CESSNA 182F near Wichita Falls, TX — 2010-04-01
Final reportCEN10LA186
- Date
- 2010-04-01
- Location
- Wichita Falls, TX, USA
- Airport
- CWC
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 182F
- Registration
- N3320U
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
- Phase of flight
- Taxi
Probable cause
A fire of undetermined origin.
NTSB narrative
The pilot stated that he was taxiing to the runway when he smelled an electrical odor in the cockpit and then saw smoke coming from the instrument panel. He stopped the airplane and shut it down. As he exited the airplane, he saw black smoke and flames coming from the instrument panel. The fire consumed most of the airplane fuselage aft of the engine firewall. The origin of the fire could not be determined.
Analysis
- Primary failure mode
- Mechanical failure
- First missed decision gate
- Pilot could have conducted a more thorough preflight inspection for electrical issues.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- Photos
- 7 docket documents
Docket documents7
- Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
- Statement of Party Representatives to NTSB Investigationinterview
- Record of Conversation - Mechanicother
- Record of Conversation - Pilotother
- Photo - Airplane on fire on taxiwayphotos
- Photo - FAA Photo of wreckage in hangerphotos
- Factual Report of Fire Group Chairman 11-008report
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