PIPER PA28
Raleigh/Durham, NC — January 23, 2023
Event Information
| Date | January 23, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA118 |
| Event ID | 20230127106640 |
| Location | Raleigh/Durham, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.87764, -78.78747 |
| Airport | RALEIGH-DURHAM INTL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA28 |
| 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 |
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.