Probable cause
The inflight fire for reasons that could not be determined.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that shortly after takeoff, he noticed flames coming from under the engine cowling. He maneuvered the airplane into the downwind pattern for the runway as the fire continued to develop in the airplane. Unable to make the runway, the pilot landed the airplane off field. The airplane was destroyed by the fire. After the airplane was recovered, extensive fire damage was observed with the engine. The mechanical fuel pump was completely consumed during the fire. Due to fire damage the fuel pump could not be tested or examined and the reason for the inflight fire was not determined.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN22LA438 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 30, 2022
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Haskell, Oklahoma
- Nearest airport
- (NA)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built FISHER CELEBRITY
- N-number
- N812TD
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2009
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.