What happened
While back taxiing to the terminal, a fire was observed emanating from the right engine. Following the aircraft's arrival at the ramp and subsequent engine shutdown, the pilot noticed signs of an engine fire within the right engine cowling.
Witnesses reported seeing two occupants exit the aircraft once it had come to a stop. Before the arrival of fire services, individuals on the ground utilized portable fire extinguishers to combat the flames. A fire truck was summoned to the scene, and the fire was successfully extinguished.
The investigation
An inspection of the aircraft following the event revealed significant damage caused by intense heat. The fire affected the right landing gear doors, as well as both the top and bottom engine cowlings, with burn damage extending approximately 10 inches behind the firewall.
The investigation determined that the fire occurred in the area between the engine and the engine firewall, appearing to have originated above the turbocharger unit. This heat caused extensive damage to the firewall and various engine accessories, specifically destroying the hydraulic and fuel hoses located above the turbocharger.