# NTSB Accident LAX00FA310
> **Piper PA-31-350** · 2000-08-26 · Hilo, HI, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX00FA310
- **Event ID:** 20001212X21754
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-08-26
- **Location:** Hilo, HI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 19.716667, -155.03334
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 8
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 9
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-31-350
- **Registration:** N923BA
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Deterioration and failure of the oil filter converter plate gasket, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a subsequent in-flight fire.

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