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November 10, 1992 · Cessna 172N · N1527E
Ormond Beach, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 10, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ormond Beach, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N1527E
Operator
Mac
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA93LA016
STUDENT IN LEFT SEAT NOTICED FLAME COMING FROM AIRCRAFT SIDEWALL TO HIS LEFT DURING TAKEOFF. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS STOPPED ON THE RUNWAY. THE STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR EXITED THE AIRCRAFT AND THE INSTRUCTOR ATTEMPTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WITH A HAND HELD EXTINGUISHER. THE STUDENT WENT FOR HELP. THE FIRE COULD NOT BE EXTINGUISHED AND THE AIRCRAFT CABIN WAS CONSUMED PRIOR TO HELP ARRIVING. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED DUE TO THE EXTENSIVE FIRE DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT.
NTSB Probable Cause
A FIRE OF AN UNDETERMINED SOURCE WHICH ERUPTED IN THE LEFT CABIN AREA DURING TAKEOFF.
Full Narrative
STUDENT IN LEFT SEAT NOTICED FLAME COMING FROM AIRCRAFT SIDEWALL TO HIS LEFT DURING TAKEOFF. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS STOPPED ON THE RUNWAY. THE STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR EXITED THE AIRCRAFT AND THE INSTRUCTOR ATTEMPTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WITH A HAND HELD EXTINGUISHER. THE STUDENT WENT FOR HELP. THE FIRE COULD NOT BE EXTINGUISHED AND THE AIRCRAFT CABIN WAS CONSUMED PRIOR TO HELP ARRIVING. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED DUE TO THE EXTENSIVE FIRE DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:15 EST
Nearest AirportOrmond Beach Municipal (1nm S)
Runway36
Runway Length3695 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN1527E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorMac
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 25 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind60° @ 12 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:52
Weather SourceWFAC