On October 9, 1987, a Piper PA-28R-200 (registration N2802R) was involved in an aviation accident near Sebring, OH. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A fire broke out in the engine compartment of an aircraft on final approach. The pilots evacuated after landing, and the aircraft was destroyed. An inspection found a hole in a fuel line.
Incident Overview
During the final approach to land, a fire started in the aircraft's engine compartment. The commercial pilot and his instructor evacuated the airplane after landing. The aircraft was subsequently destroyed by the fire.
Post-Accident Examination
An IA mechanic examined the aircraft after the fire. The mechanic reported discovering a suspicious hole or split in the fuel line that runs from the fuel injector servo to the fuel pressure gauge. The mechanic stated that the fire appeared to have originated in the engine compartment. This conclusion was based on the report of flames being observed before landing, the rapid spread of the fire, and the fact that the pilots turned off the master switch but did not shut off the fuel supply, which the mechanic indicated points toward a fuel fire.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 9 Oct 1987 Piper PA-28R-200 accident near Sebring, OH?
A fire broke out in the engine compartment of an aircraft on final approach. The pilots evacuated after landing, and the aircraft was destroyed. An inspection found a hole in a fuel line.
Were there any fatalities in the 9 Oct 1987 Piper PA-28R-200 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 9 Oct 1987 involved a Piper PA-28R-200, registration N2802R, at Sebring, OH.
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