What happened
During an active mission to combat wildfires, an aircraft experienced a catastrophic mid-air event. While performing duties related to firefighting, the left wing of the plane separated from the fuselage while the aircraft was still in flight. This structural separation caused the aircraft to lose control and descend rapidly.
Upon impact with the ground, the wreckage ignited, resulting in a large fire. There was only one person on board at the time of the accident. The pilot was killed in the crash.
Findings
Preliminary assessments suggest that the primary reason for the loss of control was a structural failure that led to the detachment of the left wing during flight.