# NTSB investigations: Fire/explosion 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 NYC04LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA204.md): Beech BE-95-A55 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2004 · N9779Y · Substantial damage > The improper refueling of the left auxiliary fuel tank, which resulted in an overflow of fuel, and a subsequent explosion in the left wing during engine start. - [NTSB LAX04LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA159.md): Beech 65 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2004 · N751T · Substantial damage > an explosion of the left outboard wing, resulting from a leaking fuel line and the ignition of the flammable fuel/air mixture in the outboard wing bays; the source of ignition energy for the explosion could not be determined. A factor in the accident was an… - [NTSB LAX03GA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03GA145.md): Eurocopter France AS350B3 · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 1, 2003 · N341HP · Substantial damage > the pilot under instruction's inadvertent activation of the collective manual fuel slide lock, which led to engine and main rotor overspeeds due to excessive fuel flow during power application. This resulted in failures of the gas generator turbine (N1)… - [NTSB IAD02LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA013.md): Cessna 172S · Leesburg, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2001 · N346ME · Destroyed > The pilot's improper stowage of hazardous material. - [NTSB MIA01LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA236.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2001 · N554HA · Substantial damage > an on ground fire that started in the engine due to an excessive fuel flow causing the engine to flood. A factor in this accident was the pilot-in-command did not follow all the emergency procedures for an engine fire during start. - [NTSB LAX01FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA160.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 2001 · N521A · Destroyed > A fuel leak on the cabin and engine sides of the firewall with a probable origin at the firewall pass-through fitting for the fuel pressure gage line. The fire likely began on the engine side of the firewall near the bottom with the explosive ignition of the… - [NTSB NYC00FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA239.md): Cessna 206H · Mayville, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2000 · N7269S · Destroyed > An engine compartment explosion due to a fuel/fuel vapor leak of undetermined origin. A secondary explosion resulted from a lack of lubrication to the number 6 connecting rod bearing. Contributing to the pilot's injuries was his reduced visibility during the… - [NTSB ATL00FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA009.md): Cessna 210N · Chamblee, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1999 · N7317A · Destroyed > The failure of the flex hydraulic line and the chaffing of an electrical line under the pilot seat that resulted in an inflight fire. The pilot's inflight decision to continue flight with a known airplane deficiencies. - [NTSB CHI99LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA239.md): Cessna 411 · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1999 · N660EM · Substantial damage > Engine explosion/fire during start for undetermined reason. - [NTSB MIA98IA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98IA195.md): Airbus Industrie A-300B4-605R · San Juan, PR · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1998 · N80057 · Minor damage > An in-flight engine fire resulting from (1) the failure of the engine overhaul facility to install, and the failure of American Airlines to ensure installation of, the proper adapter bolt inserts to preclude fuel leakage and the failure of the engine overhaul… - [NTSB NYC97LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA135.md): Cessna 182B · Medford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1997 · N166KM · Destroyed > An inflight engine fire of undetermined origin. - [NTSB MIA96LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA038.md): Aero Commander 112 · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1995 · N88MS · Substantial damage > The pilot's and ground personnel's improper starting procedure. Contributing to the accident were the communications being not understood and inadequate training for both the pilot and ground personnel. - [NTSB SEA95LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA192.md): North American T-28A · Rexburg, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1995 · N9640C · Destroyed > fatigue failure of the main hydraulic line and a resulting hydraulic fluid fire. Lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing contributed to the accident. - [NTSB SEA94LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA088.md): Mikoyan MiG MIG-17T · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1994 · N306DM · Substantial damage > Failure of a metal fuel line, resulting in an explosion. - [NTSB MIA94LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA019.md): Cessna 421 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1993 · N1600B · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot-in-command to obtain the proper assistance after being notified of a fuel leak from the left wing fuel tanks after refueling. - [NTSB MIA93FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA155.md): Beech 95-A55 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1993 · N2200Q · Destroyed > An explosion and fire from undetermined fuel and ignition