NTSB: Electrical fault found in Frontier flight that caught fire in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – The National Transportation Safety Board discovered a fault in the aircraft’s cooling unit minutes before noticing an odd chemical smell. On Oct. 5, Frontier Flight 1326 was traveling from San Diego when it experienced a brake fire as it landed at Harry Reid International Airport. Showing smoke trailing behind main landing gear.(Courtesy Owen Denning)NTSB reported that the damages caused to the landing gear, tires, wheels, and brakes were deemed non-substantial due to the Code of Federal Regulation. The preliminary investigation details the events leading up to the incident. The pilots became aware of a chemical-like odor and notified the flight deck. Crew members noted the smell grew stronger and turned into what they believed was similar to burning rubber or plastic. NTSB said oxygen masks were dropped for passengers, and the captain referred to the smoke and fumes checklist. At 2:51 p.m., the first officer pilot called for an emergency landing in Las…