Emergency landing and aircraft destruction near The Pas (CF-XJM)

What happened

While performing an en route flight, an onboard fire broke out within the cabin. In response to the emergency, the pilot initiated a descent to a lower altitude to facilitate an unplanned emergency landing.

During the attempt to land, the aircraft struck the ground in the vicinity of The Pas. Following the impact, a significant post-crash fire ignited, which ultimately led to the complete destruction of the airframe. Despite the severity of the impact and the subsequent flames, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board.

Findings

• An active fire was present during the flight phase prior to the landing attempt.