo, Venezuela · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 9, 2022 · YV-1618 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN22LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA122.md): Bell 206 · Eldorado, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 12, 2022 · N469AE · Minor damage
  > Overheating of two lithium batteries in the paramedic’s flight suit pocket resulting in an explosion and fire that seriously injured the paramedic as the helicopter was about to take off.
- [NTSB GAA22WA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA090.md): Piper PA28 · Port Alfred, South Africa · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 31, 2022 · ZS-SYJ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA22WA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22WA067.md): Boeing 787 · Warsaw, Poland · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 2, 2022 · SP-LRA · No damage
- [NTSB ANC22LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA007.md): Cessna 207A · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 21, 2021 · N9794M · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of an avionics wire harness over a fuel line, which resulted in chafing of the wire harness, arcing, and a subsequent fire.
- [NTSB GAA22WA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA014.md): Cessna 525 · Belgrade, Serbia · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 17, 2021 · M-OLLY

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '150')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/150/cases?page=2

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