# NTSB Accident MIA97LA159
> **McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30** · 1997-05-11 · SAN JUAN, PR · SERS
## 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.

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