NONE · Piper PA-31-350 · 2005-05-10 · Elim, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC05LA075
Event ID
20050513X00609
Type
Accident
Date
2005-05-10
Location
Elim, AK, USA
Coordinates
64.614723, -162.271667
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
7
Total aboard
7
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-31-350
Registration
N3535F
FAR Part
135
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
An improper installation of a fuel line fitting by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in a fuel leak and subsequent in-flight engine compartment fire during cruise flight that was discovered during the landing roll.