Emergency Field Landing After Engine Fire at Bronson Creek Airport (C-GWYX)

Incident Overview and Emergency Response During final approach to Bronson Creek Airport, the right engine of the aircraft caught fire. In response, the crew reduced the aircraft's altitude and completed an emergency landing in an open field. After touchdown, the aircraft slid for a few dozen meters before coming to rest and bursting into flames. Both pilots evacuated the aircraft safely. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the incident was an engine fire on approach for unknown reasons. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date was provided in the source material.