# NTSB Accident ERA09FA526
> **PIPER PA-32R-301T** · 2009-09-20 · Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA09FA526
- **Event ID:** 20090921X75928
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-09-20
- **Location:** Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 26.326389, -80.596389
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 4
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-32R-301T
- **Registration:** N2467Y
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Fatigue failure of the No. 5 engine cylinder fuel supply line, which resulted in an engine compartment fire. Also causal was the pilot's failure to immediately secure the engine/perform a forced landing after discovery of the fire, which resulted in the pilot's loss of control of the airplane.

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