# 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 NYC08IA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08IA069.md): Piper PA-32R · Destin, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2007 · N8158B · Minor damage
  > An in-flight fire due to a fractured fuel injector line as a result of an unauthorized repair to the line.
- [NTSB SEA08LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA014.md): Raytheon Corporate Jets Hawker 800XP · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2007 · N800CC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to follow procedures stipulated in the airplane flight manual regarding brake cooling time periods. Factors contributing to the accident were the intentional aborted takeoffs which resulted in the hot brakes, and the…
- [NTSB SEA08CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA004.md): Piper PA 28-151 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2007 · N8549F · Substantial damage
  > The leak at the fuel line fitting, which resulted in a fire during engine start.
- [NTSB DEN07LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA166.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N38765 · Substantial damage
  > The unsecured B-nut fitting to the fuel return line which allowed for fuel spillage, an engine fire, and fuel exhaustion that led to the engine's subsequent failure. a factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's intentional wheels up landing in rough,…
- [NTSB DCA07MA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA07MA310.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Sep 28, 2007 · N454AA · Substantial damage
  > American Airlines’ maintenance personnel’s use of an inappropriate manual engine start procedure, which led to the uncommanded opening of the left engine air turbine starter valve, and a subsequent left engine fire, which was prolonged by the flight crew’s…
- [NTSB LAX07LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA263.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Modesto, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2007 · N13WA · Destroyed
  > The failure of the airplane's exhaust muffler during takeoff that was due to an inadequate annual inspection. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate inspection to isolate the smoke source, and the pilot's decision to continue flight with an…
- [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 CHI07CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA189.md): Cameron Balloons Z-77 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2007 · N4021M · Substantial damage
  > The whisper burner's fuel valve opening for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a fire after landing. A factor in the accident was the balloon envelope's parachute top not reseating.
- [NTSB ANC07FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA047.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Kake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2007 · N6117J · Destroyed
  > A fractured exhaust manifold, which resulted in an in-flight fire, and the inadequate inspection of the airplane by the operator's maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB DFW07CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA125.md): Cessna A188B · Happy, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2007 · N53377 · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire while maneuvering for an undetermined reason.
- [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 SEA07LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA094.md): Cessna 172 · Chiriaco Summit, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2007 · N8340B · Destroyed
  > Engine fire during start-up for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA07LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA092.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2007 · N4379A · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight fire occurred during the initial climb as a result of the aviation maintenance technician's failure to sufficiently tighten the b-nut that was found disconnected post-accident. A contributing factor was the engine manufacturer's failure to…
- [NTSB ATL07LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA065.md): Beech BE-58 · Woolsey, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2007 · N1MQ · Substantial damage
  > In-flight fire of the right wing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC07IA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07IA063.md): Airbus A-320-232 · New York, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2007 · N648JB · No damage
  > The in-flight fire which was caused by the catastrophic failure of a 9-volt battery from an unknown cause.
- [NTSB ATL07LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA034.md): Greenhaw, William Lancair 360 · Guntersville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2007 · N117BG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of an unapproved automotive fuel line installed by the owner/pilot mechanic which resulted in an engine fire during taxi after landing.
- [NTSB DEN07IA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07IA037.md): Boeing 737-824 · Colorado Spring, CO · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2006 · N24202 · Minor damage
  > A short circuit in the primary (non-rechargeable) battery, most likely due to it being recharged. This internal short led to thermal runaway, battery failure, and an explosion.
- [NTSB LAX07CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA028.md): Strategie Ballloon Amazon · Page, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2006 · PPXKY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to identify grass clippings in the balloon envelope during a preflight inspection, which resulted in the balloon catching fire in flight.
- [NTSB ATL07CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA015.md): Cessna 172G · Dalton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2006 · N4368L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper starting procedures, which resulted in an on-ground engine fire.
- [NTSB DFW07IA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07IA018.md): Bell 206-L4 · Abbeville, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2006 · N266AL · Minor damage
  > A fire in the baggage area for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN06CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA124.md): Bell 47G-2 · Hayden, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2006 · N23947 · Destroyed
  > engine fire for reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB MIA06IA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06IA133.md): Boeing 737-400 · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2006 · N425US · Minor damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent application of the left brakes at touchdown. Contributing to the incident was insufficient information in the quick reference handbook on the loss of touchdown protection with an inoperative anti-skid system.
- [NTSB LAX06LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA271.md): Boeing E75 · Morgan Hill, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2006 · N58980 · Substantial damage
  > Excessive fuel flow through the carburetor which resulted in leaking fuel, and subsequent in-flight fire while maneuvering.
- [NTSB LAX06FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA238.md): Learjet 55 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2006 · N554CL · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight fire of undetermined origins.
