# 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 BFO93LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA118.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B · Flemington, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1993 · N7113E · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent activation of the burner after the landing, causing the terrain to burn and subsequently igniting the Balloon envelope.
- [NTSB ANC93IA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93IA115.md): Cessna 207 · Nome, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1993 · N9984M · Minor damage
  > The chafed fuel line and chafed electrical wire and the improper maintenance procedure used to secure the electrical wire with a tie wrap.
- [NTSB MIA93LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA148.md): Piper PA-12 · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N4106M · Destroyed
  > the improper welding/repair by maintenence personnel of the exhaust system, which eventually failed allowing hot exhaust gasses and flame to burn a fuel line and start a fire.
- [NTSB LAX93GA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93GA270.md): Bell 206L-3 · Agoura Hills, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 30, 1993 · N911VC · Destroyed
  > The improper configuration of the aerial ignition device by the crew chief and an inadvertent activation of the unit by the pilot. The improper installation and configuration of the unit by maintenance personnel, inadequate crew coordination, and insufficient…
- [NTSB ATL93IA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93IA113.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Savannah, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1993 · N467AA · Minor damage
  > Leakage of the number 7 fuel nozzle, which resulted in an in flight engine fire.
- [NTSB DEN93FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA066.md): Cessna 310J · Broomfield, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N3005L · Destroyed
  > Friction of escaping oxygen under high pressure igniting a lubricant in the nosewheel well area, and improper aircraft servicing by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CHI93IA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA124.md): Aerospatiale ATR-42-300 · Moline, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1993 · N426TE · No damage
  > The passenger's failure to extinguish a cigarette before placing it into the lavatory waste bin. Factors related to the incident were: an inoperative smoke detector in the lavatory, the manufacturer's inadequate maintenance program, and inadequate review of…
- [NTSB LAX93LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA159.md): Cessna 172K · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1993 · N758XY · Substantial damage
  > the improper installation of an electrical wire bundle, and, the chaffing and subsequent arcing of the wires against a fuel line which resulted in a fire.
- [NTSB NYC93LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA060.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1993 · N233PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper emergency procedures for an engine fire during starting which resulted in the substantial damage. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's improper starting procedure and his lack of total experience.
- [NTSB LAX93LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA083.md): Rotorway Executive · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1992 · N43385 · Destroyed
  > An engine compartment fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA93LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA016.md): Cessna 172N · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1992 · N1527E · Destroyed
  > A fire of an undetermined source which erupted in the left cabin area during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC93IA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93IA017.md): Boeing 737-300 · Pittsburgh, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1992 · N586US · No damage
  > The high cycle fatigue failure of blades on the stage 1 high pressure compressor, which resulted in blade fracture and subsequent internal engine damage and fire.
- [NTSB ANC92LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA157.md): Sikorsky S-58G · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N822G · Destroyed
  > Inflight engine compartment fire and post landing fire of undetermined origin.
- [NTSB LAX92LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA325.md): Schweizer G-164B · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1992 · N6892K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper stowage of an aerosol spray can in the cockpit which caused an electrical short and an ensuing fire, and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the subsequent aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC92LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA109.md): De Havilland DHC-3 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1992 · N41755 · Substantial damage
  > The fire in the engine accessory drive assembly. Factor was the rough an uneven forced landing area.
- [NTSB FTW92DRG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DRG02.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Harlingen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 3, 1992 · N7616V · Destroyed
  > An inflight fire due to a loose fuel fitting and fuel line due to improper maintenance.
- [NTSB LAX92LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA274.md): Grumman G-164A · Tulare, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1992 · N8636H · Destroyed
  > An inflight hopper compartment fire due to the incompatibility of the chemical loads, and, the failure of the operator follow the cautionary directives of the chemical manufacturer.
- [NTSB MIA92LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA143.md): Piper PA-23-250 · St. Thomas · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N59LD · Destroyed
  > In-flight fire for undetermined reasons, and in-flight collision with the water.
- [NTSB NYC92LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA124.md): Cessna 421B · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1992 · N39PW · Substantial damage
  > The electrical fire which started in a component that was part of a door seal modification. Also causal to the accident was the installation of this unapproved airplane modification.
- [NTSB FTW92DQA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DQA02.md): Fantasy Sky Promotions AX-7 · Rio Rancho, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N5355M · Minor damage
  > The pilot's improper inspection of the balloon following removal of two of the fuel tanks which resulted in vented fuel due to a fuel line being left loose and a fuel valve locked open.
- [NTSB ATL92LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA089.md): Beech 23A-19 · Orangeburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1992 · N7973L · Destroyed
  > The deterioration of the exhaust muffler which resulted in an inflight fire.
- [NTSB MIA92FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA114.md): Cessna 401 · New Port Richey, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1992 · N3271Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed (vs) while maneuvering for a forced landing following an in flight left engine fire for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's inadvertent shutdown of the wrong engine.
- [NTSB DEN92IA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92IA046.md): Cessna 310-L · Hugo, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1992 · N331BX · No damage
  > Failure of the left voltage regulator. Factors were: failure of the pilot/mechanic to properly maintain the aircraft, and failure of the right alternator circuit breaker.
- [NTSB FTW92GA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92GA111.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 9, 1992 · N8194X · Substantial damage
  > Fuel line failure due to vibratory fatigue. Factors were improper maintenance, manufacturer information for fuel line not available, and the pilots' failure to follow emergency procedures.
- [NTSB MIA92IA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92IA075.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Destin, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1992 · N7909W · Minor damage
  > Improper procedures/directives by the pilot-in-command while attempting to restart the engine, resulting in the engine compartment fire.
