# 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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB FTW04LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA142.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Cleveland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2004 · N2948S · Destroyed
  > The in-flight fire that resulted from an electrical arc in the main battery cable near the main power bus. The cause of the arcing event could not be determined.
- [NTSB FTW04IA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04IA104.md): Cessna 414 · Midland, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2004 · N414FB · Minor damage
  > The in-flight wing fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI04LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA078.md): Cessna R182 · Elberfeld, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2004 · N5450T · Destroyed
  > The in-flight and on-ground fires in the cabin and engine compartment for undetermined reasons during the flight's cruise and emergency landing.
- [NTSB NYC04LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA060.md): Stinson 108-3 · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2004 · N6234M · Destroyed
  > An engine fire for undetermined reasons during start-up.
- [NTSB CHI04LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA050.md): Cessna 182A · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2003 · N5894B · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate starting and flooded engine procedure used by certified flight instructor while providing instruction to the dual student.
- [NTSB NYC04LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA047.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Buffalo, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2003 · N40259 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper procedure with regard to the cabin heater, which resulted in the over temperature of the heater and subsequent fire.
- [NTSB NYC04IA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04IA037.md): Dassault-Breguet Falcon 50 · Windsor Locks, CT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2003 · N14CG · Minor damage
  > An in-flight fire, originating from electrical arcing, which subsequently created a hole in an oxygen line.
- [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 MIA03LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA118.md): Cessna 210E · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2003 · N2328F · Substantial damage
  > The arching of the battery electric wire which was chaffing against the main steel braided fuel hose resulting in fire in the engine compartment.
- [NTSB MIA03LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA072.md): Mooney M20M · Destin, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2003 · N101PB · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate annual/100-hour inspection of the engine by the mechanic for his failure to properly secure the tailpipe assembly to the turbocharger resulting in separation of the tailpipe and subsequent in-flight fire. Contributing factors in the accident…
- [NTSB CHI03IA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA066.md): Bombardier BD 100-1A10 · Wichita, KS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2003 · C-GJCV · No damage
  > The uninterrupted current overload of the cabin outlet system static inverter leading to ignition and sustained fire. The cause of the initiating overload condition could not be determined. Contributing factors were the lack of adequate current overload…
- [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 LAX03LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA034.md): Cessna T210 L · Williams, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2002 · N59132 · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.
- [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 ATL02LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA174.md): Beech B-55 · Jackson, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2002 · N8821M · Substantial damage
  > The left wing tank fuel quantity transmitter unit was leaking fuel, and the leaking fuel was ignited by engine exhaust during engine start.
- [NTSB LAX02FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA259.md): Cessna 172N · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2002 · N4796E · Destroyed
  > An electrical fire of unknown origin centered near the circuit breaker/throttle area of the instrument panel.
- [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 NYC02FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA160.md): Boeing 747-256 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2002 · EC-DNP · Minor damage
  > An accessory gearbox fire of the number 2 engine, due to hot air bypassing a damaged compressor air seal stack, which resulted in an emergency evacuation.
- [NTSB CHI02LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA213.md): Weatherly 201C · Malta, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2002 · N1296W · Substantial damage
  > The inflight fire and loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the lack of suitable terrain on which to land and the corn crop which was contacted during the landing.
- [NTSB MIA02LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA118.md): Cessna 150D · Louisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2002 · N4313U · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot-in-command to follow emergency procedures after smelling smoke that resulted in an electrical fire, damage to the airplane, and a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC02LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA043.md): Robinson R-44 · Galena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2002 · N7130G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which precipitated a grass fire. Factors contributing to the accident were the manufacturer's inadequate design of the helicopter's exhaust system, placing it low to the ground, and terrain conditions…
- [NTSB CHI02LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA099.md): Piper PA-46-310P · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2002 · N9103Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an electrical short of the P-lead, and loose fuel line connection as a result of improper maintenance.
- [NTSB FTW02LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA098.md): Republic P-47N-20-RE · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2002 · N47TB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot/mechanic's failure to properly re-install the engine's #10 cylinder exhaust interconnect tube, which resulted in an in-flight fire and forced landing. Contributing factors were the burned fuel and oil supply lines, which were not fire shielded.
- [NTSB CHI02LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA069.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-41 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2002 · N754NW · No damage
  > The passenger fell off the side of the slide during the emergency evacuation. Factors were the emergency evacuation and the erratic ignition exciter.
- [NTSB SEA02FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA023.md): Beech 58P · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2002 · N132Z · Substantial damage
  > Improper clearance between an alternator wire and a pneumatic line and fuel fumes. The alternator wire chafe and arcing were factors.
