# 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. Page 4 of 8 · 357 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB GAA19CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA176.md): Piper PA28 · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2019 · N2667Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to conduct the engine starting procedures in accordance with the Pilot’s Operating Handbook, which resulted in an engine fire. - [NTSB ENG19WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19WA045.md): Embraer ERJ190 · Devon, United Kingdom, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 28, 2019 · G-FBEJ · No damage > On February 28, 2019, an Embraer ERJ 190-200 LR powered by two General Electric CF34 10E7 turbofan engines, experienced smoke filling the cabin during the takeoff roll from Exeter International Airport, Devon, United Kingdom. The takeoff was aborted and an… - [NTSB CEN19LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA048.md): Vans RV 6 · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 25, 2018 · N711KJ · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to apply adequate torque to a fuel line during recent maintenance, which allowed the line to loosen in flight and fuel to enter the hot engine compartment and resulted in an in-flight fire that consumed the airplane. - [NTSB ENG19WA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19WA011.md): Airbus A320 · Jaipur, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 10, 2018 · VT-ITR · No damage > The government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on December 10, 2018. An Indigo Airbus A320 experienced an ECAM warning for 'Lavatory Smoke' while descending through FL170 to land Kolkata Airport… - [NTSB ERA19FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA039.md): Cessna 310 · Walton, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2018 · N5044J · Destroyed > An in-flight fire of undetermined origin. Contributing to the accident were the severe icing conditions encountered during the final minutes of the flight, which led to a loss of airplane control. - [NTSB DCA19WA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA009.md): Boeing 737 · Zagreb, Croatia · Incident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 2, 2018 · TC-AMP · No damage > The AIN of Croatia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on October 02, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AIN of Croatia's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex… - [NTSB CEN18RA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18RA397.md): Cirrus SF50 · Zurich, Switzerland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 22, 2018 · N474CG · Minor damage > On September 22, 2018, about 1615 UTC, a Cirrus Design Corporation SF50 VisionJet, N474CG, owned by Southern Aircraft Consultancy Incorporated Trustee, and operated I-FLY AG, c/o Aximos Treuhand AG, experienced an electrical fire in the air conditioning unit… - [NTSB DCA18WA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA280.md): Boeing 737 · Los Cabos, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 18, 2018 · N337PJ · No damage > The government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on August 18, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB ERA18LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA214.md): Pipistrel Sinus 912 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 12, 2018 · N467L · Destroyed > The fatigue failure of the exhaust system manifold, which resulted in a ground fire after landing. - [NTSB WPR18LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA207.md): Cessna 172 · Mount Vernon, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2018 · N785SP · Destroyed > An in-flight fuel-fed fire from an unknown source for reasons that could not be determined due to the extensive fire damage to the airplane. - [NTSB CEN18LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA272.md): Cessna 182 · Odessa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2018 · N182GQ · Substantial damage > An on-ground fire for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB ERA18WA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA216.md): Cessna 501 · Catamarca, Argentina · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 12, 2018 · LV-CGO · Minor damage > The government of Argentina has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a CESSNA 501 airplane that occurred on July 12, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Argentina's investigation under the provisions… - [NTSB DCA18WA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA247.md): Douglas DC9 · Chichen Itza, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 11, 2018 · N802WA · No damage > The Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC) of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Douglas DC9 airplane that occurred on July 11, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's… - [NTSB DCA18WA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA229.md): Boeing 737 · Koln, Germany · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 26, 2018 · D-ABKM · Minor damage > The government of Germany has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on June 26, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Germany's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB ANC18LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA049.md): Learjet 60 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 26, 2018 · N57 · Substantial damage > The flight crew’s failure to fully disengage the parking brake before taxi, which resulted in a brake fire. - [NTSB ENG18RA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG18RA032.md): Dassault FALCON7X · Singapore, Singapore · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 25, 2018 · VQ-BLP > The Singapore TSIB has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Dassault Falcon 7X, VQ-BLP, which occurred on June 25, 2018. There was a fire in the mechanical service compartment while passengers were on board. