# 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 7 of 8 · 357 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ERA11LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA179.md): Beech C23 · Carrollton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2011 · N6015F · Substantial damage > The mechanic's failure to re-connect a fuel line following an annual inspection. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to depart with a known mechanical deficiency. - [NTSB ENG11IA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG11IA016.md): Boeing 757-2Q8 · Minneapolis, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2011 · N704X · Minor damage > the failure of the right engine's fuel control unit to operate correctly when the fuel metering valve became frozen in the full open position because of corrosion on the fuel metering valve slide and sleeve, which caused the engine to be overfueled during… - [NTSB ERA11LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA124.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Pittsburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2011 · N690KY · Substantial damage > The pilot’s excessive engine rpm and speed during taxi and subsequent braking, which resulted in a wheel brake fire. - [NTSB ERA11IA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11IA091.md): Eurocopter Deutschland MBB-BK 117 C-1 · Boston, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2010 · N271NE · Minor damage > Improper installation of wiring associated with a medical cabinet interior, which resulted in chafing and a subsequent in-flight fire. Contributing to the incident was inadequate maintenance procedures for continued airworthiness. - [NTSB DCA11WA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA031.md): Boeing 747 · Frankfurt, Germany · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 9, 2010 · D-ABVT · Minor damage > On November 9, 2010, a Boeing 747-400, German registration D-ABVT, operated by Lufthansa, experienced a fire in the APU compartment. There were no injuries, and minor damage to the airplane. This incident is being investigated by the BFU of Germany.… - [NTSB CEN10LA572](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA572.md): Cessna 172RG · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2010 · N5145U · Destroyed > A shorted terminal lug on the landing gear hydraulic pump which resulted in a cabin fire. Contributing to the accident was the lack of clear installation procedures for the hydraulic pump. - [NTSB DCA10RA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10RA092.md): Boeing 747-44AF · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 3, 2010 · N571UP · Destroyed - [NTSB DCA10IA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10IA082.md): Boeing 767-322 · Chicago, IL · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2010 · N644UA · Minor damage > the brake fire after landing was caused by hydraulic fluid leaking on to hot brakes. - [NTSB ERA10LA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA387.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33AK · Windsor, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2010 · N17965 · Substantial damage > The unauthorized installation of a battery and associated wiring and electrical components, which resulted in an in-flight electrical fire of undetermined origin. - [NTSB CEN10CA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA456.md): Lindstrand 69A · Longview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2010 · N96LN · Substantial damage > The the pilot's inadvertent movement of the burner assembly off center resulting in an in-flight fire of the skirt and envelope of the balloon. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's attention being diverted to venting the envelope to avoid an obstacle… - [NTSB ENG10IA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG10IA041.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2010 · N990DL · Minor damage > The cause of the right wing landing light switch fire is undetermined. - [NTSB ERA10WA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA371.md): Robinson R44 · Novo Horizonte, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 16, 2010 · PR-TNB · Destroyed > On July 16, 2010, about 1645 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Robinson R-44 helicopter, Brazilian registration PR-TNB, operated by Pereira Alvim Participacoes e Empreendimentos Ltda, was destroyed by fire after landing in a cane field at Novo Horizonte,… - [NTSB WPR10LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA319.md): Pridmore Lancair IV · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2010 · N86PB · Substantial damage > The failure of maintenance personnel to ensure that a hydraulic line fitting was adequately secured during a conditional inspection, which resulted in a leak and subsequent on-ground fire. - [NTSB WPR10LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA308.md): Hughes 369HS · Paicines, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2010 · N8305F · Substantial damage > An in-flight fire for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ENG10IA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG10IA038.md): Boeing 767 · Athens, Greece · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2010 · N196DN · Minor damage > A short circuit involving the light in position L3 on the squib test panel. The specific cause of the short circuit could not be determined. - [NTSB CEN10LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA287.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Wellington, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2010 · N1821P · Destroyed > A fire of undetermined cause that originated in the airplane's cabin. - [NTSB WPR10FA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA264.