# Final 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN25LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA352.md): Glasair GlaStar · Hearne, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 28, 2025 · N605MN · Substantial damage
  > The inflight engine compartment fire for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA25LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA259.md): Robbins C/Robbins J Rotorway Exec 162F · Towanda, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2025 · N31XR · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire for reasons that could not be determined due to the extent of fire damage.
- [NTSB ERA25LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA242.md): Cessna 182 · Nahunta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 26, 2025 · N4953N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to fly an unairworthy airplane, which resulted in fire due to an unsecured carburetor bowl drain plug.
- [NTSB CEN25LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA090.md): Rutan Long-EZ · Sparta, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 1, 2025 · N88LE · Destroyed
  > An onboard fire for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB ERA25LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA007.md): North American Navion · Rutherfordton, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 3, 2024 · N9117R · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight fire, the origin of which could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA24FA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA338.md): Cessna 750 · Jamestown, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 5, 2024 · N750GB · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire and electrical failure for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in the flight crew’s inability to maintain stabilized flight and a subsequent loss of control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA308.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Tulsa, OK · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2024 · N825JC · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s improper installation of the alternator wiring connections, which resulted in electrical arcing and thermal damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA24LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA302.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Myerstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2024 · N184VA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure a B-nut on the No. 5 cylinder fuel injector line, resulting in a fuel leak and engine fire.
- [NTSB ERA24LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA289.md): Cessna 172 · Lewiston Woodville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 29, 2024 · N46118 · Substantial damage
  > The obstruction of the engine’s cooling system by foreign object debris (residential-type insulation), which resulted in smoke, an elevated oil temperature, and a subsequent off-airport landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CEN24LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA147.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Bluff Dale, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 4, 2024 · N8946 · Destroyed
  > An engine compartment fire for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive thermal damage.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ERA21LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA309.md): Enstrom 280 · Colchester, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2021 · N36DK · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire originating in the engine compartment near the turbocharger from a source that could not be determined, which resulted in a loss of engine power and led to an autorotation and a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA211.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 6, 2021 · N54MC · Substantial damage
  > An engine fire that resulted from a fuel leak into the carburetor air box due to the electric fuel pump over-pressurizing the carburetor needle/seat assembly. Contributing to the severity of the fire was the flight instructor’s failure to turn off the…
- [NTSB ENG21LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG21LA023.md): Bombardier CL-600-2C10 · North Canton, OH · Incident · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 26, 2021 · N709PS · Minor damage
  > Moisture ingression thru the window humpseal coming into contact with the terminal block braid wires.
- [NTSB ERA21LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA211.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Burlington, VT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 24, 2021 · N26DC · Substantial damage
  > A fire that originated in the right main landing gear brake assembly for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN21LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA129.md): Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC42-550FG · Larned, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 5, 2021 · N115FP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to allow sufficient time for the brakes to cool after a previous aborted takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion during a second aborted takeoff due to degraded braking performance. Contributing to the accident was the contact of the hot…
- [NTSB ENG21LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG21LA013.md): Boeing 767-338 · Ontario, CA · Incident · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 29, 2021 · N363CM · Minor damage
  > The fatigue fracture and liberation of two airfoils from a low pressure turbine stage 5 nozzle segment that impacted and damaged the downstream low pressure stage 5 blades creating an initial imbalance load in the engine’s low pressure turbine rotor…
- [NTSB ERA21LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA099.md): Diamond DA 40 · Portsmouth, NH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 3, 2021 · N489RS · Substantial damage
  > The instructor’s multiple applications of the airplane’s brakes during high-speed taxi over a short duration, which overheated and ignited the right main landing gear wheel brake assembly.
- [NTSB CEN20LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA336.md): Cirrus SR22 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 16, 2020 · N949CG · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire and subsequent loss of airplane control shortly after takeoff. The source of the in-flight fire or the reason for the loss of airplane control could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA20LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA285.md): Lake LA4 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 14, 2020 · N2994P · Substantial damage
  > An on-ground engine fire, the source of which could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ENG20LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG20LA043.md): Bombardier CL-600-2D24 · Charlotte, NC · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2020 · N561NN · Minor damage
  > The windshield failed due to arcing from an inadequate solder connection at the anti-ice power terminal block.
- [NTSB WPR20LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA228.md): Md Helicopter 600 · San Andreas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 20, 2020 · N745BW · Destroyed
  > The failure of the output shaft of the overrunning clutch inner race due to frictional overheating of the shaft, which resulted from the failure of the output bearing’s stainless-steel grease seal.
- [NTSB CEN20LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA208.md): Piper PA32 · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2020 · N3869W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine driven fuel pump which led to a fuel leak and subsequent fire in the engine compartment.
- [NTSB CEN20LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA058.md): Piper PA46 · Bandera, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 11, 2020 · N350XL · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight electrical fire, which resulted in smoke in the cabin and an emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for the emergency landing.

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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."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
  AND 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
```

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