At about 1630 eastern time, a Cessna 210E caught fire while standing after engine start at the Tallahassee Regional Airport. No one was injured. The pilot said he started the engine and was reading back an instrument clearance when fire was observed coming from the engine compartment. The pilot and two passengers evacuated safely. Moments later, the fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. Examination revealed there was a fuel leak in the engine compartment.
June 03, Tallahassee, Fla. / Cessna 210
At about 1630 eastern time, a Cessna 210E caught fire while standing after engine start at the Tallahassee Regional Airport. No one was injured. The pilot said he started the engine and was reading back an instrument clearance when fire was observed coming from the engine compartment. The pilot and two passengers evacuated safely. Moments later, the fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. Examination revealed there was a fuel leak in the engine compartment....
Key Takeaways:
- A Cessna 210E caught fire at Tallahassee Regional Airport shortly after engine start.
- The pilot and two passengers safely evacuated the aircraft, and no injuries were reported.
- The fire department promptly arrived and extinguished the blaze.
- Investigation determined a fuel leak in the engine compartment was the cause of the fire.
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