SERS · Republic P-47N-20-RE · 2002-03-21 · Albuquerque, NM, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW02LA098
Event ID
20020322X00379
Type
Accident
Date
2002-03-21
Location
Albuquerque, NM, USA
Coordinates
35.040279, -106.609169
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Republic
Model
P-47N-20-RE
Registration
N47TB
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
—
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot/mechanic's failure to properly re-install the engine's #10 cylinder exhaust interconnect tube, which resulted in an in-flight fire and forced landing. Contributing factors were the burned fuel and oil supply lines, which were not fire shielded.