Incident Details
During a ground start attempt, the engine of the aircraft caught fire after the third start attempt. The student pilot and a flight instructor were present during the incident. Both individuals stated that they did not see any sign inside the aircraft warning that the carburetor had been removed.
Maintenance and Scheduling
Prior to the incident, the aircraft's carburetor had been removed for maintenance. A sign had been posted in the aircraft indicating this condition. The student pilot called to schedule the aircraft and was initially assigned a different aircraft. According to the scheduler, the student pilot was informed that the aircraft was out of service, but the pilot claimed he did not hear this information.
Post-Incident Observations
After the fire, the pilot and instructor reiterated that there was no sign present in the aircraft to warn of the carburetor removal. The source does not specify any further consequences or findings.