# Fatal NTSB investigations: Fire

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 DEN07LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA148.md): Elliott Cirrus VK30 · Watrous, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2007 · N60GE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing that resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the ruptured pressurized oil line.
- [NTSB NYC07MA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07MA162.md): Cessna 310R · Sanford, FL · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jul 10, 2007 · N501N · Destroyed
  > Actions and decisions by National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing's corporate aviation division's management and maintenance personnel to allow the accident airplane to be released for flight with a known and unresolved discrepancy, and the accident…
- [NTSB SEA07FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA124.md): Cessna P210N · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 2007 · N7343P · Substantial damage
  > An engine oil line leak and subsequent engine compartment fire while in cruise flight.
- [NTSB ATL04LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA153.md): Convair Div. of Gen. Dynamics 440 · Beef Island · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2004 · N4826C · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight fire on the number two engine, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX04FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA001.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Corona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2003 · N481CA · Destroyed
  > failure of the turbocharger exhaust clamp due to a pre-existing weld crack, which allowed the release of high temperature exhaust gasses in the engine compartment, causing an in-flight fire.
- [NTSB IAD03FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA024.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Woodbury, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2002 · N8168G · Destroyed
  > An engine fire for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the pilot's loss of control, and the airplane's subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA03FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA024.md): Aaa Aircraft Leasing 192 · Miami, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2002 · N192FW · Destroyed
  > The inflight fire of undetermined origin, which resulted in pilot incapacitation, loss of aircraft control and an inflight collision with a building.
- [NTSB ATL03LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA016.md): Chance Vought F4U-4 · Columbia, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2002 · N713JT · Destroyed
  > An in-flight engine fire for undetermined reasons
- [NTSB IAD02FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02FA086.md): Cessna 172S · Plainville, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2002 · N35073 · Destroyed
  > An in-flight engine compartment fire of unknown origin, and a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal, was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a turn back to the airfield, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent…
- [NTSB FTW01FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA015.md): Beech BE-76 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2000 · N23823 · Destroyed
  > the instructor pilot's failure to maintain the airplane's minimum controllable airspeed during a single-engine go-around, which resulted in his loss of control of the airplane. Contributory factors were the engine fire, the pilot's failure to follow the…
- [NTSB CHI99FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA164.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Great Bend, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 1999 · N8252S · Destroyed
  > the chafed through turbocharger oil supply hose, the failure of maintenance personnel to install a clamp on the turbocharger oil supply hose, and the inability of the pilot to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB ATL99FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA016.md): Cessna 152 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1998 · N48882 · Substantial damage
  > An interior cabin fire of undetermined origin. A factor was the power lines impacted during the emergency descent.
- [NTSB FTW98FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA156.md): Bell 206-A · Rio Hondo, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1998 · TGJET · Destroyed
  > The engine compartment fire due to undetermined reasons, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the tailboom.
- [NTSB SEA97FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA034.md): Douglas DC-3C · Boise, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1996 · N75142 · Destroyed
  > A fire within the right engine compartment of undetermined cause and the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed above the aircraft's minimum control speed. A factor contributing to the accident was the dark night environmental conditions.
- [NTSB LAX96FA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA284.md): Cessna 210M · Corning, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1996 · N6002N · Destroyed
  > improper installation of an electrical component, during an alteration of the aircraft electrical system; and subsequent electrical insulation failure, which resulted in electrical shorting, arcing, and an electrical fire. Factors relating to the accident…
- [NTSB LAX96LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA233.md): Van Horn Velocity · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1996 · N444BG · Destroyed
  > an engine compartment fire, which originated in flight from loose fuel and/or oil lines near the engine's firewall.
- [NTSB SEA96FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA094.md): Cessna 320A · Provo, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 1996 · N600JR · Destroyed
  > A fuel leak most probably ignited by hot exhaust gases from the leaking right engine manifold exhaust system, the decision by the pilots to operate the aircraft with knowledge of the fuel leak, and the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate clearance…
- [NTSB DCA96MA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA96MA054.md): Douglas DC-9-32 · Miami, FL · Accident · 110 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · May 11, 1996 · N904VJ · Destroyed
  > which resulted from a fire in the airplane's class D cargo compartment that was initiated by the actuation of one or more oxygen generators being improperly carried as cargo, were (1) the failure of SabreTech to properly prepare, package, and identify…
- [NTSB FTW96FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA183.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Vera, OK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1996 · N7845C · Destroyed
  > improper installation by unknown person(s) of incorrect exhaust system clamps, which led to an exhaust system disconnect and a subsequent engine compartment fire.
