# 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 CEN21WA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21WA093.md): Cessna 401B · Toussus-le-Noble, France · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Oct 30, 2020 · N517HC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA128.md): Cessna 525 · Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 29, 2020 · P2-MEH · Minor damage
- [NTSB ERA20LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA324.md): Vans RV 8 · Hilliard, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 21, 2020 · N800PB · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [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 DCA20WA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20WA128.md): Boeing 777 · Shanghai, China · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 22, 2020 · ET-ARH · Substantial damage
  > The Civil Aviation Administration (CAAC) of China has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 777, which occurred on July 22, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State…
- [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 ENG20WA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG20WA039.md): Hawker Siddeley HS125 · Port Harcourt, Nigeria · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 16, 2020 · 5N-BOO
  > On July 16, 2020 a Hawker-Siddeley (Textron Aviation), powered by two Honeywell TFE731 5R-1H turbofan engines experienced a No. 1 (left engine) audible fire warning during cruise. The flight crew declared an emergency and made an uneventful landing at Port…
- [NTSB CEN20LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA256.md): Cessna 320 · Round Rock, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2020 · N19AS · Destroyed
  > Improper maintenance that led to a loss of engine power due to a failed left engine magneto, the pilot’s improper application of single engine emergency procedures, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB GAA20WA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA131.md): Daher TB10 · Visby, Sweden · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 19, 2020 · SE-IMY · Substantial damage
  > The government of Sweden has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a DAHER TB10 airplane that occurred on June 19, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Sweden's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB ERA20LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA212.md): Piper PA32RT · Selma, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 10, 2020 · N543GS · Destroyed
  > The mechanic’s failure to clean the oil suction screen during the most recent maintenance, which resulted in oil starvation and subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [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 ENG20RA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG20RA030.md): Airbus A320 · Budapest, Hungary · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 3, 2020 · VP-BMF · No damage
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- [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.
- [NTSB WPR20FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20FA051.md): Cirrus SF50 · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 27, 2019 · N52CV · Substantial damage
  > The improper design of the audio interface system, which caused an electrical short circuit that led to a ground fire.
- [NTSB ENG20IA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG20IA006.md): De Havilland DHC8 · Keene, NH · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Incident · Final report · Dec 9, 2019 · C-GNON · Minor damage
  > The arcing failure of the windshield heat L2 power wire on the right windshield due to unknown reasons.
- [NTSB ERA20CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA036.md): Piper PA32 · Venice, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2019 · N5909V · Destroyed
  > A stuck brake caliper, which overheated while the pilot was taxiing the airplane, caught fire, and subsequently destroyed the airplane.
- [NTSB GAA20WA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA123.md): Bombardier CL600 2B19 · Madrid, Spain · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 10, 2019 · N227WG · Minor damage
  > The government of Spain has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOMBARDIER CL600 2B19 airplane that occurred on November 10, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Spain's investigation under the…
- [NTSB ENG20WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG20WA008.md): Airbus A321 · Raipur, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 8, 2019 · VT-PPT · Minor damage
  > The AAIB of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A321 airplane with CFMI CFM56-5 engines that occurred on November 8, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB's investigation under the…
- [NTSB DCA20WA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20WA009.md): Boeing 737 · Paris, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 27, 2019 · 4X-EHE · No damage
  > The BEA of France has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on October 27, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BEA of France's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex…
- [NTSB GAA20CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA037.md): Ultramagic N 250 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2019 · N275WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure maintain clearance from power lines, which resulted in an explosion and preimpact fire.
- [NTSB ENG20WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG20WA007.md): BAE AVRO146RJ · Cape Town, South Africa · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 9, 2019 · ZS-TCP · No damage
  > On October 9, 2019, a South African Airlink British Aerospace Avro 146-RJ85, registered in South Africa as ZS-TCP, experienced a No. 3 engine fire warning on departure from Cape Town International Aerodrome, Cape Town, South Africa. The airplane is equipped…
- [NTSB DCA20WA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20WA001.md): Boeing 767 · Bamako, Mali · Incident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Oct 8, 2019 · ET-AMG · Minor damage
- [NTSB CEN19LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA324.md): Best Off Skyranger · Duncan, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 19, 2019 · N1671L · Destroyed
  > A fire during the engine run-up for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ENG19WA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19WA035.md): Boeing B777 200ER · Lahore, Pakistan, Pakistan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 15, 2019 · AP-BGK
  > On September 15, 2019, while in flight at approximately 5 miles northwest of Lahore, Pakistan, the pilot of a Pakistani International Airlines Boeing 777-200ER, registration AP-BGK, powered by two General Electric GE90 turbofan engines, initiated a Mayday…
- [NTSB WPR19LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA259.md): Piper PA28 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 14, 2019 · N4403Z · Substantial damage
  > Excessive fuel pressure and temperature throughout the fuel system due to heat soaking, which resulted in an engine fire during engine start.
