NONE · Piper PA-32R-301T · 2007-04-06 · Lincoln, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA07LA092
Event ID
20070416X00422
Type
Accident
Date
2007-04-06
Location
Lincoln, CA, USA
Coordinates
38.909168, -121.351387
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-32R-301T
Registration
N4379A
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
An in-flight fire occurred during the initial climb as a result of the aviation maintenance technician's failure to sufficiently tighten the b-nut that was found disconnected post-accident. A contributing factor was the engine manufacturer's failure to specify a torque value.