SPANISH FORK, Utah — A plane that reported an engine fire while over Utah Lake was able to safely land at Spanish Fork Airport before being engulfed by flames.
Two people on board the plane were not injured in the incident and crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire.
Raw video below shows plane on fire after landing (Courtesy: Spanish Fork Community News):
Fire Plane
According to Spanish Fork Fire Department, the Diamond Star DA-40 reported an engine fire at approximately 10,000 feet, with the pilot saying heard a loud bang before smoke filled the cabin.
The plane performed a series of s-turns in the air to clear the cabin smoke, enabling the pilot to land safely.
The plane is considered a complete loss with damages estimated at $300,000.
