What happened
While returning to Wenatchee-Pangborn Airport after completing a mission involving aerial firefighting near the Wenatchee region, the aircraft experienced a critical failure during its approach. As the plane was on short final for landing, it caught fire and crashed before reaching the runway threshold.
The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. Despite the severity of the crash and the subsequent flames, the two pilots involved sustained only slight injuries.
Findings
Official investigations into the accident determined that an in-flight fire occurred for reasons that remain undetermined.