MINR · Piper PA-34-200 · 2001-07-18 · Chandler, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX01LA250
Event ID
20010723X01481
Type
Accident
Date
2001-07-18
Location
Chandler, AZ, USA
Coordinates
33.239574, -111.78057
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-34-200
Registration
N15120
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAWN
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of maintenance personnel to properly tighten a fuel line fitting during an engine installation resulting in a fuel leak and fire during the maintenance checkflight. A factor in the accident was inadequate inspection of the installation prior to return to service.