What happened
During the initial climb phase following departure from Thompson Airport, the number one engine of the aircraft experienced a fire. In response to the emergency, the crew performed a turning maneuver to manage the situation and successfully executed an emergency landing.
Although the two individuals on board were able to exit the aircraft without sustaining any injuries, the plane suffered significant damage. The fire spread across the entire left wing, resulting in the partial destruction of the airframe.
Findings
Investigations into the incident revealed that the onboard fire suppression system did not function as intended. The failure of the fire extinguisher system allowed the flames to consume a large portion of the left wing after the engine fire began.