# NTSB Accident LAX01LA250
> **Piper PA-34-200** · 2001-07-18 · Chandler, AZ, USA · MINR
## 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.

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