sources in the left wing. - [NTSB CHI93FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA139.md): Cessna 172I · Ettrick, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1993 · N8337L · Destroyed > An inflight explosion of a toluene-based fluid inside the airplane's cockpit. - [NTSB BFO93LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA051.md): Cessna 150M · Rochester, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1993 · N63206 · Substantial damage > A fire in the engine compartment due to over-priming. - [NTSB ATL92FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA126.md): Aerospatiale AS-355-F · Fort Bragg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1992 · N365DU · Substantial damage > The total blockage of the oil supply line for the rear main bearing in engine module three which resulted in the failure of the bearing, and the subsequent leak from the engine start drain valve. - [NTSB LAX91FA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA386.md): Cessna 172K · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1991 · N7031G · Destroyed > 1) A short circuit, 2) electrical overload which ignited the cabin interior, 3) inadequate electrical circuit protection, and 4) insufficient electrical system design standards. - [NTSB CHI90FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA278.md): Boeing 727-251 · Detroit, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1990 · N278US · Minor damage > The intentional activation of the auxillary power unit by the flight engineer, and the improper evacuation procedures by the pilot in command. An associated factor in the accident was the APU circuit breakers were not pulled by company maintenance personnel. - [NTSB SEA90LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA117.md): Dickey E-RACER · Jackpot, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1990 · N131RD · Substantial damage > An undetermined failure or anomaly of the exhaust system, which resulted in an in-flight fire of the fiberglass structure of the aircraft and failure of the aircraft braking system. - [NTSB NYC90LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA056.md): Cessna 172 · Danbury, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1990 · N9093H · Destroyed > Improper maintenance, inadequate surveillance by the company/operator, and inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in a fire during an attempted engine start. A factor related to the accident was: the unsecured fuel line. - [NTSB FTW90FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA015.md): Beech 58 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1989 · N950JP · Substantial damage > A fuel tank leak, arcing from the exterior lighting system, and failure of company/maintenance personnel to comply with an airworthiness directive (AD). - [NTSB DCA90MA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA90MA002.md): Boeing 727-232 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · N530DA · Destroyed > A fire which started in the passenger oxygen system for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the failure of delta airlines to recognize, attend to and correct repeated leaks in the oxygen system. - [NTSB DCA88MA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA88MA052.md): de Havilland DHC-8 · Seattle, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1988 · N819PH · Destroyed > Shortly after tkof from Seattle-tacoma intl airport, the crew noted a rt eng power loss and decided to return for a precautionary lndg. After lowering the lndg gear, a massive fire was discovered in the rt eng nacelle. After lndg, directional control and all… - [NTSB DCA88MZ002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA88MZ002.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83 · Nashville, TN · Incident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 3, 1988 · N569AA · Minor damage > American flt 132 was loaded with undeclared & improperly marked haz mtrl (hm) packed in a fiber drum. It contained 5 galof 50% hydrogen peroxide solution (oxidizer) & 25 lbs of textreat s-w (corrosive agent; sodium orthosilicate-based mix),shipped by textile… - [NTSB MIA88LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA033.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1987 · N5086Y · Destroyed > Plt stated that shortly after starting the left engine he heard an explosion and saw flame spreading from the accessory area of the left engine toward the left wing tip and the cabin. He shut down the engine by turning off the magnetos and he and his… - [NTSB NYC87LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA256.md): Cessna 310N · Williamsport, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1987 · N4166Q · Substantial damage > After landing, the cargo was unloaded & the acft was prepared for departure. The plt stated the preflight was normal & satisfactory. He rprtd that when the left eng was started, he heard a loud 'pop' & observed 'flame traces and smoke.' He immediately shut… - [NTSB DEN87LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA217.md): Rockwell 200D · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1987 · N2909T · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he was on a ferry flight to Ogden, UT and experienced smoke in the cockpit shortly after deprt. The pilot executed a straight in visual approach to runway 34 and before he was able to stop the aircraft a fire erupted. The aircraft was… - [NTSB SEA87IA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87IA119.md): de Havilland DHC-8-101 · Seattle, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1987 · N813PH · Minor damage > The crew of the scheduled airline passenger flight experienced an explosion and fire in the right engine at approx 800 ft AGL during initial climb after takeoff. The pilot shut the engine down, activated two fire bottles, which extinguished the fire and… - [NTSB MIA86LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA176.md): Cessna 411 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1986 · N4959T · Substantial damage > The plt observed a fuel spill on the ground as a result of refueling overflow. He attempted to start the engines & an explosion & fire resulted. - [NTSB LAX86LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA112.md): Cessna TU206G · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1986 · N5340X · Substantial damage > While returning from grand canyon, AZ, 14 CFR 135 sightseeing flt to scottsdale, AZ, the plt reported the acft experienced a power loss; all other instrument indications were normal. The plt enriched the mixture and changed fuel tanks but to no avail. The plt… - [NTSB MKC85LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA113.md): Beech 65-88 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1985 · N8833B · Substantial damage > Plt reported that the rt eng began to run rough and backfire as the flt was climbing thru 400 ft AGL after takeoff. Moments later the rt eng fire warning light illuminated and the plt secured the eng and landed. The fire warning light went out prior to… - [NTSB MIA85IA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85IA086.md): CASA 212 · Arecibo, PR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1985 · N436CA · Minor damage > While on a scheduled international commuter flight during climb the crew noted a fire in the number one engine. The executed the emergency checklist and discharged two firebottles. The flames continued to exit the tailpipe. The crew executed a forced landing… - [NTSB SEA84IA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84IA125.md): Beech 1900C · Spokane, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1984 · N123CZ · Minor damage > During climbout from rwy 21, at an alt of about 500 ft, smoke, fire & sparks erupted from the lower & upper forward corners of the circuit breaker panel on the f/o sidewall. The capt took control of the acft & landed the acft on rwy 03. Investigation revealed… - [NTSB NYC83FFJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FFJ03.md): Sopwith Triplane · Allegany, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 22, 1983 · N5004 · Destroyed > The owner/plt of the home built, Sopwith triplane took off on a local flt. This was the 1st flt since some maintenance rework & a new propeller installation. After the acft was airborne for aprx 20 min, it was observed flying at about 500 ft AGL. Reportedly,… - [NTSB MIA83IA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83IA165.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Tampa, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1983 · N405EA · Minor damage > Smoke was observed coming from under the right rear lavatory door during the taxi from landing. The fire was not contained within the waste receptacle. Source of the fire could not be determined. - [NTSB DEN83FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA122.md): Bell 206B · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 1983 · N16937 · Substantial damage > The helicopter made a hard autorotative landing after takeoff from an off arpt landing stie. The plt was on a personal flt with family and friends when a engine fire/explosion forced him to land. The fire was extinguished by the plt after landing. Post… - [NTSB LAX83FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA002.md): Swearingen SA-226TC · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1982 · N63SA · Substantial damage > While at the gate with the passengers seated & the engines running, the copilot attempted to turn up his panel lights with the rheostat located on the FAR right forward portion of the side electrical panel. At that instant smoke began to erupt at his right… - [NTSB MIA82DA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA154.md): Bellanca 17-31 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 14, 1982 · N7373V · Destroyed > The aircraft was on a maintenance flight to check a recently installed engine oil temperature gauge. After determining that the gauge was operating satisfactorily, the pilot began a descent toward the airport. While descending through 3000 ft, the pilot… - [NTSB CHI82FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA168.md): Piper PA-22 · Joilet, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 1982 · N3723Z · Destroyed > When the aircraft was about 1 1/2 miles from the destination, a fire started on the left side of the floorboard against the firewall. The pilot turned off the electrical system, and before landing, shut off the fuel selector. After landing, the occupants… - [NTSB CHI82DA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA056.md): Cessna 340A · Near Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 19, 1982 · N4140G · Substantial damage > During flight over lake Michigan at 13,000 feet, the pilot noticed that the throttle, mixture and propeller controls to one of the engines began binding. The controls to the other engine remained normal. He descended to 9000 feet and continued at reduced… ## 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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 170) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=170 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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