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited… - [NTSB ERA18WA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA159.md): Cessna 421B · Rock Sound, Bahamas · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 5, 2018 · N421MM · Destroyed - [NTSB ERA18FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA146.md): Beech 35A33 · Jacksonville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2018 · N486T · Destroyed > The pilot/mechanic's inadequate inspection of the exhaust system, including the left muffler and heat exchanger, which precluded his detection of preexisting cracks and led to a missed opportunity to replace the components. The inadequate inspection allowed… - [NTSB ERA18FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA138.md): Piper PA32 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 2018 · N4153R · Destroyed > An in-flight fire and total loss of engine power after takeoff due to a loose fuel line. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an unapproved fuel line by unknown personnel. - [NTSB ENG18WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG18WA041.md): Boeing 777 · Bangkok, Thailand · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 30, 2018 · HS-XBD > The Aircraft Accident Investigation Committee of Thailand has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777-212 airplane on April 30, 2018. The NTSB has appointed an Accredited Representative in accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the… - [NTSB DCA18LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18LA163.md): Airbus A330 323 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 18, 2018 · N806NW · Substantial damage > The flight crew’s delayed landing after an in-flight engine fire, which reignited after both fire bottles were discharged and resulted in substantial damage to an engine pylon. Contributing to the delayed landing was likely the flight crew’s perception that… - [NTSB CEN18FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA139.md): Wittman W10 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2018 · N625JS · Destroyed > An in-flight fire and subsequent total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive impact and fire damage, followed by a loss of airplane control. - [NTSB DCA18WA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA137.md): Boeing 737 · Melbourne, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 5, 2018 · unknown · No damage > The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on April 05, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's investigation… - [NTSB GAA18CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA185.md): Ultramagic N 300 · Cave Creek, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2018 · N64EX · Destroyed > The balloon pilot’s decision to add heat to the envelope with a tree branch protruding into the envelope that caught fire. - [NTSB DCA18WA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA317.md): Boeing 737 · Budapest, Hungary · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 23, 2018 · OK-TVP · No damage - [NTSB DCA18WA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA135.md): Airbus A320 · abeam Cooma Aerodome, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 18, 2018 · unknown · No damage > The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on February 18, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's… - [NTSB ERA18LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA053.md): Sikorsky S76 · Islamorada, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 15, 2017 · N911FK · Substantial damage > The pilot's activation of the rotor brake while the No. 2 engine was still set to govern the power turbine speed, which resulted in continuous power being applied to the rotor while the rotor brake was engaged and led to excessive friction, heat, and a… - [NTSB WPR18LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA043.md): Beech A36 · Rio Oso, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 4, 2017 · N251E · Substantial damage > An in-flight fire due to electrical arc corrosion of the fuel line. - [NTSB ERA18LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA033.md): Cessna 421 · Presque Isle, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2017 · N421RX · Substantial damage > The in-flight leakage of fuel from the fuel injection system's mixture shaft onto the hot turbocharger, which resulted in an in-flight fire, and the pilot's inability to see the runway due to reduced visibility conditions and conduct a successful landing. - [NTSB DCA18WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA020.md): Boeing 777 · Oceanic, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 13, 2017 · G-VIIJ · No damage > The AAIB of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777 airplane that occurred on November 13, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB-UK's investigation under the provisions of ICAO… - [NTSB DCA18WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA015.md): Boeing 777 · Adelaide, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 14, 2017 · A6-ETR · No damage > The government of Australia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 777 airplane that occurred on October 14, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's investigation under the… - [NTSB ERA17LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA338.md): Parks Richard A Starduster SA 100 · Southfields, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2017 · N1356W · Substantial damage > A loose oil line that allowed oil to drip on the exhaust system, which resulted in smoke during cruise flight and a subsequent precautionary landing. - [NTSB ERA17CA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA295.md): Piper PA 28-161 · Palatka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2017 · N84175 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's overpriming of the engine and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an engine fire. - [NTSB WPR17IA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17IA198.md): Enstrom F 28F · Glendale, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2017 · N52PD · No damage > An internal failure of the turbo-compressor, which resulted in oil leaking into the turbo-compressor’s exhaust. - [NTSB CEN17WA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA308.