PIPER PA28

Raleigh/Durham, NC, January 23, 2023

Event Information

DateJanuary 23, 2023
Event TypeACC
LocationRaleigh/Durham, NC
CountryUSA
Coordinates35.87764, -78.78747
AirportRALEIGH-DURHAM INTL
Highest InjuryNONE
NTSB NumberERA23LA118
Event ID20230127106640

Aircraft

MakePIPER
ModelPA28
Registration #N747PK
OperatorRALEIGH FLYING CLUB LLC
OwnerRALEIGH FLYING CLUB LLC
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDUSK
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None2
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot's flooding the engine with fuel during a cold engine start, which resulted in an engine fire.

About This NTSB Record

This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.

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