- [NTSB DCA19WA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA216.md): Airbus A321 · Nassau, Bahamas · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 11, 2019 · N958JB · No damage
  > The government of Bahamas has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Airbus A321 airplane that occurred on September 11, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Bahamas's investigation under the…
- [NTSB CEN19LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA314.md): Piper PA28 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2019 · N8384E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper taxi speed and his excessive use of brakes, which resulted in a brake fire and substantial thermal damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB DCA19WA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA211.md): Airbus A330 · Beijing, China · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 27, 2019 · B-5958 · Substantial damage
  > The government of China has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A330 airplane that occurred on August 27, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of China's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB WPR19LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA237.md): Cessna T210 · Eugene, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 20, 2019 · N501SF · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear electric motor to shut off after landing gear retraction, which resulted in the motor overheating, burning out, and producing smoke in the cockpit. The pilot’s decision to land with the landing gear retracted resulted in…
- [NTSB ERA19FA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA251.md): Cirrus SR22 · Tappahannock, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2019 · N621JE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to land on the runway in dark night conditions with reported smoke in the cockpit, which necessitated the deployment of the airplane's parachute system.
- [NTSB ENG19WA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19WA030.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD11 · Warsaw, Poland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 15, 2019 · N270UP · No damage
  > The government of Poland has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing (McDonnel-Douglas) MD-11F operated by UPS and powered by three Pratt & Whitney PW 4460 turbofan engines. During cruise, the No. 2 engine (right) experienced fluctuations and…
- [NTSB DCA19WA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA202.md): Boeing 767 · Shannon, Ireland · Incident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 15, 2019 · N378AX · Minor damage
  > The AAIU of Ireland has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 767 airplane that occurred on August 15, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Ireland's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB ENG19RA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19RA038.md): Raytheon 390 · Hamburg, Germany · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 7, 2019 · OK-EJH · Minor damage
  > On August 7, 2019, about 1408 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Raytheon 390 Premier 1A airplane, Czech Republic registration OK-EJH, experienced smoke/fire in the cockpit from the windshield heat system during takeoff from Hamburg Airport, Hamburg,…
- [NTSB ENG19WA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19WA031.md): Airbus A321 · Valencia, Spain · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 5, 2019 · G-MEDN · No damage
  > The government of Spain has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A321 airplane that occurred on August 5, 2019 operated by British Airways. The airplane was powered by two International Aero Engines V2533-A5 turbofan engines. During landing, it…
- [NTSB WPR19LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA189.md): Vans RV14 · Aumsville, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2019 · N365EM · Destroyed
  > An inflight fire that originated in the engine compartment for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB DCA19WA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA190.md): Boeing 777 · London, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 3, 2019 · G-YMMU · No damage
  > The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) of United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 777 airplane that occurred on July 03, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of United…
- [NTSB DCA19WA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA181.md): Boeing 777 · London, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 3, 2019 · GY-MMU · No damage
  > The AAIB of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777 airplane that occurred on July 03, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex…
- [NTSB WPR19TA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19TA186.md): Glasair SH II · San Bernardino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Jul 1, 2019 · N279G · Substantial damage
  > A fuel leak caused by age-degraded fuel hoses, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and fire before takeoff. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB ENG19RA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19RA027.md): Aerospatiale AS355 · Dryden, Ontario, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 19, 2019 · C-GCZS · Destroyed
  > The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an Aerospatiale AS355 F2 rotorcraft that occurred on June 19, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the TSB under the provisions…
- [NTSB GAA19CA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA339.md): Air Tractor AT502 · San Benito, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2019 · N103CK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to take off with the airplane near its maximum allowable gross takeoff weight and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN19FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA143.md): Beech 60 · Loveland, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 2019 · N60RK · Destroyed
  > A loss of control due to an inflight right engine fire due to the loose fuel hose between the engine-driven fuel pump and the flow transducer.
- [NTSB DCA19WA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA148.md): Sukhoi RRJ95 · Moscow, Russia · Accident · 41 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 5, 2019 · RA89098 · Destroyed
  > The MAK of Russia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Sukhoi RRJ95 airplane that occurred on May 05, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the MAK's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as State of…
- [NTSB ENG19WA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19WA024.md): Boeing 767 · London, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 29, 2019 · N657UA · Minor damage
  > The United Kingdom's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 767-322, which occurred on April 29, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under…
- [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 CEN19LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA055.md): Beech 36 · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 17, 2019 · N2021T · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft.
- [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…

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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 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
```

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