# NTSB investigations, CA: 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 1 of 2 · 54 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB SEA08LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA014.md): Raytheon Corporate Jets Hawker 800XP · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2007 · N800CC · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot-in-command to follow procedures stipulated in the airplane flight manual regarding brake cooling time periods. Factors contributing to the accident were the intentional aborted takeoffs which resulted in the hot brakes, and the… - [NTSB LAX07LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA263.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Modesto, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2007 · N13WA · Destroyed > The failure of the airplane's exhaust muffler during takeoff that was due to an inadequate annual inspection. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate inspection to isolate the smoke source, and the pilot's decision to continue flight with an… - [NTSB SEA07LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA094.md): Cessna 172 · Chiriaco Summit, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2007 · N8340B · Destroyed > Engine fire during start-up for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA07LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA092.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2007 · N4379A · Substantial damage > An in-flight fire occurred during the initial climb as a result of the aviation maintenance technician's failure to sufficiently tighten the b-nut that was found disconnected post-accident. A contributing factor was the engine manufacturer's failure to… - [NTSB LAX06LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA271.md): Boeing E75 · Morgan Hill, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2006 · N58980 · Substantial damage > Excessive fuel flow through the carburetor which resulted in leaking fuel, and subsequent in-flight fire while maneuvering. - [NTSB LAX06FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA238.md): Learjet 55 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2006 · N554CL · Substantial damage > An in-flight fire of undetermined origins. - [NTSB LAX05LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA109.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2005 · N517SW · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive braking during taxi that resulted in the right brake overheating and a fire. A factor in the accident was the pilot's continued operation with known deficiencies. - [NTSB LAX05FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA108.md): Cessna 210L · Oxnard, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2005 · N2044S · Substantial damage > A pinhole leak in the fuel pressure line during the takeoff roll that was ignited by an electrical arc associated with wires adjacent to the fuel line. A contributing factor in the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to comply with a… - [NTSB LAX04LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA334.md): British Aerospace BAE 125-1000A · San Francisco, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2004 · N520QS · Substantial damage > An electrical arc from an undetermined source initiated a hydraulic line rupture, which resulted in an equipment bay fire. - [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. - [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. - [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 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 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 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 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 LAX87DUM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DUM02.md): Rockwell S2R · Imperial, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 24, 1987 · N4194X · Substantial damage > During an aerial application applying sulphur, the sulphur ignited inflight. The pilot turned the aircraft back toward the airport; however, the cockpit filled with smoke and the pilot decided to land on a road. Due to the extent of fire damage it could not… - [NTSB LAX87LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA192.md): Beech 35-A33 · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1987 · N573T · Substantial damage > The plt aborted the takeoff attempt before becoming airborne at a point near midfield on the 3360 ft rwy. He rptd smoke in the cockpit from an electrical short of unrptd origin. Both the plt and the plt-rated pax thought they would be able to stop on the… - [NTSB LAX87LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA158.md): Thorp T-18 · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1987 · N26CK · Destroyed > While on a flt to practice aerobatics, the plt was flying at 3500' when he felt a cold liquid on his rgt leg & noted the odor of fuel in the cockpit. Moments later, flames erupted in the cockpit. The plt bailed out & the airplane crashed on the southeast… - [NTSB LAX87DUG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DUG01.md): Aero Commander 520 · Lucerne Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 2, 1986 · N70FM · Destroyed > During a pleasure flt, the plt reported that the right engine caught on fire. The plt made a landing on dry lake bed and disembarked from the plane examination of the wreckage revealed that the path of the landing roll showed no signs of melted metal or… - [NTSB LAX87IA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87IA029.md): British Aerospace BAE 146-200 · Santa Ana, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1986 · N363PS · Minor damage > Just after takeoff the aircraft experienced