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 2010 · N4122T · Substantial damage > Failure of the maintenance personnel to ensure adequate torque of a fuel line fitting, which resulted in an in-flight fire. - [NTSB ENG10IA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG10IA029.md): Boeing 757 · Chantilly, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 17, 2010 · N510UA · Minor damage > The ignition of the J5 power terminal located on the captain’s No. 1 windshield due to a loose electrical connection between the terminal connector lug and its respective terminal block. The loose connection resulted from a missing lock washer that allowed… - [NTSB ERA10LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA210.md): Beech 35-A33 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2010 · N156J · Substantial damage > A fire of undetermined origin behind the left instrument panel. - [NTSB CEN10LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA186.md): Cessna 182F · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2010 · N3320U · Substantial damage > A fire of undetermined origin. - [NTSB DCA10WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10WA041.md): Boeing 747 · Paris, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 18, 2010 · HS-TGL · Minor damage > On March 18, 2010, at 0700 local time (0600 UTC), a Thai Airways International Boeing 747-4D7, registered in Thailand as HS-TGL, experienced a fire in its avionics bay while parked at Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG), Paris, France. No injuries… - [NTSB ERA10IA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10IA147.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Nashville, TN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2010 · N43368 · Minor damage > A loss of engine power due to the mechanic’s failure to properly secure the fuel control unit fuel lines after replacement of the starter adapter. - [NTSB CEN10CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA111.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Reserve, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2010 · N3565B · Substantial damage > An in-flight fire due to a fuel leak from the No. 5 cylinder's broken fuel injector/line. - [NTSB ENG10IA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG10IA010.md): ATR ATR72 · St. Croix · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2010 · N434AT · Minor damage > The sealing failure between the fuel nozzle adapter assembly and fuel transfer tubes that allowed fuel to leak into the nacelle fire zone where it was subsequently ignited by the hot combustor case. Contributing to the failure was a combination of… - [NTSB DCA10WA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10WA019.md): Boeing 737 · Hahn, Germany · Incident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 4, 2010 · EI-DAK · Minor damage > On January 4, 2010, at 0940 UTC, a Boeing 737-800, Irish registration EI-DAK, operated by Ryan Air, experienced fire and smoke in a ground power unit connector prior to takeoff at Hahn, Germany. The aircraft had minor damage and 5 of the 6 crew members… - [NTSB CEN10LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA083.md): Beech B35 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2009 · N8828A · Substantial damage > An engine overpressure condition that resulted in oil getting on the exhaust and producing smoke which entered the cockpit. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's obscured vision due to smoke. - [NTSB ERA10LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA077.md): Cessna 170B · Durham, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2009 · N2758D · Destroyed > The total loss of engine power in flight and a fire in the engine compartment for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA09FA526](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA526.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2009 · N2467Y · Substantial damage > Fatigue failure of the No. 5 engine cylinder fuel supply line, which resulted in an engine compartment fire. Also causal was the pilot's failure to immediately secure the engine/perform a forced landing after discovery of the fire, which resulted in the… - [NTSB CEN09LA594](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA594.md): Mcclish Funk B85C · Coffeyville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N81167 · Destroyed > An in-flight fire for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ENG09IA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG09IA017.md): Embraer ERJ 190-100 IGW · Nassau, Bahamas · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2009 · N258JB · Minor damage > failure of the engine high pressure turbine active clearance control valve fuel rod supply tube coupling seal due to a cross-threaded B-nut as installed during original manufacture. - [NTSB WPR09LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA418.md): Cessna 177 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2009 · N30715 · Destroyed > An on-ground fire in the engine compartment for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB WPR09LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA361.