- [NTSB MIA95LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA215.md): Beech E-18S · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1995 · N171LG · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB ATL95FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA099.md): Schlagenhauf Lancair IV · Gastonia, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1995 · N453A · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire of undetermined origin that resulted in a loss of control and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC95FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA027.md): Cessna 195A · Broadview Hts, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1994 · N1527D · Destroyed
  > the improper installation of a cabin heater system, resulting in an in-flight fire and subsequent loss of control and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL95FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA007.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Newville, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1994 · N999BW · Destroyed
  > Failure of maintenance personnel to properly install the marmon clamp on the discharge side of the turbocharger.
- [NTSB LAX94LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA268.md): Rockwell S2-R · Firebaugh, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1994 · N4230X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control as a result of incapacitation from an in-flight sulfur fire.
- [NTSB BFO94FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA121.md): Beech 58TC · St Marys, WV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1994 · N333TK · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire of undetermined origin, prior to the in-flight breakup.
- [NTSB SEA94FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA124.md): Ryan Navion L-17B · Olympia, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N1669Z · Destroyed
  > An inflight fire for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ATL94FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA093.md): Nord 1101 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1994 · N1101A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for an emergency landing. A factor in the accident was an inflight fire from an undetermined source.
- [NTSB LAX92LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA274.md): Grumman G-164A · Tulare, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1992 · N8636H · Destroyed
  > An inflight hopper compartment fire due to the incompatibility of the chemical loads, and, the failure of the operator follow the cautionary directives of the chemical manufacturer.
- [NTSB MIA92LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA143.md): Piper PA-23-250 · St. Thomas · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N59LD · Destroyed
  > In-flight fire for undetermined reasons, and in-flight collision with the water.
- [NTSB MIA92FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA114.md): Cessna 401 · New Port Richey, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1992 · N3271Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed (vs) while maneuvering for a forced landing following an in flight left engine fire for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's inadvertent shutdown of the wrong engine.
- [NTSB FTW92GA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92GA111.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 9, 1992 · N8194X · Substantial damage
  > Fuel line failure due to vibratory fatigue. Factors were improper maintenance, manufacturer information for fuel line not available, and the pilots' failure to follow emergency procedures.
- [NTSB LAX91FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA001.md): Mooney M20K · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1990 · N231AX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to operate the aircraft with a known discrepancy; inadequate maintenance procedures; and the pilot's inflight loss of control due to smoke and fumes in the cockpit.
- [NTSB MIA90FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA101.md): Lockheed L-1049F · Levittown, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1990 · HI515 · Destroyed
  > Fire of an undetermined origin that resulted in a loss of power in two engines during a three engine ferry flight. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot to obtain the required authorization for the three engine ferry flight, and his…
- [NTSB LAX90LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA109.md): Cameron O-105 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1990 · N364CB · Destroyed
  > Improper modification of the balloon's fuel/heater system by the owner/operator and failure of the fuel line connection, which resulted in a fuel system leak and gondola (basket) fire.
- [NTSB CHI90FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA029.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Monroe Center, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1989 · N9465W · Destroyed
  > In-flight fire initiated by an inadequately installed wiring harness and propagated by an existing fuel leak which was not repaired.
- [NTSB MKC90FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA020.md): Cessna 402B · Little Rock, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N6382X · Substantial damage
  > A leak in the aircraft's fuel system which resulted in an in-flight fire. The origin of the fuel leak was not determined.
- [NTSB BFO89FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA059.md): Beech E18S · Glen Burnie, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1989 · N138JR · Destroyed
  > A fire that erupted in the cockpit of the aircraft (under a side panel). Related factors were: smoke and fumes in the cockpit which reduced the pilot's visual perception and ability to see.
