# 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 6 of 9 · 450 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB MKC90LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA110.md): Beech S35 · Gardner, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1990 · N5892J · Destroyed > An in-flight fire of undetermined origin. - [NTSB MIA90FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA101.md): Lockheed L-1049F · Levittown, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1990 · HI515 · Destroyed > Fire of an undetermined origin that resulted in a loss of power in two engines during a three engine ferry flight. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot to obtain the required authorization for the three engine ferry flight, and his… - [NTSB DEN90LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA077.md): Cessna 182J · Delta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1990 · N3372F · Substantial damage > A deteriorated fuel line. - [NTSB LAX90LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA109.md): Cameron O-105 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1990 · N364CB · Destroyed > Improper modification of the balloon's fuel/heater system by the owner/operator and failure of the fuel line connection, which resulted in a fuel system leak and gondola (basket) fire. - [NTSB LAX90LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA107.md): Beech B-19 · Chiriaco Summit, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1990 · N24015 · Destroyed > A engine compartment fire of undetermined origin dduring engine start. - [NTSB CHI90IA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90IA064.md): Boeing 747-151 · Detroit, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1990 · N602US · Minor damage > A fire in the aft cargo compartment for undetermined reasons(s). - [NTSB LAX90FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA061.md): Boeing 737-204 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1989 · N198AW · Substantial damage > Failure of the operator's maintenance personnel to detect an electrical wire which had chafed against a hydraulic line and which eventually arced causing a leak in the hydraulic line and subsequent fire and hydraulic system failure. In addition, previous wear… - [NTSB CHI90LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA048.md): Cessna 310Q · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1989 · N117CC · Substantial damage > The undetermined engine compartment fire during the initial climbout. A factor was the failure of the pilot to shut off the fuel supply to the engine. - [NTSB CHI90FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA029.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Monroe Center, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1989 · N9465W · Destroyed > In-flight fire initiated by an inadequately installed wiring harness and propagated by an existing fuel leak which was not repaired. - [NTSB MKC90FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA026.md): Cessna T210 · Columbia, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1989 · N6397U · Substantial damage > An engine compartment fire due to a missing turbocharger exhaust duct and tailpipe assembly. The clamp used to retain the tailpipe assembly to the turbocharger was also missing, contributing factor(s) was: the soft terrain. - [NTSB BFO90LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA009.md): Beech C33 · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1989 · N4897J · Substantial damage > Cracked fuel flow indicator fuel line which allowed fuel to come in contact with electrical components of the instrument panel which resulted in a fire. - [NTSB MKC90FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA020.md): Cessna 402B · Little Rock, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N6382X · Substantial damage > A leak in the aircraft's fuel system which resulted in an in-flight fire. The origin of the fuel leak was not determined. - [NTSB MKC89LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA187.md): Beech V35B · Concord, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1989 · N699T · Substantial damage > Improper installation of the alternator wiring harness by the pilot/owner which resulted in chafed wiring and a subsequent electrical fire. The uneven terrain was a contributing factor. - [NTSB LAX89DVM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DVM05.md): Skelton Emeraude · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1989 · N82D · Destroyed > An inadequate fuel line, due to improper installation by the owner/builder, fuel line failure, fuel line leak, and a subsequent fire. - [NTSB BFO89FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA059.md): Beech E18S · Glen Burnie, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1989 · N138JR · Destroyed > A fire that erupted in the cockpit of the aircraft (under a side panel). Related factors were: smoke and fumes in the cockpit which reduced the pilot's visual perception and ability to see. - [NTSB MIA89LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA200.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Luquillo, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1989 · N999MA · Substantial damage > Failure of the left exhaust stack which resulted in an engine fire, loss of engine power, and subsequent ditching of the acft in ocean waters. - [NTSB CHI89FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA122.md): Piper PA-60-700P · Griffith, IN · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1989 · N6907C · Substantial damage > Failure of the turbocharger exhaust tailpipe assembly retaining clamp. - [NTSB ATL89FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA166.