Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-32R-301T near Reserve, NM — 2010-02-01

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Date
2010-02-01
Location
Reserve, NM, USA
Airport
T16
Aircraft
PIPER PA-32R-301T
Registration
N3565B
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

An in-flight fire due to a fuel leak from the No. 5 cylinder's broken fuel injector/line.

NTSB narrative

During takeoff the pilot heard a "pop" noise followed by smoke in the cockpit. The pilot elected to continue the takeoff roll and return to the airport; during the downwind leg, the smoke became severe. The pilot was able to land the airplane safely. Examination of the airplane revealed that the engine, cowling, and firewall sustained fire damage. Additionally the inspection revealed that a fuel injector/line on the No. 5 cylinder was broken and had sprayed fuel onto the engine's turbocharger.

NTSB coding

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