- [NTSB ATL89FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA166.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Lithia Springs, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1989 · N83AT · Destroyed
  > Inflight engine/wing fire due to a failure of the right engine's left exhaust tailpipe. The exhaust tailpipe failed in fatigue as a result of fluctuating stresses induced by a deteriorated engine mount in conjunction with unevenly distributed clamping loads…
- [NTSB ATL89MA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89MA123.md): Beech 200 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1989 · N30PC · Destroyed
  > An in flight cabin fire of undetermined origin, and smoke (toxic condition) in the crew compartment, which resulted in physical impairment of the flight crew.
- [NTSB FTW89FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA006.md): Mooney M20E · Longview, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1988 · N79373 · Destroyed
  > The airplane was in cruise flight when the pilot transmitted that he had smoke in the cockpit. 53 seconds later contact was lost. The nose and left wing were slightly down when the acft struck trees and terrain at high speed. Fire started several minutes…
- [NTSB NYC88FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA051.md): Cessna 310R · Hector, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1987 · N5052J · Destroyed
  > The pilot made a routine IFR position report 12 minutes prior to the accident. Witnesses observed an 'orange ball' before the crash. Evidence at the crash site showed inflight jettison of the pilot's emergency window, positive aerodydnamic overload separation…
- [NTSB FTW88FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA007.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1987 · N3903W · Destroyed
  > The acft developed a fire in the eng area during the initial climb after takeoff. When the eng lost power the plt attempted a lndg in a small park. The acft touched down just short of a drainage ditch and collided with the sloping embankment on the opposite…
- [NTSB MKC88FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA005.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Lincoln, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1987 · N39922 · Destroyed
  > During climbout, smoke began filling the cabin and shortly thereafter the eng stopped. Ground witnesses observed smoke coming from the eng compartment just before the acft impacted a large woodpile behind a house located 1/2 mile east of the arpt. Examination…
- [NTSB MIA87FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA205.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Palatka, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1987 · N93664 · Destroyed
  > Witnesses stated that they heard the acft's eng sounding rough just before it crashed into the trees. Another witness stated that he noticed that there were flames & smoke coming from the left side of the plane. A tail pipe assembly was found on the ramp at…
- [NTSB NYC87FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA146.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Sayre, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 1987 · N32774 · Destroyed
  > Drg initial climb after takeoff, smoke was observed in the cockpit. When the smoke became hvy, the plt decided to land. He attempted a forced landing on rising terrain in foggy conds. Subsequently, the acft crashed into the side of the hill & began burning.…
- [NTSB ATL87MA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87MA057.md): Bell 206L-1 · Pollockville, NC · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1987 · N5004Q · Destroyed
  > The emerg med svc (ems/med-evac) helicopter (hel) was on a ngt flt with a 3 month old patient aboard. After rprtg lvl AT3000', the plt transmitted he was going to make an emerg lndg. This was flwd by svrl unreadable transmissions which apchctl psnl thought…
- [NTSB MKC86FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FA151.md): Whittman WD (Bigx) · Sheldahl, IA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1986 · N31637 · Destroyed
  > Witnesses state that they saw two airplanes, one silver and one red, climbing northbound to cruise altitude in loose formation when the red aircraft's engine backfired and the antique fabric-covered aircraft started burning. Flames five to eight feet in…
- [NTSB FTW86FRG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRG19.md): Soward Rutan Longeze · Georgetown, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 22, 1986 · N196MS · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed after hitting trees on short final following an inflight fire and an eng failure. The acft was on it's first flt following an eng overhaul and had been airborne about 2 minutes when ground and air observers noticed smoke trailing from the eng…
- [NTSB FTW86FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA076.md): North American SNJ-5 · Anadarko, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 1986 · N43775 · Destroyed
  > The pilot radioed that he had smoke in the cockpit. He immediately made an emergency landng, down wind, in a farmer's field. Witnesses saw the aircraft's right wing drop before the plane touched down. The resulting impact tore the wings and engine off,…
- [NTSB DCA86AA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA86AA012.md): Douglas DC-3 · Dekalb, TX · Accident · 7 fatal · Final report · Dec 31, 1985 · N711Y · Destroyed
  > At 1708:48, while cruising at 6000', a pilot of N711Y advised ATC, 'I think I'd like to turn around, head for texarkana here, I've got a little problem.' He was provided a vector & advised of closest airports. Shortly after, he stated he would be unable to…

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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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 171)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&occurrence=171

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