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Lithia Springs, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1989 · N83AT · Destroyed > Inflight engine/wing fire due to a failure of the right engine's left exhaust tailpipe. The exhaust tailpipe failed in fatigue as a result of fluctuating stresses induced by a deteriorated engine mount in conjunction with unevenly distributed clamping loads… - [NTSB SEA89LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA109.md): Cessna 177B · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1989 · N34211 · Destroyed > The inadequate maintenance which caused a crack in the fuel pressure line leading into the carburetor. - [NTSB ATL89MA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89MA123.md): Beech 200 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1989 · N30PC · Destroyed > An in flight cabin fire of undetermined origin, and smoke (toxic condition) in the crew compartment, which resulted in physical impairment of the flight crew. - [NTSB MKC89LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA087.md): Cessna 180 · Marshall, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1989 · N7510K · Substantial damage > The failure of an unapproved weld between the exhaust system and muffler. The failed weld resulted in the muffler separating and an in-flight fire. - [NTSB FTW89LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA077.md): Gulfstream 680FLP · Lohn, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1989 · N721F · Destroyed > Arson undertaken to conceal illegal activity. - [NTSB DCA89MA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA89MA034.md): Boeing 737-300 · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1989 · N12318 · Substantial damage > Ignition of puddled fuel from a blocked combustor drain line, and a slow start during which fuel was misted and blown out the tail pipe. An existing tailwind at the gate allowed the fuel to wet the tail surfaces and be ignited during the APU start. The… - [NTSB MKC89LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA075.md): Grumman G-164A · Wynne, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1989 · N6602Q · Destroyed > An engine fire during engine start for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MKC89LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA066.md): Cessna 182RG · Ft. Madison, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1989 · N4314R · Substantial damage > An electrical wiring short that caused an in flight fire. - [NTSB ATL89LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA087.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Huntersville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1989 · N5112Y · Destroyed > Fire resulting from an oil leak of undetermined origin in the area of the left engine. - [NTSB ANC89LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA014.md): Cessna TU206A · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1988 · N4850F · Destroyed > The ATP certificated pilot and his two passengers were returning from a hunting trip when the turbocharged Cessna 206 caught fire soon after landing. The pilot stated that the engine quit during the landing roll and an attempt at restarting the engine as the… - [NTSB FTW89FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA006.md): Mooney M20E · Longview, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1988 · N79373 · Destroyed > The airplane was in cruise flight when the pilot transmitted that he had smoke in the cockpit. 53 seconds later contact was lost. The nose and left wing were slightly down when the acft struck trees and terrain at high speed. Fire started several minutes… - [NTSB DEN89LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA018.md): Cessna U206 · Brush, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1988 · N184V · Destroyed > Following landing at an unattended airport, while back-taxiing, the eng failed. During restart the plt heard a loud 'pop' from the eng compartment followed by white smoke and flame. The plt and pax exited the acft and the plt went to a nearby phone to call… - [NTSB LAX88DVA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88DVA12.md): Ayres S2R · Kerman, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 20, 1988 · N8930Q · Substantial damage > Drg an aerial application flt, the eng lost power & a fire started in the eng compartment when a fuel line failed, just forward of the fire wall. The plt made a successful landing in an open field, but the acft was substantially damaged due to the fire. - [NTSB DEN88LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA127.md): Cessna 182K · Cotton City, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1988 · N2829R · Destroyed > The pilot reported that he was attempting to start the Cessna 182 for a cross country, solo, personal transportation flight. During the starting procedures, the engine backfired and the pilot smelled and saw smoke coming from the engine cowling area. The… - [NTSB NYC88LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA156.md): Piper PA-28-140 · W. Peru, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1988 · N54368 · Destroyed > The cockpit of the Piper PA-28 filled with smoke after takeoff, at an altitude of approximately 800 ft. the pilot tried to land on a road and struck trees, shearing off the wings. The fuselage landed on a road, inverted and was immediately enfulfed in flames.… - [NTSB ATL88FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA158.md): Beech E18S · Cynthiana, KY · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1988 · N300W · Destroyed > The plt was repositioning the airplane from an on-demand air taxi freight flight. He was en route from rochester, NY to huntsville, al with a planned refuel stop at louisville, KY. Near falmouth, KY he changed his destination to lexington 'due to a developing… - [NTSB LAX88LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA170.md): Cessna 150F · Hayfork, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1988 · N6742F · Substantial damage > After landing and taxiing to parking, the pilot heard a noise, the pilot exited the airplane and noticed a fire in the engine compartment area. The airplane was consumed by fire shortly thereafter. - [NTSB MIA88LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA160.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Hialeah, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1988 · N47966 · Destroyed > Engine stalled during landing roll. During attempts to restart engine pilot flooded it. The engine backfired and the excess fuel in the carburetor caught fire. The pilot did not motor the engine in time to draw the flames into the engine and the fire spread… - [NTSB ATL88IA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88IA147.md): Boeing 737-200 · Cleveland, OH · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1988 · N433PE · Minor damage - [NTSB MIA88DL001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88DL001.md): Falcon Special S/R · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 10, 1988 · N82RC · Substantial damage > The pilot experienced an in flight fire in the exhaust system while performing acrobatic maneuvers at an airshow. The aircraft is equipped with a pump that injects oil into the exhaust system to produce a visible smoke trail when vaporized by the exhaust… - [NTSB DCA88IA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA88IA044.