In-flight cabin fire leads to aircraft loss near Port Hardy

What happened

During an approach to Port Hardy, the crew encountered a sudden fire within the passenger cabin. In response to the emergency, the pilot initiated an unplanned landing procedure to reach the ground safely.

Although the aircraft was successfully brought down without causing any 0 injuries to those on board, the intense flames caused the total loss of the airframe. The incident concluded with the complete destruction of the aircraft following the fire.

Findings

• A fire originated inside the cabin during the descent phase of the flight.
• The pilot successfully executed an emergency landing attempt.
• The primary factor in the loss of the aircraft was the post-landing fire that consumed the vehicle.