# NTSB Accident LAX97LA257
> **Fronsman ROTORWAY EXEC** · 1997-07-18 · LAKEPORT, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX97LA257
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08441
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-07-18
- **Location:** LAKEPORT, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.039554, -122.930023
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Fronsman
- **Model:** ROTORWAY EXEC
- **Registration:** N6323F
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

an undetermined failure of the oil system (lines or filter), while hovering, which resulted in an engine compartment fire that erupted and subsequently destroyed the helicopter after it was landed.

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