Jade Schiewe on Surviving (and Landing During) an In-Flight Cockpit Fire

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Friday, February 11, 2011 at 12:00 AM ET

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A Cessna 172RG experienced an in-flight cockpit fire on September 28, 2010, over Oklahoma.
The fire originated behind the instrument panel, quickly spreading and filling the cockpit with thick black smoke.
The article features an interview with the pilot, Jade Schiewe, about her experience during the cockpit fire.

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On September 28, 2010, a Cessna 172RG was flying in good weather over Oklahoma when fire broke out behind the instrument panel. The flames quickly spread to the rug and seats and filled the cockpit with thick black smoke. AVweb‘s Glenn Pew spoke with that flight’s pilot, Jade Schiewe.

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