What happened
During the landing phase of the flight at Saigon Airport, the aircraft's right-hand engine ignited. The fire broke out as the plane was touching down on the runway. Following the incident, the pilot was able to evacuate the cockpit and exit the aircraft without sustaining any injuries.
While there were no casualties reported among the crew, the intensity of the flames caused significant structural damage to the airframe. Due to the extent of the destruction, the aircraft was declared a total loss and was determined to be beyond repair.
Findings
- The primary factor in the incident was an engine fire that occurred during the landing sequence.