NONE · AEROSPATIALE ATR-72 · 1995-09-06 · CHICAGO, IL, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI95IA313
Event ID
20001207X04443
Type
Incident
Date
1995-09-06
Location
CHICAGO, IL, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
18
Total aboard
18
Aircraft
Make
AEROSPATIALE
Model
ATR-72
Registration
N414WF
FAR Part
121
Engines
2
Damage
MINR
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
improper installation of the #7 and #8 fuel nozzle manifold transfer tubes by company maintenance personnel, and an inadequate exhaust drain fitting gasket, which resulted in fuel leaks at the respective 'O' ring/gasket fittings; blockage of the fuel/oil drain manifold; and subsequent fire in the engine compartment.