- [NTSB CHI06CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA155.md): McFarland Rotorway Exec · Mooresville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2006 · N9164X · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL06IA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06IA071.md): Beech C90A · Raleigh, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2006 · N90CH · Minor damage
  > The inadequate manufacturing process, which resulted in a windshield fire and subsequent emergency landing.
- [NTSB DFW06LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA104.md): Cessna 210F · Lubbock, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2006 · N1966S · Destroyed
  > An in-flight electrical fire for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL06IA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06IA054.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Asheville, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2006 · N8783E · Minor damage
  > The improper installation of the pilot's windshield by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in flame and smoke in the cockpit, and subsequent emergency landing.
- [NTSB DCA06MA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA06MA022.md): Douglas DC-8 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Feb 8, 2006 · N748UP · Destroyed
  > an in-flight cargo fire that initiated from an unknown source, which was most likely located within cargo container 12, 13, or 14. Contributing to the loss of the aircraft were the inadequate certification test requirements for smoke and fire detection…
- [NTSB DFW06LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA038.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2005 · N302BY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive taxi speed and his excessive use of brakes.
- [NTSB CHI06CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA025.md): Piper PA22-150 · Canton, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2005 · N9664D · Destroyed
  > The fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC05LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA131.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N915DJ · Substantial damage
  > A fire that originated at the right main landing gear brake caliper and piston, during taxi, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI05CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA209.md): National Ballooning 751-12 · Indianola, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2005 · N3219T · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight fire due to the loose fuel line connection as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A factor was the power lines.
- [NTSB CHI05CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA210.md): Barr Barr Six · Knox, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2005 · N83W · Destroyed
  > The undetermined cause of the fire during the taxi.
- [NTSB ANC05LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA110.md): de Havilland DHC-3 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2005 · N6868B · Minor damage
  > An electrical arc on the exterior of a fuel pressure line that initiated a fuel leak and fire during cruise flight, which resulted in serious injuries to the pilot as he performed an emergency landing on the water. A factor contributing to the accident was an…
- [NTSB IAD05LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA095.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Branchville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2005 · N6061L · Substantial damage
  > An electrical fire of unknown origin. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to perform the In-Flight Electrical Fires checklist.
- [NTSB CHI05LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA173.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Crete, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2005 · N997SA · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the drive belt, during cruise, leading to the puncturing of the oil cooler and subsequent fire. An additional cause was the pilot's restricted lookout during the emergency landing resulting in the hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC05LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA085.md): Cessna U206F · Skwentna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2005 · N51205 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper loading of externally carried lumber that caught fire due to exposure to hot exhaust gases during cruise flight, which resulted in an emergency descent/landing and subsequent collision with a gravel bar. A factor contributing to the…
- [NTSB MIA05LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA106.md): Pitts S1S · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N5WD · Destroyed
  > Improper maintenance inspection by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loose fuel line fitting going undetected, a fuel leak onto exhaust piping, and a fire.
- [NTSB LAX05LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA109.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2005 · N517SW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during taxi that resulted in the right brake overheating and a fire. A factor in the accident was the pilot's continued operation with known deficiencies.
- [NTSB LAX05FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA108.md): Cessna 210L · Oxnard, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2005 · N2044S · Substantial damage
  > A pinhole leak in the fuel pressure line during the takeoff roll that was ignited by an electrical arc associated with wires adjacent to the fuel line. A contributing factor in the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to comply with a…
- [NTSB ANC05IA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05IA020.md): Boeing 747-123 · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2004 · N858FT · Minor damage
  > The failure of a high-pressure fuel line fitting, which resulted in an engine fire during takeoff/initial climb.
- [NTSB ATL05IA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05IA025.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Peachtree City, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2004 · N723CD · Minor damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly torque a fuel line fitting, which resulted in a fuel leak and in-flight engine fire.
- [NTSB IAD05LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA005.md): Beech C24R · Hyannis, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2004 · N6598C · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to secure the fuel pressure line to the fuel pressure gauge fitting, which resulted in an engine compartment fire and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC05LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA003.md): Scan 30 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2004 · N701Q · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight fire during cruise flight for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX04LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA334.md): British Aerospace BAE 125-1000A · San Francisco, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2004 · N520QS · Substantial damage
  > An electrical arc from an undetermined source initiated a hydraulic line rupture, which resulted in an equipment bay fire.
- [NTSB ANC04LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA104.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2004 · N9796P · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an off-airport forced landing and subsequent destruction of the airplane by fire.
- [NTSB CHI04LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA295.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Norton, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2004 · N7798V · Substantial damage
  > The fire in the area of the fuel line and the unsuitable terrain encountered during an emergency landing by the pilot. Contributing factors were the pole.
- [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.

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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 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?occurrence=171

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