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March 24, 2021 · Piper PA-32-260 NO Series · N26DC
Burlington, VT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 24, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Burlington, VT
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-260 NO Series (1965)
Tail Number
N26DC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA211
The pilot reported that after a series of full stop landings he was holding short of a runway when he smelled a burning odor, and air traffic control tower personnel observed a fire on the right main landing gear assembly. The pilot and passengers evacuated the airplane, and the fire was subsequently extinguished by airport fire rescue personnel. Examination of the airplane revealed structural damage to the right wing. Disassembly and examination of the right brake and wheel revealed extensive fire damage to the assembly, which precluded the ability to determine the reason for the fire.
NTSB Probable Cause
A fire that originated in the right main landing gear brake assembly for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after a series of full stop landings he was holding short of a runway when he smelled a burning odor, and air traffic control tower personnel observed a fire on the right main landing gear assembly. The pilot and passengers evacuated the airplane, and the fire was subsequently extinguished by airport fire rescue personnel. Examination of the airplane revealed structural damage to the right wing. Disassembly and examination of the right brake and wheel revealed extensive fire damage to the assembly, which precluded the ability to determine the reason for the fire.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EDT
Nearest AirportBurlington Intl (0nm E)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-260 NO Series
Tail NumberN26DC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-E4B5 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class · None
Crew 2None
Crew 3None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time16:00
Weather SourcePILO