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August 8, 2010 · Piper PA-28 180 · TI-AGR
San Jose, CR
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 8, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
San Jose, CR
Aircraft
Piper PA-28 180
Tail Number
TI-AGR
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10RA511
On August 8, 2010, a Piper PA-28-180, TI-AGR, was substantially damaged following an in-flight fire during a departure from the Tobias Bolaños Palma International Airport (MRPV), Favorita Norte, Pavas, Costa Rica. The pilot, the sole occupant was not injured. According to initial statements provided by the investigative agency, the pilot was on departure when the engine experienced a partial loss of engine power followed by smoke in the cabin. Upon landing at MRPV, a fire was detected in the engine compartment. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of Costa Rica. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Costa Rican government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: INVESTIGACIÓN DE ACCIDENTES E INCIDENTES AEREOS Apdo. Postal 5026-1000 San José, Costa Rica Tel: 2290-0664 Fax: 232-126 www.dgac.go.cr
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On August 8, 2010, a Piper PA-28-180, TI-AGR, was substantially damaged following an in-flight fire during a departure from the Tobias Bolaños Palma International Airport (MRPV), Favorita Norte, Pavas, Costa Rica. The pilot, the sole occupant was not injured. According to initial statements provided by the investigative agency, the pilot was on departure when the engine experienced a partial loss of engine power followed by smoke in the cabin. Upon landing at MRPV, a fire was detected in the engine compartment. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of Costa Rica. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Costa Rican government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: INVESTIGACIÓN DE ACCIDENTES E INCIDENTES AEREOS Apdo. Postal 5026-1000 San José, Costa Rica Tel: 2290-0664 Fax: 232-126 www.dgac.go.cr
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Nearest AirportTobías Bolaños (0nm)
Aircraft FireIflt
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28 180
Tail NumberTI-AGR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4A · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0