Primary finding
Probable cause
No probable cause available.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
According to the plt he was cruising at 11500 msl when smoke started coming from the lower forward section of the cockpit and a fire developed around his feet. The engine was shut down and the fire subsided or went out. During the glide for landing the engine was restarted and the fire retured. The plt executed a controlled, forced landing with the fire in progress.
Source record
Factual narrative
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