On June 25, 1983, a Douglas DC-3 (registration N95460) was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Yukon, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Fuel leakage at the engine-driven fuel pump inlet and outlet fitting to fuel line connections. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft experienced an in-flight fire in the left engine's accessory section. Passengers reported a delay in crew response and lack of communication. The pilot landed at Metro Field, which lacked emergency equipment. Investigation traced the fire to fuel leakage at fuel pump connections.
Incident Overview
An aircraft experienced an in-flight fire in the accessory section of the left engine. According to a passenger, there was a substantial delay between the outbreak of the fire and the crew's corrective action. Passengers also commented on the lack of communication from the cockpit to the cabin during the event.
Landing and Aftermath
The pilot landed the aircraft at Metro Field. Upon landing, it was noted that the airport had no emergency equipment available.
Investigation Findings
Examination of the aircraft revealed that the engine fire was the result of fuel leakage at the engine-driven fuel pump inlet and outlet fitting to fuel line connections. No other contributing factors were identified.
Probable cause
Fuel leakage at the engine-driven fuel pump inlet and outlet fitting to fuel line connections.