- [NTSB IAD02LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA020.md): Cessna 401A · Martinsburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2001 · N4062Q · Substantial damage
  > the owner/mechanic's failure to comply with an Airworthiness Directive, which resulted in a cracked fuel supply line and subsequent in-flight fire.
- [NTSB NYC02LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA038.md): Aero Vodochody Aero. Works L-39C · Wilmington, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2001 · N90688 · Substantial damage
  > A ruptured oil line, which resulted in oil spraying onto the APU exhaust and a subsequent fire.
- [NTSB CHI01LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA284.md): Cameron Balloons Shuttle 90 · Centralia, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2001 · N8094S · Destroyed
  > The balloon envelope fire. A contributing factor was the flammability of the envelope.
- [NTSB LAX01LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA250.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2001 · N15120 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly tighten a fuel line fitting during an engine installation resulting in a fuel leak and fire during the maintenance checkflight. A factor in the accident was inadequate inspection of the installation prior to…
- [NTSB MIA01LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA171.md): Lockheed P-38L-5LD · Greenwood, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2001 · N25Y · Substantial damage
  > the failure and uncontained separation of supercharger impeller blades for undetermined reasons during normal descent, resulting in a punctured fuel line and the subsequent in-flight engine fire and emergency descent and forced landing to a farm field.
- [NTSB LAX01LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA214.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N4299Q · Substantial damage
  > the induction manifold fire resulting from an engine backfire during engine start. The reason for the engine backfire was not determined.
- [NTSB SEA01LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA112.md): Cessna 150F · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2001 · N546M · Substantial damage
  > A fire that originated in the aircraft's carburetor.
- [NTSB DEN01LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA109.md): 2001 Mcgirl Questair Venture · Ogden, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2001 · N5QV · Destroyed
  > an in-flight fire, which originated from a fuel leak of unknown origin.
- [NTSB SEA01IA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01IA093.md): Beech C-99 · Salem, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 15, 2001 · N992AF · Minor damage
  > A short to electrical wiring while in cruise flight.
- [NTSB SEA01FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA085.md): MBB BO-105C · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2001 · N105RH · Destroyed
  > A leaking engine oil outlet line fitting in the #1 engine compartment, resulting in an oil fire in the engine compartment.
- [NTSB FTW01LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA113.md): Cessna 172RG · Washington, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2001 · N9696B · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight fire for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributory factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA102.md): Cap 232 · Laporte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2001 · N232DG · Destroyed
  > Failure of the brake system during taxi. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to continue taxiing after discovering the brakes were not functioning normally.
- [NTSB NYC01IA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01IA126.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Newark, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2001 · N4078L · Minor damage
  > The company maintenance personnel's failure to comply with the service bulletin, which resulted in a fuel boost pump leakage and subsequent fire during taxi. A factor was the manufacturer's confusing service bulletin.
- [NTSB DEN01LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA077.md): Bell UH-1H · Zuni, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2001 · N56CF · Substantial damage
  > a hard landing due to the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during autorotation/flare. A factor was the total loss of engine power due to mechanical failure.
- [NTSB MIA01LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA097.md): Enstrom F-28C · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2001 · N5687H · Destroyed
  > a fire due to a broken and separated turbocharger exhaust which allowed hot exhaust to ignite the engine shroud.
- [NTSB MIA01LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA079.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2001 · N15635 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to disengage the parking brake prior to taxi and his failure to stop and investigate the brakes when they malfunctioned during taxi for takeoff resulting in the wheel brakes heating and starting the tires on fire.
- [NTSB ATL01LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA026.md): Cessna 172 F · Greenwood, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2001 · N7882U · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire for undetermined reasons. Finding: A factor is the maintenance modification was performed by company personnel prior to the flight.
- [NTSB IAD01IA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01IA017.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Dulles, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2000 · N3507A · Minor damage
  > the operator's inadequate maintenance procedure to disconnect the Omega navigational system, which resulted in coaxial cables being cut and not properly protected. A factor in the incident was the lightning strike.
- [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 ATL01IA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01IA001.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-80 · Birmingham, AL · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2000 · N69826 · Minor damage
  > The failure of maintenace personnel to follow fleet campaign directive on how to install a certificate holder.
- [NTSB FTW00LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA251.md): Beech BE58 · Bethany, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2000 · N84DE · Substantial damage
  > the fire, which ignited in the engine compartment for undetermined reasons while taxiing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA250.md): Cessna 188B · Farwell, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2000 · N21635 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the smoke in the cockpit, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI00LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA278.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2000 · N451X · Substantial damage
  > A hydraulic fluid leak which resulted in a landing gear brake fire.
- [NTSB CHI00LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA267.md): Piper PA-32-300 · North Platte, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2000 · N4256R · Substantial damage
  > the brake fire while taxiing 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&page=2

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