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March 28, 1992 · Cessna TR182 · N4822R
Joliet, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 28, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Location
Joliet, IL
Aircraft
Cessna TR182
Tail Number
N4822R
Operator
Travel Express Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI92LA118
WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT AT 3,000 FEET, ELECTRICAL ARCING STARTED UNDER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE PILOT DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND DIVERTED TO AN ALTERNATE DESTINATION. THE ARCING CONTINUED AND AN IN-FLIGHT FIRE ENSUED. THE PILOT CONTINUED AN EMERGENCY DESCENT AND ON TOUCHDOWN THE MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED. SUBSEQUENT EXAMINATION FAILED TO REVEAL THE NATURE OF THE ELECTRICAL ARCING. THE FIRE WAS SUPPORTED BY IGNITION OF CARPETING AND UPHOLSTERY.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW EMERGENCY PROCEDURES, AND THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE ELECTRICAL ARCING, AND THE LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND.
Full Narrative
WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT AT 3,000 FEET, ELECTRICAL ARCING STARTED UNDER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE PILOT DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND DIVERTED TO AN ALTERNATE DESTINATION. THE ARCING CONTINUED AND AN IN-FLIGHT FIRE ENSUED. THE PILOT CONTINUED AN EMERGENCY DESCENT AND ON TOUCHDOWN THE MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED. SUBSEQUENT EXAMINATION FAILED TO REVEAL THE NATURE OF THE ELECTRICAL ARCING. THE FIRE WAS SUPPORTED BY IGNITION OF CARPETING AND UPHOLSTERY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:02 CST
Nearest AirportJoliet Park District (0nm)
Runway12
Runway Length2940 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireIflt
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna TR182
Tail NumberN4822R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorTravel Express Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-L3C5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured3
Total4
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 11 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:45
Weather SourceWFAC