Incident Details
During the takeoff roll, a student pilot occupying the left seat observed a flame emanating from the aircraft sidewall to his left. The takeoff was promptly aborted, and the aircraft was brought to a stop on the runway. The student and the instructor then evacuated the aircraft.
Fire Suppression Efforts
After exiting, the instructor attempted to extinguish the fire using a hand-held extinguisher. Meanwhile, the student departed to seek assistance. Despite the instructor's efforts, the fire could not be brought under control. The aircraft cabin was entirely consumed by fire before help arrived.
Investigation
Investigators examined the aircraft following the incident. However, the cause of the fire could not be determined due to the extensive fire damage sustained by the aircraft.