Aircraft Incident at Parafield Airport
Adelaide, Australia – On Monday, a small aircraft was involved in a crash and subsequently caught fire at Parafield Airport, located in Adelaide's northern suburbs.
Emergency services were deployed to the airport at approximately 12:30 PM following reports of the incident.
Incident Details
Police reported that the aircraft is believed to have experienced a heavy landing, leading to the ignition of a fire. The flames extended to adjacent grass areas but were successfully extinguished by responders.
Occupants and Investigation
No other aircraft were involved in the incident. The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, did not sustain any injuries.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the event.