ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 133902
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| Date: | Friday 3 November 1995 |
| Time: | 08:40 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-161 |
| Owner/operator: | Great Western Aviation |
| Registration: | N30119 |
| MSN: | 28-7916078 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-D2A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Salt Lake City, UT -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | (KSLC) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The flight instructor reported that after three unsuccessful attempts to start the engine, he noticed 'steam' or 'smoke' coming from the carbureted engine compartment. He then initiated a fourth engine start cranking the engine for about 15 seconds before stopping and exiting the airplane to inspect the engine. The instructor noticed a small flame in the engine compartment and ordered the student to exit the airplane. A fire extinguisher was not available and the airplane was quickly consumed by the fire. No ignition source could be determined for the fire.
Probable Cause: a carburetor fire.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA96LA048
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Dec-2016 19:26 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency] |
| 09-Apr-2024 11:11 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Other fatalities, Departure airport, Source, Narrative, Accident report] |
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