# 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. Page 3 of 9 · 450 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW00LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA231.md): Cessna T210L · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N59287 · Substantial damage > the electrical wire bundle fire during approach, which tripped the hydraulic motor circuit breaker resulting in collapse of the landing gear on landing. - [NTSB DEN00LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA103.md): Cessna 185B · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2000 · N185RL · Destroyed > The fire in the engine compartment for unknown reason. - [NTSB ANC00IA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00IA063.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Tanana, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2000 · N3536B · Minor damage > An in-flight oil leak due to the deterioration of oil filter adapter plate gasket material, and the supplier's distribution of inadequate material. A factor associated with the accident was the engine manufacturer's inadequate quality control. - [NTSB NYC00IA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00IA131.md): Beech BE-58 · Windsor Locks, CT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 9, 2000 · N9044V · Minor damage > Inadequate screw length information provided by the manufacturer, which allowed an inadvertent installation of a holding screw that was too long, and the subsequent fracture of the switch/circuit breaker. Factors included a short circuit of the beacon motor,… - [NTSB MIA00LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA079.md): Beech D50E · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2000 · N14VU · Substantial damage > The on-ground fire caused by fuel flowing out the fuel vent and near the exhaust of the left engine resulting in the on-ground fire and substantial damage to the airplane. A finding in the investigation was that all four fuel tanks had been filled before the… - [NTSB MIA00LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA018.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Newberry, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1999 · N2648P · Substantial damage > a fire in the cockpit caused by the exhaust muffler, which resulted in a forced landing in a field, and subsequent impact with a berm. - [NTSB NYC99IA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99IA231.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Covington, KY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1999 · N947DL · Minor damage > Deteriorated wire insulation and shorting at a short radius bend to the electrical wiring in the right side alternate static port heater, which resulted in electrical arcing and a fire sustained by overlaying thermal acoustic insulation. - [NTSB ATL99LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA103.md): Adams A55S · Woodstock, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1999 · N9808S · Destroyed > A loose connection between the fuel line fitting and the burner assembly which resulted in a fire. - [NTSB CHI99LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA188.md): Cessna 172N · Cloquet, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1999 · N9419E · Destroyed > a fire which initiated from an undetermined origin. - [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 CHI99LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA139.md): Cessna 182C · Loraine, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1999 · N8563T · Destroyed > A fuel system related fire in the engine compartment. - [NTSB LAX99FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA106.md): Cessna 172N · El Monte, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1999 · N5174D · Destroyed > An in-flight fuel fire in the left forward doorpost due to an electrical arc from an adjacent map light switch puncturing a main fuel feed line. The manufacturer's inadequate design in routing the fuel line in close proximity to electrical arc sources in the… - [NTSB ATL99LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA047.md): Balloon Works AX-8 · Beech Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1999 · N32877 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to follow the balloon checklist that resulted in a ground fire that destroyed the balloon envelope. - [NTSB MIA99LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA068.md): Cessna 310N · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1999 · N5080Q · Substantial damage > a ground fire in the left wing due to an undetermined ignition source. - [NTSB LAX99LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA063.md): Richard Young Harmon Rocket II · Esparto, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1998 · N288M · Destroyed > The owner's inadequate condition (annual) inspection, which failed to detect a loose fuel pump output line attachment fitting, which resulted in an in-flight fire. A factor in the hard landing and ground loop was the pilot's inability to see through the smoke… - [NTSB FTW99LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA054.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Dfw Airport, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1998 · N907DE · No damage > A passenger sustained a hairline fracture during an emergency evacuation of the airplane. - [NTSB MIA99FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA038.md): Boeing 747-259B · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1998 · N621FF · Substantial damage > a fire that started under the fuel truck's cab from an undetermined fuel leak, resulting in fire damage to the airplane. - [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 MIA99LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA013.md): Cessna 172N · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1998 · N5918E · Destroyed > A fire from an undetermined origin. - [NTSB MIA98LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA228.md): Air Tractor AT401 · Ruleville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1998 · N1013Z · Destroyed > A fire of undetermined origin. - [NTSB CHI98LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA266.md): Cessna R182 · Bismarck, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1998 · N9142C · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the fuel system line fitting. - [NTSB NYC98LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA114.md): Aerostar S81A · Strasburg, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1998 · N7165E · No damage > A fire of undetermined origin. - [NTSB CHI98LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA127.md): Boeing 727-227 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1998 · N722AA · Minor damage > the passenger initiated evacuation of the airplane. A factor was the auxiliary power unit fire. - [NTSB FTW98LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA182.md): Froberg Rotorway Executive · Sand Springs, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1998 · N71RF · Destroyed > The failure of the owner/pilot to complete maintenance on the helicopter. - [NTSB CHI98LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA114.md): Grumman G-164A · Benton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1998 · N48FS · Destroyed > an engine fire for undetermined reasons. - [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 FTW98LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA131.md): Cessna 210M · Lafayette, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1998 · N7354M · Substantial damage > The unsecured squat switch wires located in the nose gear that were crimped (damaged) when the landing gear was retracted and shorted, resulting in an in-flight fire. A factor was the failure of the landing gear to extend during the emergency descent/landing. - [NTSB ATL98LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA012.md): Roebuck Rans S-10 Sakota · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1997 · N803DR · Substantial damage > the airplane builder's improper routing of vinyl/plastic cooling/vent line(s) for the engine oil system, and improper materials supplied by the manufacturer, which led to overheating of the line(s) in the engine compartment and an in-flight fire. - [NTSB CHI98LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA041.md): Beech 95-B55 · Burlington, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1997 · N3681K · Substantial damage > an undetermined event resulting in the door seal inflation pump catching fire, the pilot's failure to close the cockpit air vents allowing heat and flames from the airplane's nose section to melt electrical wiring behind the instrument panel, and the pilot… - [NTSB MIA98LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA028.md): Cessna 182A · Parkton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1997 · N5883B · Substantial damage > improper installation of an auto battery cable which led to an in-flight fire due to the chaffed cable. - [NTSB NYC97LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA190.md): Beech 58TC · E. Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1997 · N2152L · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper starting procedure, which led to an engine fire; and his failure to follow the emergency checklist, which contributed to the level of damage that the airplane received. - [NTSB CHI97LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA255.md): Taylorcraft L2A · Shelbyville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1997 · N51372 · Destroyed > the inadequate preflight by the pilot and the loose fuel line fitting. - [NTSB ANC97LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA093.md): Douglas DC-4 · Venetie, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1997 · N103 · Destroyed > A fire associated with the number 2 engine for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW97LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA309.md): Beech F33A · Monroe, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1997 · N234PM · Substantial damage > an electrical short, which burned a hole in a fuel line, and subsequent fire from the burning fuel. - [NTSB FTW97IA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97IA222.md): Aerospatiale ATR-72-12 · Dallas, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1997 · N438AT · Minor damage > the engine fire during descent resulting from a loose, leaking fuel transfer tube due to improper installation and alignment of the transfer tube's retaining clip. Contributing factors were the inadequate design of the clamp, the failure of the operator to… - [NTSB ATL97LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA078.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Sparta, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1997 · N4105Q · Substantial damage > A fire in the left engine started by a leak in the fuel pump. - [NTSB MIA97LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA159.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · San Juan, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1997 · GNIUK · No damage > an on ground engine fire in the No. 3 (right) engine resulting from a failed heat exchanger, and subsequent fuel leak. A factor in this accident was the cabin crew's improper handling of the evacuation which resulted in serious injury to a passenger. - [NTSB FTW97IA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97IA160.md): Boeing 737-300 · Colorado Spgs, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1997 · N962WP · No damage > An oil leak around the APU aft bearing seal which resulted in a fire in the APU exhaust. - [NTSB ANC97LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA055.md): Piper PA-32 · Quinhagak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1997 · N9000N · Substantial damage > A disconnected exhaust manifold collector, improper maintenance of the airplane by company maintenance personnel, and the pilot's poor judgement in electing to initiate another flight after observing smoke in the cockpit. - [NTSB MIA97LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA134.md): Navion A · Quincy, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1997 · N40FL · Substantial damage > chafing of an electrical cable that was routed through the firewall, which resulted in electrical arching and an in-flight fire. - [NTSB NYC97LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA068.md): Cessna 650 · Buffalo, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1997 · N553AC · Substantial damage > A combination hydraulic fluid and fuel-fed fire which originated from electrical arcing, due to the lack of an adequate production standard from Cessna for the separation of flammable fluid lines and electrical lines. A factor was the lack of oversight from… - [NTSB ATL97LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA050.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1997 · N1102N · Substantial damage > failure of maintenance personnel to properly inspect (and repair) the brake assembly, which allowed a subsequent brake fluid leak and eventual fire. - [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 DCA96MA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA96MA079.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10CF · Newburgh, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Sep 5, 1996 · N68055 · Destroyed > an in-flight cargo fire of undetermined origin. (NTSB Report AAR-98/03) - [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 CHI96LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA241.md): Cessna 150 · Parker, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1996 · N50104 · Destroyed > engine compartment fire from accumulated fuel in the carburetor, and failure of the pilot to follow the emergency checklist procedure. - [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 CHI96IA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96IA191.md): Beech 1900 · Lansing, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1996 · N81538 · Minor damage > the short in the windshield anti-ice low power braided copper lead wire caused a fire that had resulted from the manufacturer's inadequate design. - [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… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=171&page=4 ## 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=3 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.