Incident Overview
A cargo flight, having just offloaded its cargo at a remote site, experienced an engine issue shortly after takeoff. The number two engine began to run rough, prompting the crew to shut it down and feather the propeller. During the shutdown process, a fire warning light illuminated, and fire became visible near the number two engine.
Emergency Response
The crew activated both banks of engine fire extinguishers, but the fire could not be extinguished. While on approach to an off-airport emergency landing site, the number two engine detached from the aircraft and ignited a brush fire. The crew successfully landed the aircraft and evacuated, running away from the airplane. The aircraft continued to burn and was ultimately destroyed by fire.
Aftermath
The number two engine was not recovered or located. The official investigation determined the probable cause as a fire associated with the number two engine for undetermined reasons. There was no information provided about injuries, fatalities, or specific aircraft details beyond its role as an air cargo flight.