Probable cause
An in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.
NTSB analysis
Following a run-up, the pilot and passenger departed in the single-engine airplane. Shortly after reaching 800 feet in altitude, the pilot observed orange flames in the area of the glare shield. The pilot elected to pull the engine throttle to idle, switched off the ignition switch, and performed a dead-stick landing. The pilot and passenger were able to exit the airplane unassisted before the airplane was engulfed in flames. The pilot reported that the logbooks were in the airplane at the time of the fire, and was unsure when the last annual inspection was performed. An examination after the accident revealed that the airplane's fabric covering was fully consumed in the ensuing fire. Due to the extent of the damage, the fire's ignition source was not located.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN09LA594 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 18, 2009
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Coffeyville, Kansas
- Nearest airport
- Coffeyville Municipal (CFV)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
FUNK B85C
- N-number
- N81167
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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