Accident: Boeing 767
Oct 29, 2015 · Fort Lauderdale, FL
NTSB numberDCA16FA013Event id20151029X44249
- 0
- Fatalities
- 1
- Serious injuries
- 21
- Minor injuries
- 79
- Uninjured
Probable cause
the separation of the flexible fuel line coupling and subsequent fuel leak due to the failure of maintenance personnel to install the required safety lockwire. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the initiation of the evacuation before the right engine was shut down which led to the passenger's injury.
Source: National Transportation Safety Board. Record last changed Oct 28, 2026, 10:54 UTC.
Aircraft involved
- Aircraft
- Boeing 767
- Registration
- N251MY
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rules
- Part 121: air carrier
- Defining event
- Taxi-to runway Fire/smoke (non-impact)
Source: National Transportation Safety Board aviation accident database. Counts only; Voydar holds no names.
Nearest airports
Airports with a Voydar profile closest to the recorded position. Proximity only.
- Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL)0 nm (1 km) west
- North Perry Airport (HWO)7 nm (12 km) south-west
- Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE)7 nm (14 km) north
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