Chiriaco Summit Airport, Chiriaco Summit, California
Location:
The Chiriaco Summit Airport is located 1 mile north
east of Chiriaco Summit, California.
History:
Chiriaco Summit Airport Today: Not
Attended;
Airport
Services and Amenities: Food within 1 mile;
Special Events and
Attractions: General Patton Air Museum;
Airport
Area Accident History:
Accident occurred Friday, April 06,
2007 in Chiriaco Summit, CA
Probable Cause Approval Date:
7/25/2007
Aircraft: Cessna 172, registration:
N8340B
Injuries: 2 Uninjured.
During engine start, an engine fire
started and consumed the airplane. The pilot applied primer and began to start
the engine. He heard a backfire and flames emitted from the engine. He continued
the engine start attempt; however, the flames became too excessive and the pilot
and passenger were forced to evacuate the airplane. Post accident examination of
the wreckage by the Federal Aviation Administration accident coordinator showed
no mechanical malfunctions. The National Transportation Safety Board determines
the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows: Engine fire during start-up
for undetermined reasons.
Chiriaco Summit Airport
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