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-40 · Boston, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1988 · N154US · Minor damage > The improper installation of the battery ground connection that resulted in premature loosening of the connection and electrical arc ignition of pooled fuel in the cac bilge. The fuel was not drained overboard due to inoperative cac bilge area drain valves.… - [NTSB FTW88LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA054.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Borger, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1988 · N8250R · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff there was smoke in the cabin. The plt started a turn back toward the runway. When he turned off the electrical master switch the engine stopped producing power. Attempts to restart the engine were not successful. He impacted a heavy… - [NTSB FTW88IA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88IA052.md): Dassault-Breguet DA-10 · Dallas, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1988 · N79PB · Minor damage > The flight experienced in-flight fire resulting from an electrical short in an auxiliary circuit breaker panel installed after aircraft manufacture. The short resulted from the use of a mounting bracket that chafed against the input wires. The flightcrew… - [NTSB CHI88IA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88IA045.md): Aerospatiale ATR-42 · Waterloo, IA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1988 · N421MQ · Minor damage - [NTSB NYC88LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA058.md): Cessna 182 · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1987 · N3041Y · Destroyed > The aircraft had taxied to the runup area and during this process of engine runup, the pilot stated that the engine was running rough on one magneto but smooth on the other. The carburetor mixture was leaned but the engine quit. When an attempt to restart was… - [NTSB MKC88LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA029.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Osceola, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1987 · N1595J · Destroyed > The airplane was being jump-started from an automobile. The flight instructor left for some equipment when the student called him back and said there was smoke in the cabin. The airplane started to burn and was demolished. The student stated there was a… - [NTSB MKC88IA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88IA025.md): Bell 206L-3 · Little Rock, AR · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1987 · N86CH · Destroyed > An EMS helo was consumed in a fire while parked at a hospital heliport. The helo had recently returned fm a medevac flt and the on-board patient oxygen pressure was low. Two respiratory therapists participated in refilling the system after the flt. The system… - [NTSB NYC88FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA051.md): Cessna 310R · Hector, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1987 · N5052J · Destroyed > The pilot made a routine IFR position report 12 minutes prior to the accident. Witnesses observed an 'orange ball' before the crash. Evidence at the crash site showed inflight jettison of the pilot's emergency window, positive aerodydnamic overload separation… - [NTSB MIA88LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA037.md): Mandley Steen Skybolt · Placida, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1987 · N44JM · Destroyed > When attempting to start the eng the plt heard it backfire & then observed smoke coming from under the eng cowling. He then immediately exited the acft & left the scene to summon the fire department. He later returned to find the aircraft consumed by fire.… - [NTSB MIA88LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA016.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Ft. Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1987 · CFZJY · Substantial damage > According to a witness the acft was taxiing slowly but at a higher than normal RPM. When the acft was stopped in the runup area, the right main landing gear caught on fire burning the bottoms of both wings. Examination of the brakes revealed that the linings… - [NTSB FTW88FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA007.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1987 · N3903W · Destroyed > The acft developed a fire in the eng area during the initial climb after takeoff. When the eng lost power the plt attempted a lndg in a small park. The acft touched down just short of a drainage ditch and collided with the sloping embankment on the opposite… - [NTSB MIA88IA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88IA011.md): CASA C-212-200 · Mayaguez, PR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1987 · N436CA · Minor damage > The commuter flt was taxiing to the gate, when the plt observed a fire warning light for the no 2 eng. The fire bottle was discharged & the fire was extinguished. An exam revealed that a fuel line, p/n 3103385-1, had broken and had started a fire. An exam of… - [NTSB MKC88FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA005.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Lincoln, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1987 · N39922 · Destroyed > During climbout, smoke began filling the cabin and shortly thereafter the eng stopped. Ground witnesses observed smoke coming from the eng compartment just before the acft impacted a large woodpile behind a house located 1/2 mile east of the arpt. Examination… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=171&page=7 ## 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=6 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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