The airplane was destroyed by fire after landing about 1748 Pacific time. Visual conditions prevailed. The private pilot received minor injuries; the passenger received serious injuries. The pilot later reported that within minutes following takeoff on the two flights preceding the accident flight, he had experienced smoke in the cockpit and promptly landed. The accident flight followed repairs to his airplane. Within minutes after takeoff, he observed smoke in the cabin and saw flames near his feet. He returned to the airport and landed. The passenger exited the airplane before it rolled to a stop, and the pilot followed shortly thereafter.
September 1, 2007, Modesto, Calif., Piper PA-22-150
The airplane was destroyed by fire after landing about 1748 Pacific time. Visual conditions prevailed. The private pilot received minor injuries; the passenger received serious injuries. The pilot later reported that within minutes following takeoff on the two flights preceding the accident flight, he had experienced smoke in the cockpit and promptly landed. The accident flight followed repairs to his airplane.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane was destroyed by fire after an emergency landing, resulting in minor injuries to the pilot and serious injuries to the passenger.
- The accident flight was preceded by two similar incidents of smoke in the cockpit, which occurred shortly after takeoff and prompted repairs to the aircraft.
- Despite repairs, smoke and flames reappeared near the pilot's feet shortly after takeoff on the accident flight, forcing an immediate return and emergency landing.
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