# NTSB Accident ERA17FA117
> **LAVENDER ALAN P SONEX** · 2017-02-28 · Methuen, MA, USA · FATL
## 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.

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