What happened
During ground operations at Palmdale Air Force Base, an aircraft experienced a fire while traveling along the taxiway. Upon detecting the flames, the crew performed an emergency stop to halt the movement of the vehicle. Following the stoppage, all occupants successfully exited the cabin before the situation escalated.
Despite the rapid evacuation, the fire intensified over the following 45 minutes. The blaze was so severe that it resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were no fatalities or injuries reported during the incident.
Findings
The specific origin of the fire has not been determined, and the cause of the event remains unknown.