# NTSB investigations, GA: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ATL07LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA065.md): Beech BE-58 · Woolsey, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2007 · N1MQ · Substantial damage
  > In-flight fire of the right wing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL07CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA015.md): Cessna 172G · Dalton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2006 · N4368L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper starting procedures, which resulted in an on-ground engine fire.
- [NTSB ATL05IA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05IA025.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Peachtree City, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2004 · N723CD · Minor damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly torque a fuel line fitting, which resulted in a fuel leak and in-flight engine fire.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ATL88LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA006.md): Beech H-18 · Sandersville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1987 · N711LC · Substantial damage
  > The cockpit began to fill with smoke during initial climb after the plt raised the ldg gear. The plt returned to the arpt and made an emergency ldg. After evacuating the acft, the plt observed that the rt engine nacelle aft of the firewall was on fire.…
- [NTSB ATL86LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA044.md): Hughes 269B · Stone Mountain, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1985 · N9303F · Destroyed
  > During ground refueling of the aircraft the fuel tank was over- filled and the fuel spilled over onto the ramp. The fuel was ignited and the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
- [NTSB ATL85LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA103.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Reidsville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1985 · N4565P · Destroyed
  > The acft was found burning in the woods by the foresty service. No persons or baggage were found. The date, time & cause of the accident is unknown. Suspected drug related activity. According to FAA records, the acft was not officially registered. It had been…
- [NTSB ATL85IA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85IA047.md): Boeing 727-251 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1984 · N264US · Minor damage
  > During cruise flt electrical fire erupted in the circuit board and electrical components of the temp control unit for the rear galley oven. Associated circuit breaker opened, electrical power to galley was turned off and within minutes the unit was cool to…
- [NTSB MIA84LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA221.md): Piper PA-36 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1984 · N9943P · Destroyed
  > The acft was destroyed by fire after it crashed into a wooded area just beyond the runway after taking off on a crop control flt. The plt stated that after takeoff he saw smoke and flames coming from under the cowling. The acft would not maintain alt and…
- [NTSB ATL83LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA347.md): Snow 600-S2C · Blackshear, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1983 · N1635S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that during a spray run, a vibration was felt, the engine backfired and flames erupted from the right underside of the cowling. Power was lost continuously until over the landing strip at 50 feet AGL when all power was lost. The acft landed…
- [NTSB ATL83IA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83IA054.md): Gulfstream American G-159 · Chamblee, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1982 · N153TG · Minor damage
  > Orion airlines flt 110 experienced an engine fire immediately after tkof from dekalb-peachtree airport. At 400 ft AGL, the rt engine fire warning lt illuminated. Flames were observed over the wing and coming from the inbd side of the right eng cowl. The rt…
- [NTSB ATL82IA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82IA103.md): Piper PA-31P · Savannah, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1982 · N25MA · Minor damage
  > During flight, electrical fumes, smoke and sparks began emitting from the circuit breaker panel immediately left of the pilot's seat. The pilot was forced to move to the right seat. He tried to suppress the sparks with a chemical fire extinguisher and tried…
- [NTSB ATL82FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA052.md): Cessna 401 · Jessup, GA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1982 · N8299F · Substantial damage
  > After reaching a cruise altitude of 9500 feet the pilot noticed smoke coming out of the left engine cowling. He then proceeded to reduce the left throttle but was unable to move the lever. According to the pilot the fire was extinguished when the left fuel…

## 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" = 'GA' 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=GA

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