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February 1, 2010 · Piper PA-32R-301T · N3565B
Reserve, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 1, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Reserve, NM
Aircraft
Piper PA-32R-301T
Tail Number
N3565B
Operator
Zia Consulting
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA111
During takeoff the pilot heard a "pop" noise followed by smoke in the cockpit. The pilot elected to continue the takeoff roll and return to the airport; during the downwind leg, the smoke became severe. The pilot was able to land the airplane safely. Examination of the airplane revealed that the engine, cowling, and firewall sustained fire damage. Additionally the inspection revealed that a fuel injector/line on the No. 5 cylinder was broken and had sprayed fuel onto the engine's turbocharger.
NTSB Probable Cause
An in-flight fire due to a fuel leak from the No. 5 cylinder's broken fuel injector/line.
Full Narrative
During takeoff, the pilot heard a "pop" noise followed by smoke in the cockpit. The pilot elected to continue the takeoff roll and return to the airport; during the downwind leg, the smoke became severe. The pilot was able to land the airplane safely. Examination of the airplane revealed the engine, cowling, and firewall sustained fire damage. Additionally, the inspection revealed that a fuel injector/line on the number 5 cylinder was broken, and sprayed fuel onto the engine's turbocharger.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 MST
Nearest AirportReserve Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireIflt
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32R-301T
Tail NumberN3565B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorZia Consulting
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TI0-540 SER · Reciprocating · 310
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO