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January 3, 1995 · Piper PA-28-151 · N6829F

Foley, AL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 3, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Foley, AL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-151
Tail Number
N6829F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL95LA033

ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, WHILE ON THE THIRD TRAFFIC PATTERN OF A SERIES OF LANDINGS, HE SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING, AND HE SAW FLAMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE COWLING. THE PILOT SHORTENED THE TRAFFIC PATTERN AND TURNED TOWARD THE RUNWAY FOR AN EMERGENCY LANDING. THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN LONG, AND ROLLED OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE DISCLOSED THAT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE AIRFRAME WAS DESTROYED BY THE FIRE. THE FIRE ALSO DESTROYED SEVERAL COMPONENTS OF THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY, INCLUDING THE CARBURETOR. A REVIEW OF THE AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE LOGS INDICATED THAT THE CARBURETOR HEAT BOX HAD BEEN REPLACED 38 HOURS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT. EXTENSIVE FIRE DAMAGE PREVENTED THE DISCOVERY OF OR THE EXCLUSION OF A COMPONENT FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.

NTSB Probable Cause

AN ENGINE FIRE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

Full Narrative

On January 2, 1995, at 2130 central standard time, a Piper PA-28- 151, N6829F, burst into flames after rolling off the departure end of runway 18 at the Foley Municipal Airport in Foley, Alabama. The personal flight operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 with no flight plan filed. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane was destroyed by fire, and the pilot was not injured. The flight departed Foley at 2045 hours. According to the pilot, he had completed two landings and three takeoffs as part of an effort to maintain night currency. The third takeoff was normal, but as the flight continued, the pilot began smelling smoke. When the pilot was established on downwind, smoke filled the cockpit, and the pilot saw flames coming from the engine compartment. The pilot shortened his normal traffic pattern and turned towards the runway. The airplane touched down long on the runway and rolled off the departure end. Examination of the accident site disclosed that a set of tire tracks started about 400 feet from the end of the runway and continued to the point where the airplane rested. The airplane rotated 90 degrees left to a 090 degree magnetic heading. Further examination of the runway failed to uncover fire damaged debris from the airplane. Examination of the airplane disclosed that the right side was destroyed by fire. The engine assembly also sustained extensive fire damage which destroyed the carburetor. Due to the fire damage, several engine components were destroyed and conclusive examinations were not possible. A review of the aircraft maintenance log disclosed that the carburetor heat box was replaced 38 hours before the accident. The pilot failed to respond to both telephone and written requests to provide additional information about the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:30 CST
Nearest AirportFoley Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length3700 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireIflt
Aircraft ExplosionGrd

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-151
Tail NumberN6829F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E3D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind30° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 25 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time03:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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