BLACK DONALD COZY III
Los Lunas, NM — July 29, 2012
Event Information
| Date | July 29, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA496 |
| Event ID | 20120731X40012 |
| Location | Los Lunas, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.75972, -106.74528 |
| Airport | Mid Valley Airpart |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BLACK DONALD |
| Model | COZY III |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A loose oil line, which allowed oil to leak onto the hot engine turbocharger and resulted in a fire.
Full Narrative
While taxiing after landing, the engine lost power and the pilot turned the airplane off the runway. The pilot exited the airplane and noticed smoke at the rear of the airplane near the engine. The pilot attempted to extinguish the fire; however, his efforts were unsuccessful and the airplane was consumed by the fire. At the time of the accident, the airplane had accumulated 4.9 flight hours. Post accident examination of the airplane showed loose B-nuts on two fuel lines and one oil line. An oil streak was noted on the runway surface and no oil was found in the engine.
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.