Best Off SKYRANGER near Duncan, OK — 2019-09-19

Probable cause

A fire during the engine run-up for undetermined reasons.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was performing an engine run-up before takeoff in his experimental airplane when the engine lost all power. He exited the airplane to examine the engine and noticed a fire, which quickly spread and consumed most of the airplane. Due to extensive fire damage, the origin of and reason for the fire could not be determined.

NTSB coding

• Fire/smoke (non-impact) · Taxi-to runway

Evidence available

• Photos
• 4 docket documents

Docket documents4

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• Correspondence with FAAother
• Maintenance Recordsother
• Photosphotos

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