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September 13, 1985 · Cessna T210N · N4885Y
Minocqua, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 13, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Minocqua, WI
Aircraft
Cessna T210N
Tail Number
N4885Y
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI85LA374
THE PIC ATTEMPTED TO START THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE STARTED BUT IN ABOUT 3 SECONDS STOPPED. DURING A SECOND START ATTEMPT A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE PIC THOUGHT HE HAD EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE WHEN FLAMES WERE SEEN IN THE COPILOT PEDAL AREA. THE AIRCRAFT WAS DEMOLISHED BY THE FIRE.
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THE PIC ATTEMPTED TO START THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE STARTED BUT IN ABOUT 3 SECONDS STOPPED. DURING A SECOND START ATTEMPT A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE PIC THOUGHT HE HAD EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE WHEN FLAMES WERE SEEN IN THE COPILOT PEDAL AREA. THE AIRCRAFT WAS DEMOLISHED BY THE FIRE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:00 CDT
Nearest AirportLee Mgm. Field (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T210N
Tail NumberN4885Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-R · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO