# NTSB Accident LAX90LA109
> **CAMERON O-105** · 1990-03-03 · PHOENIX, AZ, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX90LA109
- **Event ID:** 20001212X22738
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-03-03
- **Location:** PHOENIX, AZ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.450706, -111.639717
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CAMERON
- **Model:** O-105
- **Registration:** N364CB
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

IMPROPER MODIFICATION OF THE BALLOON'S FUEL/HEATER SYSTEM BY THE OWNER/OPERATOR AND FAILURE OF THE FUEL LINE CONNECTION, WHICH RESULTED IN A FUEL SYSTEM LEAK AND GONDOLA (BASKET) FIRE.

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