What happened
The incident occurred while the crew was en route back to their home base in Assam. During this phase of the flight, the aircraft experienced a sudden fire. Recognizing the severity of the situation, the pilot initiated an emergency procedure and landed the airplane in a nearby field. Despite the intensity of the blaze that followed, all individuals on board successfully evacuated the wreckage. The aircraft was ultimately destroyed by the flames, although no fatalities or injuries were reported among the occupants.
Findings
Investigations into the event concluded that the fire originated while the plane was airborne. However, the specific source of the ignition could not be determined, leading to a classification of the cause as unknown.