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FILE DATE LOCATION AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES FLIGHT PILOT DATA
F S M/N PURPOSE
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3-2177 80/6/23 BIG LAKE,AK PIPER PA-16 CR- 0 0 2 INSTRUCTIONAL COMMERCIAL, AGE 27, 789
TIME - 1415 N5939H PX- 0 0 0 DUAL TOTAL HOURS, 35 IN TYPE,
DAMAGE-DESTROYED OT- 0 0 0 INSTRUMENT RATED.
DEPARTURE POINT INTENDED DESTINATION
ANCHORAGE,AK LOCAL
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
FIRE OR EXPLOSION IN FLIGHT: ACROBATICS
NOSE OVER/DOWN LANDING: ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
PERSONNEL - MAINTENANCE,SERVICING,INSPECTION: INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
SYSTEMS - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: RELAYS AND WIRING
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - ARCING
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FIRE IN CABIN,COCKPIT,BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT
FACTOR(S)
TERRAIN - WET,SOFT GROUND
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
FIRE AFTER IMPACT
REMARKS- POSITIVE WIRE CRIMPED BETWEEN BATTERY BOX AND LID.FIRE ORIGINATED AT BATTERY BOX.