SERS · McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · 1997-05-11 · SAN JUAN, PR
Event
NTSB number
MIA97LA159
Event ID
20001208X07978
Type
Accident
Date
1997-05-11
Location
SAN JUAN, PR
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
262
Total aboard
263
Aircraft
Make
McDonnell Douglas
Model
DC-10-30
Registration
GNIUK
FAR Part
129
Engines
3
Damage
—
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
an on ground engine fire in the No. 3 (right) engine resulting from a failed heat exchanger, and subsequent fuel leak. A factor in this accident was the cabin crew's improper handling of the evacuation which resulted in serious injury to a passenger.