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October 11, 1990 · Cessna 172N · N2233E
Dayton, OH
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 11, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Dayton, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N2233E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC91LA009
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE ENGINE RAN ROUGH DURING PRE-TAKEOFF RUNUP. WHILE TAXIING BACK TO HAVE THE AIRPLANE EXAMINED, THE ENGINE BACKFIRED AND QUIT. THE PILOT NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES AROUND THE COWLING SO HE SHUT OFF THE MAGNETOES, MASTER SWITCH, AND FUEL. AN FAA INSPECTOR EXAMINED THE AIRCRAFT AND STATED THAT, 'A CARBURETOR FIRE CAUSED BY AN ENGINE BACKFIRE RESULTED IN A DESTROYED AIRCRAFT.'
NTSB Probable Cause
A CARBURETOR FIRE DUE TO AN ENGINE BACKFIRE. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS IMPROPER REMEDIAL ACTION TAKEN BY THE PILOT TO EXTINGUISH THE ENGINE FIRE.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE ENGINE RAN ROUGH DURING PRE-TAKEOFF RUNUP. WHILE TAXIING BACK TO HAVE THE AIRPLANE EXAMINED, THE ENGINE BACKFIRED AND QUIT. THE PILOT NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES AROUND THE COWLING SO HE SHUT OFF THE MAGNETOES, MASTER SWITCH, AND FUEL. AN FAA INSPECTOR EXAMINED THE AIRCRAFT AND STATED THAT, 'A CARBURETOR FIRE CAUSED BY AN ENGINE BACKFIRE RESULTED IN A DESTROYED AIRCRAFT.'
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 EDT
Nearest AirportDayton General South (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN2233E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO