# NTSB investigations, 2018: 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 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… - [NTSB ERA19FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA060.md): Cessna 335 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Dec 1, 2018 · N79HP · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to fly the unairworthy airplane and his failure to feather the left propeller following a partial loss of power from the left engine after takeoff. Also causal was the partial loss of power to the left engine due to detonation. - [NTSB ERA19FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA039.md): Cessna 310 · Walton, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2018 · N5044J · Destroyed > An in-flight fire of undetermined origin. Contributing to the accident were the severe icing conditions encountered during the final minutes of the flight, which led to a loss of airplane control. - [NTSB WPR19LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA010.md): Piper PA46 · Hurricane, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2018 · N413LL · Substantial damage > The mechanic’s failure to properly align the engine exhaust crossover pipe during replacement, and his supervisor’s failure to properly inspect the installation, which resulted in an in-flight fire and the loss of engine power. - [NTSB DCA19WA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA009.md): Boeing 737 · Zagreb, Croatia · Incident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 2, 2018 · TC-AMP · No damage > The AIN of Croatia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on October 02, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AIN of Croatia's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex… - [NTSB CEN18LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA392.md): Cirrus SR22 · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2018 · N818GM · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the muffler attachment hardware, which resulted in the muffler separating in flight, thermal damage that interrupted the magnetos’ function, and the subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN18RA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18RA397.md): Cirrus SF50 · Zurich, Switzerland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 22, 2018 · N474CG · Minor damage > On September 22, 2018, about 1615 UTC, a Cirrus Design Corporation SF50 VisionJet, N474CG, owned by Southern Aircraft Consultancy Incorporated Trustee, and operated I-FLY AG, c/o Aximos Treuhand AG, experienced an electrical fire in the air conditioning unit… - [NTSB CEN18LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA349.md): North American T-28B · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2018 · N215SF · Destroyed > The fire during approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in impact with terrain during approach for a precautionary landing. - [NTSB DCA18WA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA280.md): Boeing 737 · Los Cabos, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 18, 2018 · N337PJ · No damage > The government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on August 18, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB ERA18LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA214.md): Pipistrel Sinus 912 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 12, 2018 · N467L · Destroyed > The fatigue failure of the exhaust system manifold, which resulted in a ground fire after landing. - [NTSB WPR18TA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18TA223.md): Zenair Zenith Stol CH750 · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 11, 2018 · N328SK · Substantial damage > The pilot's use of fuel below the required octane rating, which caused engine detonation and damage and subsequently led to oil exhaustion and a total loss of engine power in flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate service/maintenance… - [NTSB WPR18LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA207.md): Cessna 172 · Mount Vernon, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2018 · N785SP · Destroyed > An in-flight fuel-fed fire from an unknown source for reasons that could not be determined due to the extensive fire damage to the airplane. - [NTSB CEN18LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA272.md): Cessna 182 · Odessa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2018 · N182GQ · Substantial damage > An on-ground fire for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB ERA18WA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA216.md): Cessna 501 · Catamarca, Argentina · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 12, 2018 · LV-CGO · Minor damage > The government of Argentina has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a CESSNA 501 airplane that occurred on July 12, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Argentina's investigation under the provisions… - [NTSB DCA18WA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA247.md): Douglas DC9 · Chichen Itza, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 11, 2018 · N802WA · No damage > The Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC) of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Douglas DC9 airplane that occurred on July 11, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's… - [NTSB CEN18FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA259.md): Eurocopter Deutschland EC135 P1 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2018 · N312SA · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent disabling of the No. 1 and No. 2 engines' electronic engine control systems, which resulted in engine and rotor overspeed conditions, a subsequent autorotation, and a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's… - [NTSB DCA18WA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA229.md): Boeing 737 · Koln, Germany · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 26, 2018 · D-ABKM · Minor damage > The government of Germany has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on June 26, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Germany's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB ANC18LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA049.md): Learjet 60 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 26, 2018 · N57 · Substantial damage > The flight crew’s failure to fully disengage the parking brake before taxi, which resulted in a brake fire. - [NTSB ENG18RA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG18RA032.md): Dassault FALCON7X · Singapore, Singapore · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 25, 2018 · VQ-BLP > The Singapore TSIB has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Dassault Falcon 7X, VQ-BLP, which occurred on June 25, 2018. There was a fire in the mechanical service compartment while passengers were on board. