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August 14, 1982 · Cessna 207 · N1717U
Near Anvik, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Incident
Date
August 14, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Near Anvik, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 207
Tail Number
N1717U
Operator
Byron R Walton
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
ANC82IA074
DURING A DEADHEADING FLIGHT BACK TO HIS OPERATIONS BASE, THE PILOT EXPERIENCED AN INFLIGHT FIRE AND SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. AFTER HE EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND EVACUATED THE SMOKE, A NORMAL LANDING WAS MADE. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT REVEALED THAT THE ALTERNATOR BONDING WIRE HAD BROKEN OFF THE TERMINAL AND ONE LEAD TO THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR WAS BROKEN OFF. AN FAA INSPECTORS' SURVEILLANCE RECORD STATED, IN PART, THAT "THE CONDITION OF THE WIRING INDICATED A LACK OF PROPER CARE AND INSPECTION."
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DURING A DEADHEADING FLIGHT BACK TO HIS OPERATIONS BASE, THE PILOT EXPERIENCED AN INFLIGHT FIRE AND SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. AFTER HE EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND EVACUATED THE SMOKE, A NORMAL LANDING WAS MADE. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT REVEALED THAT THE ALTERNATOR BONDING WIRE HAD BROKEN OFF THE TERMINAL AND ONE LEAD TO THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR WAS BROKEN OFF. AN FAA INSPECTORS' SURVEILLANCE RECORD STATED, IN PART, THAT "THE CONDITION OF THE WIRING INDICATED A LACK OF PROPER CARE AND INSPECTION."
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time21:30 AHDT
Nearest AirportANVIK (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireIflt
Aircraft ExplosionIflt
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 207
Tail NumberN1717U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorByron R Walton
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-F · Reciprocating · 300
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind135° @ 15 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 0 C
Altimeter0