# 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 1 of 11 · 504 cases

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN27LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN27LA022.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Springfield, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 19, 2026 · N117RF
- [NTSB DCA26WA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA26WA375.md): Boeing 777 · Schiphol, Netherlands · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 17, 2026 · PH-BVP · No damage
- [NTSB DCA26WA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA26WA364.md): Boeing 777-223 · Ezeiza, Argentina · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 14, 2026 · N761AJ
- [NTSB WPR26LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA270.md): Enstrom F-28F · Malad City, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 21, 2026 · N8624B · Substantial damage
  > On July 21, 2026, about 0815 mountain daylight time, an Enstrom F-28F helicopter, N8624B, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Malad City, Idaho. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger were not injured. The helicopter was operated…
- [NTSB WPR26LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA256.md): Canadair CF-5D · Mojave, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 10, 2026 · N845PS · Substantial damage
  > On July 10, 2026, about 1103 Pacific daylight time, a Canadair CF-5D, N845PS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Mojave, California. The two pilots onboard were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB ERA26LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA262.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Easton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jun 29, 2026 · N8394D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA26WA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA26WA238.md): Boeing 737 · Sidi Errabia, Algeria · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · May 27, 2026 · 7T-VCF
- [NTSB DCA26LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA26LA184.md): Boeing 787-9 · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Mar 2, 2026 · N24972 · No damage
  > On March 2, 2026, at 1100 Pacific Standard Time, United Airlines flight 2127, a Boeing 787-9, registration N24972, powered by two General Electric GEnx™-1B76A/P2 turbofan engines, experienced a No. 1 (left) engine surge during climb from Los Angeles…
- [NTSB DCA26WA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA26WA117.md): Boeing 777 · Atlantic Ocean, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 13, 2026 · G-YMME · Minor damage
- [NTSB GAA26WA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA058.md): Beech B200 · Porto Vehlo, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 20, 2025 · PS-GAC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA26WA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA26WA087.md): Boeing 737 · Kastrup, Denmark · Incident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 20, 2025 · TC-SOC · Minor damage
- [NTSB ENG26WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG26WA008.md): Airbus A340 · Sakaka, Saudi Arabia · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 11, 2025 · HB-JMF · Minor damage
- [NTSB DCA26WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA26WA007.md): Boeing 737 · Balice, Poland · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 12, 2025 · EI-ILN · No damage
- [NTSB DCA25WA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25WA324.md): Boeing 737-824 · Osaka, Japan · Incident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 12, 2025 · N39297 · No damage
- [NTSB DCA25LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25LA308.md): Airbus Canada BD500 · Denver, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2025 · C-GYLQ · No damage
  > Unidentified burned debris in an aft galley oven, which generated smoke and odor in the cabin and led to an air turnback and subsequent evacuation, during which a serious injury occurred.
- [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 ENG25WA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG25WA051.md): Boeing 727 · Caracas, Venezuela · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 26, 2025 · YV665T · No damage
- [NTSB GAA25WA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA234.md): Cessna 560 · Mwihoko, Kenya · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 7, 2025 · 5Y-FDN · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN25LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA295.md): Cessna 182P · Bolivar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 28, 2025 · N8243M · Destroyed
  > On July 28, 2025, at about 1800 central daylight time, a Cessna 182P, N8243M, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Bolivar, Missouri. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91…
- [NTSB DCA25WA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25WA271.md): Boeing 737-800 · Hobart Aerodrome, Australia · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 20, 2025 · VH-YFY · No damage
- [NTSB ENG25WA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG25WA043.md): Boeing 737 · Richmond, Canada · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 13, 2025 · C-FNWD · No damage
- [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 DCA25WA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25WA237.md): Boeing 737 · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 16, 2025 · A6-FMU · No damage
- [NTSB CEN25LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA205.md): Lancair 360 · Fort Stockton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jun 12, 2025 · N77LH · Destroyed
  > On June 11, 2025, about 2145 central daylight time, a Lancair 360 airplane, N77LH, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Fort Stockton, Texas. The airline transport pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB ENG25WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG25WA041.md): Airbus A320 · Pudahuel, Chile · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 9, 2025 · PR-MAG · No damage
- [NTSB GAA25WA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA167.md): Cessna 188 · Pasaje, Ecuador · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 23, 2025 · HC-CMM · Destroyed
- [NTSB DCA25WA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25WA177.md): Boeing 737-800 · Bay of Biscay, France · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 6, 2025 · OY-JZK
