# NTSB Accident ERA18FA138
> **PIPER PA32** · 2018-05-02 · West Milford, NJ, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA18FA138
- **Event ID:** 20180502X52741
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2018-05-02
- **Location:** West Milford, NJ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.121387, -74.35083
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA32
- **Registration:** N4153R
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

An in-flight fire and total loss of engine power after takeoff due to a loose fuel line. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an unapproved fuel line by unknown personnel.

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