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July 22, 2011 · Quasar Acft 214SL · N89QL

Fort Worth, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 22, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Aircraft
Quasar Acft 214SL
Tail Number
N89QL
Operator
Angelina Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11LA504

According to the pilot, the light sport airplane had recently undergone an engine upgrade. After an initial ground test, the airplane was taxied to the runway for a short test flight. The pilot reported that, as the airplane approached the runway, the engine stopped. Shortly afterward, flames were seen coming from the engine area. The pilot further stated that the fire started and spread so quickly that it had to have been started by a fuel leak. Based on an examination of the damage to the airplane’s engine compartment and the rapid fire progression, it is likely that the engine fire was caused by a fuel leak.

NTSB Probable Cause

A fuel leak in the engine compartment, which resulted in an engine fire.

Full Narrative

On July 22, 2011, about 1830 central daylight time, a light-sport Quasar, 214SL, airplane, N89QL, experienced an engine fire prior to take-off from the Meacham International Airport (FTW), Fort Worth, Texas. The private pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged during the accident. The aircraft was registered to and operated by Angelina Air, Inc., Wilmington, Delaware, under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, which operated without a flight plan. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. According to the pilot, the airplane had recently undergone an engine upgrade. The replacement engine included the addition of a turbocharger. After an initial ground test, the airplane was taxied to the runway for a short test flight. The pilot added that as the airplane approached the runway, the engine stopped. Shortly, afterward flames were seen coming from the engine area. The pilot stated that the fire started and spread so quickly, that it had to have been started by a fuel leak. A visual examination of the airplane by the responding Federal Aviation Administration inspector confirmed substantial damage to the airplane, as a result of the engine fire. The inspector added that the damage to the engine’s compartment appeared consistent with a fuel fed fire. A completed copy of NTSB Form 6120.1, Pilot/Operator Accident Report, was not submitted by the pilot as requested.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CDT
Nearest AirportMeacham Intl Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftQuasar Acft 214SL
Tail NumberN89QL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAngelina Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsUnkn · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.76 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data