Incident Summary
During climbout at an altitude of approximately 1000 to 1200 feet above mean sea level, the airplane's engine ceased operation and an engine fire developed. The pilot decided to return to the departure airport. However, the airplane subsequently crashed on a taxiway, resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft. The pilot did not sustain injuries.
Investigation Findings
Post-accident examination of the aircraft engine revealed a hole in the side of the engine combustion chamber liner. The turbine chamber and turbine blade were completely destroyed by the inflight fire and an uncontained case failure. The investigation did not specify further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or other factors.
Operational Context
No information was provided regarding the time of day, weather conditions, or air traffic control involvement. The exact cause of the engine failure and subsequent fire remains under investigation, with the damage to the combustion chamber liner and turbine components being key findings.