Amateur-built FISHER CELEBRITY accident near Haskell, Oklahoma, September 30, 2022
On September 30, 2022 at about 11:03 pm local time, a 2009 amateur-built FISHER CELEBRITY, registered N812TD, was destroyed in an accident during takeoff near Haskell, Oklahoma. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The inflight fire for reasons that could not be determined.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- September 30, 2022 · about 11:03 pm local time
- Place
- Haskell, Oklahoma · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Amateur-built FISHER CELEBRITY NO SERIES, built 2009
- Registration
- N812TD · no longer on the register · serial 001
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The pilot reported that shortly after takeoff, he noticed flames coming from under the engine cowling. He maneuvered the airplane into the downwind pattern for the runway as the fire continued to develop in the airplane. Unable to make the runway, the pilot landed the airplane off field. The airplane was destroyed by the fire. After the airplane was recovered, extensive fire damage was observed with the engine. The mechanical fuel pump was completely consumed during the fire. Due to fire damage the fuel pump could not be tested or examined and the reason for the inflight fire was not determined.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail during takeoff defining event
- Fire/smoke (non-impact) during initial climb
The NTSB's findings
- Aircraft › Aircraft power plant › Engine fuel and control › Fuel pump › Unknown/Not determined
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Medical certificate: Class 3
- Seat: rear
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Last inspection: condition inspection
- Maximum gross weight: 1,230 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Rotax R2800 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Flight plan: none
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 130° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 81°F (27°C), dew point 37°F (3°C)
- Altimeter: 30.01 inHg
- Observation at 5:53 pm from KRVS, 20 miles away
Weather report (METAR): KRVS 302253Z 13006KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP167 T02670028
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
3 documents, released by the NTSB on September 8, 2023. View them here, or download them; the NTSB redacts some personal details before release, and this site shows the NTSB's own titles rather than its file names.
| # | Document | What it is | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Record of Conversation Pilot | PDF, 1 page | View Download |
| 2 | Record of Conversation FAA | PDF, 1 page | View Download |
| 3 | Photos | PDF, 3 pages | View Download |
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