1 fatal · LAVENDER ALAN P SONEX · 2017-02-28 · Methuen, MA, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA17FA117
Event ID
20170228X40721
Type
Accident
Date
2017-02-28
Location
Methuen, MA, USA
Coordinates
42.722778, -71.135833
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
LAVENDER ALAN P
Model
SONEX
Registration
N315AL
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to properly secure oil and fuel line fittings during maintenance, which resulted in an inflight engine fire, and his subsequent loss of control while maneuvering for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention due to the inflight fire.