# NTSB Incident MIA02IA160
> **Eurocopter Deutschland GMBH MBB BK-117 A4** · 2002-08-27 · Bradenton, FL, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA02IA160
- **Event ID:** 20020909X01554
- **Type:** Incident
- **Date:** 2002-08-27
- **Location:** Bradenton, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 27.482778, -82.523056
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 5
- **Total aboard:** 5
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Eurocopter Deutschland GMBH
- **Model:** MBB BK-117 A4
- **Registration:** N528SF
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** MINR
## Conditions
- **Light:** DUSK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Improper maintenance/installation of the No. 2 engine power turbine (PT) wheel assembly by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in deflection at the engine case axial midpoint and misalignment between the inlet housing and the rear bearing support housing (RBSH) which resulted in damage to the engine and  an in-flight fire.

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