ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 293392
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| Date: | Tuesday 5 July 2005 |
| Time: | 13:00 LT |
| Type: |  American Aviation AA-5 Traveler |
| Owner/operator: | Peter John Horvat |
| Registration: | N6061L |
| MSN: | AA5-0161 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1972 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3490 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-E2G |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Branchville, New Jersey -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Hawley, PA (PA49) |
| Lincoln Park, NJ (N07) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
While in cruise flight over mountains, the pilot smelled a combination of "electrical smoke and fuel." He opened the canopy and at the same time, fire came out from under the instrument panel. He then closed the canopy, and the fire diminished. He did not execute the 'In-Flight Electrical Fires' checklist, and chose to attempt a forced landing on top of a ridge in a state forest. During the landing, the airplane struck trees, and began to leak fuel. Examination of the airplane revealed fire damage in the vicinity of the airplane's battery and the electrical wiring harness that lead from the battery. The engine, engine accessories, and surrounding structure were undamaged by fire. The airplane's most recent annual inspection was completed approximately 6 months prior to the accident, and as part of the inspection, work was performed on wiring going to the cigar lighter, and the cables for the electric starter.
Probable Cause: An electrical fire of unknown origin. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to perform the In-Flight Electrical Fires checklist.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB IAD05LA095
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
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| 09-Oct-2022 19:34 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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