- [NTSB DCA25FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25FA159.md): Boeing 737-823 · Denver, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Mar 13, 2025 · N885NN · Substantial damage
  > On March 13, 2025, about 1759 mountain daylight time, American Airlines flight 1006, Boeing 737-823, N885NN, experienced engine vibrations during takeoff from Colorado Springs Airport (COS), Colorado Springs, Colorado. The flight crew continued the takeoff,…
- [NTSB DCA25FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25FA148.md): Boeing 767 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Mar 1, 2025 · N178FE · Minor damage
  > On March 1, 2025, at 0800 eastern standard time, FedEx flight 3609, a Boeing 767-300F, powered by two General Electric CF6-80C2 turbofan engines, registration number N178FE, struck birds during initial climb after takeoff from Newark Liberty International…
- [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 ENG25WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG25WA020.md): Airbus A320 · Monterrey, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 25, 2025 · XA-VAY · No damage
- [NTSB GAA25WA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA166.md): Cessna 402 · Rosario, Argentina · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 22, 2025 · LV-JHP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA25WA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25WA079.md): Airbus Canada A220 · Graz, Austria · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Foreign · Dec 23, 2024 · HB-JCD · Minor damage
- [NTSB CEN25FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA056.md): Zenith Zodiac CH601 · Columbia, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 8, 2024 · N9853M · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to secure the engine oil filter following maintenance, which resulted in oil starvation, a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR25LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA045.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B16 · Jackson, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Nov 17, 2024 · N247QS · Substantial damage
  > On November 17, 2024, about 0945 mountain standard time, a Bombardier Inc. CL-600-2B16 (Challenger 650), N247QS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Jackson, Wyoming. The 2 pilots and 9 passengers were not injured. The airplane…
- [NTSB DCA25WA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25WA031.md): Boeing 737 · Sao Paulo, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Foreign · Nov 9, 2024 · PS-TLB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA25WA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25WA027.md): Boeing 737 · Nefaar, Indonesia · Incident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 5, 2024 · PK-YSC · No damage
- [NTSB WPR25LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA030.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Prescott Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 31, 2024 · N154DC · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the No. 3 engine cylinder due to a loss of torque on the cylinder base nuts, which resulted in a loss of engine power and in-flight fire. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to ensure the engine case and cylinder…
- [NTSB DCA25WA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25WA024.md): Boeing 747 · Incheon, South Korea · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 28, 2024 · AZG129 · Minor damage
- [NTSB WPR25LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA025.md): Badlands Vaquero · West Wendover, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 27, 2024 · N510DH · Substantial damage
  > On October 27, 2024, about 0915 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Badlands Vaquero airplane, N510DH, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near West Wendover, Nevada. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated…
- [NTSB ENG25WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG25WA007.md): Bombardier Global 7500 · Amsterdam, Netherlands · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 15, 2024 · 9H-VISTA · Minor damage
- [NTSB ERA25LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA002.md): Fokker D Viii Replica · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 5, 2024 · N94100 · Destroyed
  > On October 5, 2024, about 1456 eastern daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Coughlin Fokker D-VIII Replica, N94100, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Old Rhinebeck Airport (NY94), Rhinebeck, New York. The commercial pilot was…
- [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 CEN24FA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA353.md): Hawker Beechcraft G36 · Lafayette, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 12, 2024 · N643RS · Destroyed
  > On September 12, 2024, about 1137 central daylight time, a Hawker Beechcraft G36 airplane, N643RS, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Lafayette, Louisiana. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB WPR24FA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA291.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Meeteetse, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 1, 2024 · N23BD · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to continue the flight over rising terrain at a low altitude in a high-elevation, high-density-altitude environment.
- [NTSB ERA24LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA355.md): Yates Elden H Avipro Bearhawk · Roxbury, ME · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 14, 2024 · N652BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstable approach which resulted in a landing with insufficient runway remaining to stop and subsequent impact with a river embankment. Contributing was the engine coolant system anomaly.
- [NTSB DCA24WA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24WA263.md): Canadair CL600 · Vancouver, Canada · Occurrence · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 6, 2024 · C-GJUZ · No damage
- [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.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/150/sequence.md?page=2

## 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 s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '150' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent"))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/150/sequence

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.