# NTSB Accident MIA05LA106
> **Pitts S1S** · 2005-05-21 · Lake Wales, FL, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA05LA106
- **Event ID:** 20050525X00662
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-05-21
- **Location:** Lake Wales, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 27.885555, -81.60083
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Pitts
- **Model:** S1S
- **Registration:** N5WD
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Improper maintenance inspection by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loose fuel line fitting going undetected, a fuel leak onto exhaust piping, and a fire.

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