- [NTSB DEN92IA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92IA025.md): Boeing 737-300 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1992 · N343UA · Minor damage
  > An electrical short circuit in a main wire bundle due to chafing of the bundle on airframe structural members.
- [NTSB FTW92IA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92IA009.md): British Aerospace BAE 3100 · Dfw Int'L Arpt, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1991 · N425AE · No damage
  > The partial disconnection of the electrical connector at the torque sensing unit.
- [NTSB NYC91LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA247.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-82 · East Boston, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1991 · N819NY · Minor damage
  > The malfunction of an electrical component in the cockpit, which resulted in smoke and the subsequent emergency evacuation of the passengers from the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI91DCQ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCQ09.md): Hispano Aviacion HA200 · Liberal, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 14, 1991 · N9123E · Substantial damage
  > A disconnected ignition harness resulting in an inflight fire during maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB SEA91IA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91IA219.md): Boeing 747-151 · Seattle, WA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1991 · N604US · Minor damage
  > A fire in the number 4 engine, resulting from a fuel leak at the main fuel control unit, due to improper maintenance by unknown/undetermined person. The L5 emergency exit failed to operatee due to a broken plastic pulley guard in the slide release mechanism.
- [NTSB ATL91FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA155.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Cartersville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1991 · N9094Z · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's improper replacement of the fuel line b-nut, and the inadequate inspection of the repair work by the quality assurance inspector.
- [NTSB DEN91LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA101.md): Cessna 421B · Colorado Spring, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1991 · N768RA · Substantial damage
  > A fractured fuel line and an improperly performed annual inspection.
- [NTSB FTW91DPG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG14.md): Grumman G-164A · Swifton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 15, 1991 · N6615 · Destroyed
  > Partial failure of the hopper, chemical fire, and the failure of the landing gear. A factor ws the loss of visual outside reference.
- [NTSB LAX91LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA293.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Shoshone, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1991 · N29BB · Destroyed
  > An electrical short of the battery cable.
- [NTSB SEA91LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA123.md): Aeronca 7BCM · St. Xavier, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1991 · N10527 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of the fuel system, and the overfilling of the fuel tank. Contributing to the accident was: aerobatics performed, the pilot's inattention and the design of the fuel system.
- [NTSB LAX91LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA235.md): Beech B95-B55 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1991 · N14SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure the fuel cap during his preflight inspection. As a result, fuel leaked out of the wing tank onto the wing and ignited during the engine start procedures.
- [NTSB LAX91LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA233.md): Cessna 172RG · Point Magu, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1991 · N9663B · Substantial damage
  > A short circuit in the airplane's strobe light electrical system which ignited the plastic tubing of the pitot static system causing an inflight fire and subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA91LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA151.md): Beech 80 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1991 · N5128Y · Destroyed
  > The improper maintenance work by an unknown person who crossthreaded a fuel nozzle injector fitting which allowed fuel to leak on the exhaust system initiating a fire. No reason for the right engine not to develop full power was found.
- [NTSB LAX91LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA195.md): Cessna U206 · Tulare, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1991 · N2160F · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire in the cabin/crew compartment area of the aircraft, due to failure of a fuel line located in the left doorpost area.
- [NTSB CHI91LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA138.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Millard, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1991 · N5421Z · Destroyed
  > Improper use of APU by unknown personnel which resulted in the airplane's electrical wiring melting and subsequent short.
- [NTSB LAX91LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA102.md): Curtiss-Wright E-4000 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1991 · N9048 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate design and length of the tailwheel assembly cable.
- [NTSB ATL91LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA045.md): Cessna 182A · Warm Springs, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1991 · N4718D · Substantial damage
  > An electrical short related to the alternator from an undetermined source.
- [NTSB FTW91LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA020.md): Cessna 172N · Plano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1990 · N6297D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow the approved start procedures which resulted in an induction fire and the destruction of the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL91LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA009.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Summerville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1990 · N6142D · Substantial damage
  > An eroded exhaust stack which allowed hot gases to impinge upon the firewall, and ignite cabin insulation.
- [NTSB NYC91LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA009.md): Cessna 172N · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1990 · N2233E · Destroyed
  > A carburetor fire due to an engine backfire. A factor relating to the accident was improper remedial action taken by the pilot to extinguish the engine fire.
- [NTSB SEA91IA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91IA003.md): Cessna 551 · Elma, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1990 · N226N · Minor damage
  > Inadequate inspection of the electrical wire bundle assembly by maintenance personnel, and chafing/burning of the wire bundle.
- [NTSB LAX91FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA001.md): Mooney M20K · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1990 · N231AX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to operate the aircraft with a known discrepancy; inadequate maintenance procedures; and the pilot's inflight loss of control due to smoke and fumes in the cockpit.
- [NTSB NYC90IA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90IA219.md): Boeing 727-231 · New York City, NY · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1990 · N74317 · No damage
  > The exhaust pipe fire in the APU which resulted in an unauthorized evacuation of the airplane by the passengers.
- [NTSB ATL90DKG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DKG05.md): Ayres Bull Thrush · Americus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 4, 1990 · N4025Q · Destroyed
  > Failure of the engine main oil line which allowed the engine oil to be ignited by the hot engine.
- [NTSB LAX90FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA248.md): McDonnell Douglas 369HS · Modesto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1990 · N505WW · Destroyed
  > In-flight engine fire of undetermined origin.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=171&page=6

## 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=5

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