SDR 96ZZZX2657

Service difficulty report · Engine · Beech RC45J

Difficulty date
May 2, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N64819
Make and model
Beech RC45J
Aircraft serial
523762
Engine
Pwa R985*
Part
Engine
Condition
Fire
Location
Rt Wheelwell
Stage of operation
LD
Nature of condition
A
Precautionary procedure
O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

FIRE IN RIGHT WHEELWELL DURING LANDING. WHILE LANDING, TOWER INFORMED THE PILOT THERE WAS FIRE COMING OUT OF WHAT APPEARED TO BE THE RIGHT ENGINE. AT THIS POINT, THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AND IS UNDER IVNESTIGATION BY THE NTSB AND THE FAA.

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