# 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 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 SEA96LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA063.md): Cessna 172 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1996 · N76027 · Destroyed
  > improper installation of the airplane's carburetor fuel lines by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB MIA96LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA080.md): Berkshire Concept 70 · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1996 · N29BW · Destroyed
  > an engine loss of power and fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX96TA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96TA046.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Edwards, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 16, 1995 · N92505 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to completely release the parking brakes prior to taxi, which produced a brake over temperature condition and brake fire.
- [NTSB SEA96LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA048.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1995 · N30119 · Destroyed
  > a carburetor fire.
- [NTSB CHI96LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA014.md): Piper PA-31 · Anderson, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1995 · N693MA · Substantial damage
  > inadequate maintenance in that an engine oil line was not properly tightened after routine maintenance. A factor was the disconnected oil line.
- [NTSB BFO96IA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96IA012.md): Piper PA-23 · Beckley, WV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1995 · N65SC · Minor damage
  > an in-flight fire (behind the right side of the instrument panel), which occurred for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB BFO96LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA009.md): Aerostar Raven S49A · Ark, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1995 · N6348X · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's improper procedures while inflating the balloon using an external fuel source, and the fuel leak.
- [NTSB MIA95LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA227.md): Air Tractor AT-301A · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N7304C · Destroyed
  > Failure of company maintenance personnel to comply with a required airworthiness directive, resulting in an in-flight fire and emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [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 SEA95LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA194.md): Cessna 421 · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1995 · N3121K · Substantial damage
  > the company mechanic's failure to properly fabricate a fuel line.
- [NTSB BFO95LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA081.md): Beech 55 · Mansfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1995 · N1685W · Destroyed
  > the inflight and postimpact fire due to a short circuit in the main power distribution cable.
- [NTSB MIA95LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA190.md): Maule MX7-235 · Polk City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1995 · N334BL · Destroyed
  > A fire for an undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB ATL95LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA109.md): Cessna 188 · Red Springs, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1995 · N4916Q · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance that overlooked corrosion of the exhaust manifold, which resulted in an exhaust manifold leak, an in flight fire, and a complete loss of engine power.
- [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 CHI95LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA234.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Michigan City, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1995 · N6092Y · Substantial damage
  > reason for the occurrence was undetermined.
- [NTSB FTW95FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA184.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Porter, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1995 · N7573W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to identify the unsafe condition created by carrying a battery with jumper cables attached in the baggage compartment and the ensuing fire in the baggage compartment.
- [NTSB ATL95LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA091.md): Beech S-35 · Huntsville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1995 · N67HC · Substantial damage
  > A loose wire which shorted between an exposed terminal on the avionics bus relay and the oil line to the oil pressure gage, and the failure of maintenance personnel to tie up loose wires.
- [NTSB FTW95LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA154.md): Beech G18S · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1995 · N512E · Substantial damage
  > Engine compartment fire due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW95LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA127.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1124 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1995 · N66JE · Substantial damage
  > An oxygen leak at the oxygen system pressure reducer-regulator assembly, resulting in a crew compartment fire.
- [NTSB MIA95LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA069.md): Aerofab Lake LA-250 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1995 · N14032 · Substantial damage
  > The improper adjustment of the turbocharger inlet pipe securing clamp by unknown maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB FTW95LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA089.md): Interstate S-1A · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1995 · N37239 · Destroyed
  > An inflight fire, the reason for which was undetermined.
- [NTSB ATL95LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA033.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Foley, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1995 · N6829F · Destroyed
  > An engine fire for undetermined reasons.
- [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 CHI95IA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95IA028.md): Boeing 747-251B · Chicag0, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1994 · N631US · Minor damage
  > inattentive maintenance service of the airplane by the mechanic who failed to disengage the constant speed drive (CSD) after the engine runup had been completed. A factor in this incident was the lead mechanic not performing maintenance record keeping after…
- [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 FTW95LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA018.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1994 · N821AC · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance resulting in an engine fire, and the pilot's improper propeller feathering procedure, causing the propeller not to feather and the airplane's engine out capability to be exceeded. A factor was the unsuitable terrain conditions.
- [NTSB LAX95LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA005.md): Hiller UH-12E · Salinas, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1994 · N145HA · Destroyed
  > an in-flight engine compartment fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW95LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA012.md): Cessna 172H · Moro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1994 · N8181L · Destroyed
  > Engine compartment fire due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX94LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA283.md): Meyers ME 200 · Chico, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1994 · N7MV · Substantial damage
  > A separation of the exhaust pipe from the cabin heat control valve and the lack of insulation on electrical wiring between the ammeter and the avionics bus.
- [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 FTW94IA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94IA198.md): Aerospatiale ATR-72-212 · Caddo, OK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1994 · N632AS · Minor damage
  > The fuel nozzle drain leak due to a defective o-ring.
- [NTSB CHI94LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA198.md): Beech 18 · Belleville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1994 · N231LJ · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the fuel line on the unique STC'd engine installation. A related factor is the improper installation of a fuel line by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB LAX94LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA247.md): Grumman G-164A · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1994 · N8507H · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight fire due to the spontaneous combustion of sulfur dust and subsequent forced landing. A factor was the high temperature.
- [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 FTW94LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA130.md): Beech 95 · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1994 · N3051 · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the right engine propeller governor oil line which was the incorrect line and improperly installed by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CHI94IA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94IA134.md): British Aerospace BAE-146-200 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1994 · N609AW · No damage
  > a loose fuel nozzle.
- [NTSB MIA94LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA091.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Sebring, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1994 · N8938W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the muffler in flight for unknown reasons, allowing hot exhaust gasses to impinge on the carburetor igniting the fuel and the subsequent fire.
- [NTSB FTW94IA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94IA099.md): Aerospatiale ATR-72 · Dfw Airport, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1994 · N253AT · Minor damage
  > The blocked numer 1 engine drain manifold.
- [NTSB LAX94LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA129.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1994 · N4109D · Minor damage
  > The loose main fuel line 'b' nut due to the improper installation of the right engine by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CHI94LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA068.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Newberry, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1994 · N39505 · Destroyed
  > an engine fire which started as the result of an oil leak around the engine oil filter.
- [NTSB ATL94LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA042.md): Cessna 182D · Donalsonville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1994 · N8980X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to clear the induction systems of excessive fuel.
- [NTSB CHI94IA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94IA066.md): British Aerospace ATP · South Bend, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1994 · N857AW · No damage
  > an internal failure of the auxiliary power unit.
- [NTSB NYC94LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA041.md): Cessna 172N · Bar Harbor, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1993 · N5753E · Substantial damage
  > A disconnected fuel line with the carburetor not installed, and improper dispatch of the aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW93LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA266.md): Beech A36 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1993 · N80010 · Destroyed
  > The fuel leak which resulted from the mechanic's improper installation of the fuel line. A factor was the lead mechanic's inadequate post run up inspection.
- [NTSB ANC93IA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93IA183.md): Cessna 180C · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1993 · N9211T · Minor damage
  > A frayed fuel hose.
- [NTSB BFO93LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA151.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Williamson, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1993 · N31858 · Destroyed
  > A fire in the cockpit area for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX93LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA325.md): Glassair SH-2R · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1993 · N333KM · Substantial damage
  > The improper maintenance by the pilot the night before the accident which resulted in an oil line leak near the airplane's exhaust system.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=171&page=5

## 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=4

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