Training Aircraft Crashes at Wigram AFB After Engine Fire (NZ1830)

Incident Overview A pilot conducting a local training flight at Wigram Air Force Base experienced an engine fire while on final approach. The aircraft subsequently lost control, stalled, and crashed short of the runway. The pilot was the sole occupant and was not injured in the accident. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. ## Official Findings The investigation identified the engine fire during the final approach as the probable cause of the accident. No other factors were specified in the official findings provided in the source material. The incident resulted in the total loss of the aircraft, though no injuries were reported.