Incident: Boeing 767-300F
Oct 18, 2023 · Memphis, TN
NTSB numberENG24FA003Event id20231019193272
- 0
- Fatalities
- 0
- Serious injuries
- 0
- Minor injuries
- 3
- Uninjured
Probable cause
A high-pressure fuel leak from a gap in the bolted flange interface between the main fuel pump’s fuel crossover supply tube and the hydromechanical unit idler adapter pad, which resulted in the crossover tube flange bolts partially pulling out and allowing fuel to escape and ignite on contact with the engine’s heatshield. Contributing to the fuel leak was Avio Aero's incorrect manufacture of the idler adapter pad bolt holes, which deviated from GE's manufacturing print requirement; Avio Aero's improper installation of threaded inserts into the idler adapter bolt holes; Avio Aero's failure to inform GE about the manufacturing deviation and request approval; and GE's failure to identify the manufacturing deviation during adapter quality and compliance design reviews.
Source: National Transportation Safety Board. Record last changed Oct 28, 2026, 10:54 UTC.
Aircraft involved
- Aircraft
- Boeing 767-300F
- Registration
- N287FE
- Year built
- 2022
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Minor
- Operating rules
- Part 121: air carrier
- Defining event
- Initial climb 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.
- Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM)0 nm (1 km) north-east
- Olive Branch Airport (OLV)10 nm (19 km) east
- West Memphis Municipal Airport (AWM)14 nm (25 km) north-west
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