# NTSB Accident ERA12FA412
> **SOCATA TB21** · 2012-06-25 · Gold Hill, NC, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA12FA412
- **Event ID:** 20120625X80103
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-06-25
- **Location:** Gold Hill, NC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.520046, -80.342154
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** SOCATA
- **Model:** TB21
- **Registration:** N2528N
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

An inflight fire, the origin of which could not be determined because of postaccident fire damage. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper modifications to the airplane.

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