# NTSB Incident MIA98IA035
> **Douglas DC-8F-55** · 1997-11-20 · MIAMI, FL, USA · NONE
## 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.

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