Accident Details
Date
Monday, January 23, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA118
Location
Raleigh/Durham, NC
Event ID
20230127106640
Coordinates
35.877639, -78.787472
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's flooding the engine with fuel during a cold engine start, which resulted in an engine fire.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N747PK
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-4647
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
338 PIPER ST
Status
Deregistered
City
MORRISTOWN
State / Zip Code
TN 37814-1020
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA23LA118