PIPER PA28
Raleigh/Durham, NC, January 23, 2023
Event Information
| Date | January 23, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Raleigh/Durham, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.87764, -78.78747 |
| Airport | RALEIGH-DURHAM INTL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA118 |
| Event ID | 20230127106640 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA28 |
| Registration # | N747PK |
| Operator | RALEIGH FLYING CLUB LLC |
| Owner | RALEIGH FLYING CLUB LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
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.