NONE · Rockwell 500-S · 2003-03-19 · CHICKALOON, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC03LA032
Event ID
20030324X00370
Type
Accident
Date
2003-03-19
Location
CHICKALOON, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.784999, -148.388336
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Rockwell
Model
500-S
Registration
N903AK
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The improper installation of an engine fuel line fitting by contracted maintenance personnel resulting in an in-flight engine fire. Contributing factors in the accident were an inadequate annual inspection by company maintenance personnel, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.