NONE · Douglas DC-8F-55 · 1997-11-20 · MIAMI, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA98IA035
Event ID
20001208X09216
Type
Incident
Date
1997-11-20
Location
MIAMI, FL, USA
Coordinates
25.819105, -80.300697
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Douglas
Model
DC-8F-55
Registration
N55FB
FAR Part
121
Engines
4
Damage
MINR
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The inadequate overhaul of the No. 4 engine start valve resulting in the valve remaining open after engine start; and the subsequent free run state of the starter resulting in a starter overheat, disintegration and fire.