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NTSB says unknown-origin in-flight fire preceded Citation X loss of control on landing

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The NTSB said investigators could not conclusively identify the ignition source of an in-flight fire that led to a Citation X’s loss of control during landing. The finding leaves the fire’s cause unresolved while highlighting the safety implications of onboard fires in business aviation.

Discovered 2026-08-25T10:51:01.084642-07:00 | 2026-08-25T10:51:01.084642-07:00

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  • The NTSB could not conclusively determine the fire’s ignition source, leaving a key causal element unresolved.
  • The sequence links an in-flight fire to loss of control during landing, underscoring the operational consequences of onboard fire events in business aviation.

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