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2009 · N117KR · Substantial damage > An undetermined hydraulic system malfunction in the engine compartment during descent from cruise flight which resulted in an in-flight fire. - [NTSB DCA09WA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09WA066.md): Boeing 767 · Keflavik, Iceland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 20, 2009 · N658UA · Minor damage > On July 20, 2009, UAL flight 949, a B767 enroute from London Heathrow to Chicago O'Hare experienced smoke in the cockpit and the crew elected to divert to Keflavik, Iceland. The flight landed without further incident and no injuries among the 11 crew and 178… - [NTSB ENG09IA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG09IA007.md): Boeing 757-222 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2009 · N570UA · Minor damage > There was a malfunction of the electronic engine control (EEC) burner pressure (Pb) sensor that had an abnormally high indication that resulted in an excessive amount of fuel being pumped into the engine that was still at a sub-idle condition. Because the… - [NTSB ERA09IA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09IA326.md): Iniziative Sky Arrow · Marietta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2009 · N445SA · No damage > An electrical fire due to the lack of a positive locking mechanism for the fuse retainer in the main fuse block, which resulted in voltage fluctuations that caused thermal damage to the avionics cooling fan. Contributing to the incident was the student… - [NTSB CEN09LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA324.md): Bell 47G · Kyle, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2009 · N4823 · Substantial damage > The ground crewmember's failure to assure that the fuel nozzle was closed before pressurizing the line. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an available fire extinguisher. - [NTSB WPR09LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA247.md): Boeing A75N1 · Joshua Tree, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2009 · N450JN · Substantial damage > An in-flight fire in the engine compartment for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN09IA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA294.md): Boeing 737 · Houston, TX · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 13, 2009 · N371SW · Minor damage > The pilot's inadvertent application of excessive braking after touchdown, which caused the right wheels to lock and several tires to blow and resulted in a subsequent brake fire. - [NTSB ERA09LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA266.md): Douglas DC3 · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2009 · N136FS · Substantial damage > Worn electrical wires and a fuel pressure indicating system hose, which resulted in a ground fire during taxi. - [NTSB ERA09LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA231.md): Howard William C KR-2 · Valdosta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2009 · N456CH · Destroyed > An in-flight fire for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA09LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA201.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2009 · N613FT · Substantial damage > An engine air induction explosion for an undetermined reason during repeated engine start attempts. - [NTSB ERA09LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA199.md): Shniderman Ervin Stanley LONG-EZ · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2009 · N770EZ · Substantial damage > A fire of undetermined origin in the engine compartment. - [NTSB ERA09LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA191.md): Grumman TBM-3 · Millville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2009 · N188TD · Destroyed > The pilot/mechanic’s failure to properly torque the fuel pressure line B-nut to the carburetor fitting. - [NTSB DCA09FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09FA033.md): Bombardier CRJ · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2009 · N830AS · Substantial damage > An electrical anomaly in the top portion of the JB-1 junction box resulting in ignition of adjacent combustible materials, including insulation blankets, and a flexible oxygen line. - [NTSB ERA09WA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA214.md): Piper PA31-350 · Lorenzo, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 27, 2008 · PT-EHG · Minor damage > On March 23, 2009, at 1700 Atlantic standard time, a Piper PA31-350 Chieftain, PT-EHG, sustained minor damage from a landing-gear brake fire after landing at Lorenzo Airport (SNCL), Cairu, Brazil. The pilot and seven passengers were not injured. Visual… - [NTSB WPR09WA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09WA249.md): Embraer EMB145 · Kemi, Finland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 11, 2008 · OH-EBE · Minor damage > On December 11, 2008, at 2253 universal coordinated time, an Embraer EMB145, registration OH-EBE, sustained minor damage to the tailcone after the Auxillary Power Unit (APU) caught fire during taxi after landing at Kemi-Tornio Airport, Kemi, Finland. The… - [NTSB DCA09IA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09IA018.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD88 · Greer, SC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2008 · N924DL · Minor damage > The overheating and arcing of the DC Ground Service Relay and Block Diodes component for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN09WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA073.md): Beech A100 · God's Lake Narrows, Canada · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 23, 2008 · C-FSNA · Destroyed > None. - [NTSB SEA08LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA216.md): Brennan RV-8 · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2008 · N272RS · Substantial damage > The on-ground fire during taxi due to a loose fuel line "B" nut. - [NTSB CHI08CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA271.md): Cessna T182T · Munising, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2008 · N140NE · Substantial damage > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot to carry a hazardous material aboard an airplane that resulted in a fire during an after-landing taxi. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/150/cases.md?page=8 ## 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=7 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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