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited… - [NTSB WPR18CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18CA172.md): Dornier Alpha JET · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2018 · N2165 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s and the flight instructor’s failure to adequately monitor the workload. - [NTSB CEN18LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA221.md): Beech 58 · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2018 · N190RS · Substantial damage > The improper insulation of the anticollision light wiring, which resulted in the ignition of combustible fuel vapors in the outboard section of the right wing; the source of the fuel leak could not be determined due to fire damage. - [NTSB CEN18LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA213.md): Beech F33A · Uvalde, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2018 · N3291X · Destroyed > The loose oil filter, which resulted in oil starvation and a total loss of engine power in flight. - [NTSB ERA18WA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA159.md): Cessna 421B · Rock Sound, Bahamas · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 5, 2018 · N421MM · Destroyed - [NTSB WPR18LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA158.md): Rhoads Autogyro MTO Sport · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 21, 2018 · N574BR · Substantial damage > The fracture of the propeller hub due to corrosion pitting along the propeller blade root seat, which led to cracking that was propagated due to high-cycle fatigue. - [NTSB ERA18FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA146.md): Beech 35A33 · Jacksonville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2018 · N486T · Destroyed > The pilot/mechanic's inadequate inspection of the exhaust system, including the left muffler and heat exchanger, which precluded his detection of preexisting cracks and led to a missed opportunity to replace the components. The inadequate inspection allowed… - [NTSB ANC18LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA034.md): Grumman TBM-3 · Fort Apache, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 6, 2018 · N337VT · Destroyed > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB ERA18FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA138.md): Piper PA32 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 2018 · N4153R · Destroyed > An in-flight fire and total loss of engine power after takeoff due to a loose fuel line. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an unapproved fuel line by unknown personnel. - [NTSB ENG18WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG18WA041.md): Boeing 777 · Bangkok, Thailand · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 30, 2018 · HS-XBD > The Aircraft Accident Investigation Committee of Thailand has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777-212 airplane on April 30, 2018. The NTSB has appointed an Accredited Representative in accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the… - [NTSB DCA18LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18LA163.md): Airbus A330 323 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 18, 2018 · N806NW · Substantial damage > The flight crew’s delayed landing after an in-flight engine fire, which reignited after both fire bottles were discharged and resulted in substantial damage to an engine pylon. Contributing to the delayed landing was likely the flight crew’s perception that… - [NTSB CEN18FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA139.md): Wittman W10 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2018 · N625JS · Destroyed > An in-flight fire and subsequent total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive impact and fire damage, followed by a loss of airplane control. - [NTSB DCA18WA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA137.md): Boeing 737 · Melbourne, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 5, 2018 · unknown · No damage > The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on April 05, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's investigation… - [NTSB GAA18CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA185.md): Ultramagic N 300 · Cave Creek, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2018 · N64EX · Destroyed > The balloon pilot’s decision to add heat to the envelope with a tree branch protruding into the envelope that caught fire. - [NTSB DCA18WA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA317.md): Boeing 737 · Budapest, Hungary · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 23, 2018 · OK-TVP · No damage - [NTSB WPR18LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA107.md): Cubcrafters CC11-160 · Browns Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2018 · N1951B · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to adequately monitor the environment and maintain a sufficient altitude to avoid power lines. - [NTSB CEN18FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA116.md): Piper PA 31P · Laredo, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2018 · N82605 · Destroyed > An engine malfunction for undetermined reasons and the subsequent loss of control, due to the pilot's improper decision to maneuver the airplane below minimum controllable airspeed and his improper response to the loss of engine power. - [NTSB DCA18WA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA135.md): Airbus A320 · abeam Cooma Aerodome, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 18, 2018 · unknown · No damage > The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on February 18, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's… - [NTSB GAA18CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA115.md): Cessna 210 · Sussex, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2018 · N884KM · Destroyed > The pilot’s inadvertent landing gear retraction during approach. ## 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") = 2018 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=2018 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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