What happened
During a routine local training mission conducted at Wigram AFB, an aircraft experienced a critical mechanical failure. The pilot, who was the only person on board the aircraft, was performing the final approach phase of the flight when an engine fire ignited.
Following the onset of the fire, the pilot lost control of the aircraft. This loss of control resulted in an aerodynamic stall, causing the plane to crash before reaching the runway. While there were no injuries reported for the pilot, the impact caused significant damage to the airframe, rendering the aircraft a total loss.
Findings
An investigation into the incident determined that the primary factor leading to the accident was an engine fire that occurred while the aircraft was on final approach.