Incident Details
Following departure from Thompson Airport, engine number 1 experienced a fire. The flight crew executed a turn after the fire was detected and successfully completed a landing back at the airport.
Occupants and Damage
Both individuals on board evacuated without injury. The aircraft sustained partial destruction due to the fire, which engulfed the left wing after the fire suppression system malfunctioned.
Fire Extinguisher System
According to reports, the onboard fire extinguisher system did not operate as intended. Its failure permitted the fire to propagate from the engine to the entire left wing structure, leading to extensive damage.
Probable Cause
The official probable cause determined was a fire in engine number 1 after takeoff and the failure of the fire extinguisher system.