a fire in the number 3 engine which was extinguished by the on board fire bottles. Investigation revealed that a secondary fuel line had pulled out of a b-nut ferrule fitting at the fuel flow divider manifold which… - [NTSB LAX87FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA016.md): Beech K35 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1986 · N107Q · Substantial damage > The flight was in level cruise at an altitude of 3,500 feet when the engine began to run rough. A precautionary landing was made. As the aircraft was touching down, tower personnel notified the pilot that the aircraft was on fire. The pilot evacuated the… - [NTSB LAX86LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA359.md): Cameron 0-77 · Tiburon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1986 · N2948G · Destroyed > After completing an aerial advertising flight across the san francisco bay, the plt attempted a landing on up-sloping terrain. The terrain was steeper than anticipated & the plt became distracted. The plt forgot to turn off the pilot light to the left burner.… - [NTSB LAX86LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA290.md): Cessna 195B · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1986 · N195JB · Substantial damage > The airplane departed montgomery airport, runway 28L, San Diego, CA. Shortly after departing a fire erupted in the upper cowling area. The pilot executed an emergency landing on runway 05, but landed hard. Examination of the wreckage disclosed the number 2… - [NTSB LAX86LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA020.md): Piper PA28-181 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1985 · N2491Y · Substantial damage > The plt said that after landing and turning onto the parallel taxiway, the engine quit. During an attempted re-start, fire was noticed coming from the engine compartment. The plt and his passenger evacuated the acft, and arpt personnel put out the fire. The… - [NTSB LAX85LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA320.md): Grumman G-164A · Durham, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1985 · N7853 · Destroyed > During an ag flight in which a compound containing sulfur dust was being sprayed a fire began in the acft's spray apparatus. The cockpit filled with heavy smoke & the plt made a successful forced ldg in the underlying field. The fire spread & eventually… - [NTSB LAX85FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA238.md): Beech V35A · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 1985 · N4RW · Destroyed > After deptg & climbing to 4500', the plt & his plt rated pax noted a fuel odor & returned to the arpt to land. Bfr lndg,the plt called the tower (twr), but didn't advise twr psnl of the fuel odor or of a psbl prblm. As the acft was turning off the rwy, fire &… - [NTSB LAX84FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA283.md): Piper PA-22 · West Covina, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1984 · N9718D · Destroyed > While returning to the arpt & towing a banner, smoke entered the cockpit & a small fire began buring, forward of the left/lower part of the firewall. The plt turned the acft to land in a field. He opened the right cabing door, all air vents & the window on… - [NTSB LAX84LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA293.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1984 · N81300 · Substantial damage > While the plt was waiting for a takeoff clearance, tower personnel notified him that the acft appeared to be on fire. The plt shut down the eng & exited the acft. The fire developed, but was mainly confined to the eng compartment. It was promptly extinguished… - [NTSB LAX84IA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84IA147.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Redding, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1984 · N35479 · Minor damage > While taxiing to takeoff, smoke was noted in the cockpit area, shortly after the plt activated the heater ignition switch. The plt immediately stopped & secured the acft & assisted the passengers in deplaning. An exam of the janitrol heater, model B4050,… - [NTSB LAX84LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA093.md): Beech C24R · Monterey, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1983 · N3824R · Substantial damage > Fire erupted in the eng compartment during the eng run-up. Investigaiton revealed that 7 of the 8 nuts securing the exhaust manifold to the cylinders were missing. The only nut present was loose but retained the #1 cyl exhaust tube. The #2 cyl exhaust tube,… - [NTSB LAX84LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA035.md): Enstrom F28F · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1983 · N8621X · Substantial damage > The acft experienced an in-flt fire on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern during a flt test following routine maintenance. The plt stated that while flying at 500 ft AGL in the traffic pattern smoke began entering the cockpit. Allgauges and systems… - [NTSB LAX83LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA378.md): Rockwell S2R · Cantua Creek, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1983 · N8874Q · Substantial damage > The plt report that while he was applying sulfur to a tomatoe field, sulfur dust, which had accumulated in the cockpit, ignited. He elected to make an emergency landing in an adjacent cotton field which was muddy from irrigation. After touchdown, the main… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=CA&occurrence=171&page=2 ## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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&state=CA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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