Wenatchee-Pangborn Airport Fire Incident (N6816D)

Incident Overview Following a firefighting mission in the Wenatchee region, the crew was returning to Wenatchee-Pangborn Airport. During the final approach, the aircraft crashed in flames short of the runway threshold and came to rest. Both pilots sustained minor injuries, and the aircraft was destroyed. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the incident was an in-flight fire for an undetermined reason. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond the airport was provided in the source material. The investigation did not identify a specific cause for the in-flight fire.