What happened
During the approach phase of flight, the pilot observed blue smoke and oil trailing from the left engine and the wing. Shortly after this observation, flames were seen emerging from the left engine nacelle. As a result, smoke began to fill the cabin, necessitating an emergency landing.
Following the touchdown, the left wing broke off from the aircraft during the rollout. Once the airplane came to a stop, a fire consumed the entire aircraft.
The investigation
An FAA inspector performed an examination of the wreckage. Due to the significant extent of the fire damage, the inspector was unable to determine the exact source of the fire. However, the investigation noted that oil-soaked paint chips were discovered along the aircraft's flight path, approximately 900 feet before the touchdown point.