Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 27 July 1967
Aircraft Type: Boeing B-17G
Owner/operator: Butler Farm Air
Registration Number: N5237V
Location: Carson,Wash –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Fuel tank(s) of the Gustafsen Pinnet National Fuel St.Fuel tank(s) of the Gustafsen Pinnet National Fuel St.
Investigating Agency: NTSBNTSB
Category: Accident
A fire occurred on the Gustafsen Pinnet National Fuel St. due to a rapid drop in fuel ignition, resulting in significant smoke reduction.A fire occurred on the Gustafsen Pinnet National Fuel St. due to a rapid drop in fuel ignition, resulting in significant smoke reduction.
Description
FIRE RETARDANT DROP ON GIFFORD PINCHOT NATL FORE ST. VIS GRTLY REDUCED BY SMOKE.
Primary Cause
Rapid fuel ignition due to a fire drop.Rapid fuel ignition due to a fire drop.Share on:
