Piper PA-22-150: September 1, 2007, Modesto, Calif.(NTSB Reports: Recent general aviation and air carrier accidents)(Brief article)

The airplane was destroyed by fire after landing about 1748 Pacific time. Visual conditions prevailed. The private pilot received minor injuries; the passenger received serious injuries. The pilot later reported that within minutes following takeoff on the two flights preceding the accident flight, he had experienced smoke in …