AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-151 (Modified) Cherokee Warrior, G-BXLY

Engine fire on start up, Leeds Bradford Airport, 1 June 2014.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 1 June 2014
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-28-151 (Modified) Cherokee Warrior
• Location: Leeds Bradford Airport
• Registration: G-BXLY

Summary:

The pilot made three unsuccessful attempts to start the engine before smoke and then flames were seen coming from the cowling. The Airport RFFS responded and quickly dealt with the fire, which was thought to have been due to over-priming during the start attempts.

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Piper PA-28-151 Cherokee Warrior G-BXLY 09-14.pdf (131.32 kb)

Published 10 December 2014