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Dunaujvaros, Hungary · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 4, 2017 · HA-KYL · Destroyed > The government of Hungary has notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving an American Champion 8GCBC airplane that occurred on August 04, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the… - [NTSB DCA17WA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA158.md): Boeing Boeing 777-236 · London, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 23, 2017 · G-YMMC · No damage > The United Kingdom AAIB has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777-236 airplane that occurred on July 23, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of the United Kingdom's investigation under the… - [NTSB DCA17WA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA161.md): Boeing 767 · Newcastle, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 22, 2017 · D-ABUK · Minor damage > The UK AAIB has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing767 airplane that occurred on July 22, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the United Kingdom's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the… - [NTSB DCA17LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17LA182.md): Bombardier CL 600 2C10 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2017 · N796SK · Substantial damage > The fuel supply tube fitting pulling out of the left engine’s operability bleed valve (OBV) during the landing rollout, allowing fuel to leak and contact hot engine cases, which ignited a fire that caused thermal damage to the engine pylon. Contributing to… - [NTSB DCA17WA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA126.md): Boeing 777 · Multan, Pakistan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 23, 2017 · AP-BGK · No damage > The government of Pakistan has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 777 airplane that occurred on May 23, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Pakistan's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB ANC17LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA024.md): Cessna U206F · Noatak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2017 · N9575G · Destroyed > A fire in the airplane's cabin, which initiated for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive thermal damage. - [NTSB CEN17LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA151.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164A · Nome, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2017 · N971QC · Destroyed > An in-flight fire for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. - [NTSB ERA17FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA117.md): Lavender Alan P Sonex · Methuen, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2017 · N315AL · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly secure oil and fuel line fittings during maintenance, which resulted in an inflight engine fire, and his subsequent loss of control while maneuvering for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention… - [NTSB ERA17LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA126.md): Eurocopter AS 350 · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2017 · N413LP · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's incorrect manipulations of the twist grip throttle control during a practice autorotation, which resulted in an engine overspeed and subsequent fire. - [NTSB DCA17WA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA070.md): Boeing 777 · Jeddah, Saudi Arabia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 11, 2017 · YI-AQZ · Minor damage > The Aviation Investigation Bureau (AIB) of Saudi Arabia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777 airplane that occurred on February 11, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AIB's investigation under… - [NTSB ENG17WA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG17WA013.md): British Aerospace Avro 146-RJ100 · London, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 10, 2017 · HB-IXO · No damage > The United Kingdom's Air Accidents Investigation Board (AAIB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an AVRO 146-RJ100 that occurred on February 10, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under… - [NTSB DCA17WA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA067.md): Boeing 737 · Edinburgh, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 3, 2017 · TF-BBB · Minor damage > The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on February 03, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB's… - [NTSB ERA17LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA097.md): Piper PA22 · Georgetown, DE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2017 · N3659Z · Destroyed > An in-flight fire for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive thermal damage to the airplane. - [NTSB ERA17LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA071.md): Cessna 150 · Palm Bay, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2016 · N150EC · Substantial damage > Unknown maintenance personnel’s improper routing of electrical wires in the engine compartment, which resulted in chafing and a subsequent in-flight fire. - [NTSB WPR17WA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17WA040.md): Cessna 350 · Singapore, Singapore · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 8, 2016 · N1222G · Substantial damage > On December 8, 2016, about 1743 local time, a Cessna 350, N1222G, had the brakes catch fire during taxi following an aborted takeoff at Seletar Airport, Singapore. The owner/pilot was operating the airplane under the provisions of the Singapore Civil Aviation… - [NTSB CEN17FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA045.md): Cessna 340 · Fargo, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2016 · N123KK · Destroyed > The loose fuel fitting on the combustion heater that leaked a lean fuel-air mixture into the nose baggage compartment. The mixture was most likely ignited by the combustion heater, blowing off the nose baggage compartment doors and starting an in-flight fire. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/150/cases.md?page=5 ## 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=4 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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