# NTSB Accident CEN23LA165
> **PIPISTREL LSA SRL SINUS** · 2023-04-13 · Kingsford, MI, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN23LA165
- **Event ID:** 20230424107115
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2023-04-13
- **Location:** Kingsford, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 45.818361, -88.114556
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPISTREL LSA SRL
- **Model:** SINUS
- **Registration:** N413EK
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure the left carburetor bowl cover, which resulted in an engine fire before takeoff.

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