What happened
During a flight near Kaunas, an unidentified aircraft experienced a sudden and intense fire located within the cockpit area. The emergence of the flames during the flight necessitated an immediate emergency response from the crew. Unable to maintain controlled flight due to the developing situation, the pilot attempted to land the plane away from populated areas.
The aircraft ultimately completed a crash landing in an open field situated in the vicinity of Kaunas. While the specific details regarding the onset of the fire remain under investigation, the impact occurred during the flight phase following the ignition of the blaze.
Findings
At this stage of the investigation, the precise origin and cause of the cockpit fire are unknown. Investigators have not yet determined what triggered the combustion within the flight deck.