# NTSB investigations, 2010: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ENG11IA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG11IA011.md): Boeing 737 · San Francisco, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2010 · N248WN · No damage
  > The probable cause of the undercowl in-flight engine fire was the insufficient installation torque of the bolts that secure the fuel manifold cover to the fuel manifold. Engine vibrations and fuel pressure cycles caused the bolts to gradually loosen further…
- [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 WPR10CA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA437.md): Holt Herbert L Long EZ · Afton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2010 · N31939 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to securely lock the canopy prior to takeoff, which allowed the contents of the cabin to exit the airplane and damage the propeller. Contributing to the severity of the damage was the subsequent fire that ensued.
- [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 ERA10LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA357.md): Beech 58 · LaGrange, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2010 · N405RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not allowing sufficient time for fuel spill vapors to dissipate before starting the engine. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the fuel cap.
- [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 CEN10LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA295.md): Pitts Aerobatics S-2B · Amarillo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N260PK · Destroyed
  > The fracture of the fuel pump housing for undetermined reasons.
- [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 WPR10LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA128.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Dolan Springs, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2010 · N1060X · Substantial damage
  > The fuel flow divider inlet line nut coming loose during cruise flight, resulting in a fuel leak and in-flight fire. The root cause of the loose B-nut fitting could not be determined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly the airplane…
- [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 CEN10LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA098.md): Mooney M20R · La Veta, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2010 · N782LU · Substantial damage
  > A fuel leak and subsequent fire due to a mechanical defect.
- [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…

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2010
  AND 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?year=2010

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