06 Feb 2018 | 10:32 AM UTC
Singapore: Incident at Changi Airport Feb. 6
A single-seat aircraft catches fire while attempting to take off at Changi International Airport
Event
A single-seat aircraft taking part in the 2018 Singapore Airshow caught fire while attempting to take off at Changi International Airport (SIN) around 13:30 (local time) on Tuesday, February 6. The incident occurred on Runway 1, which has been closed until further notice - leading to flights delays.
Context
The pilot, the only person on board the aircraft at the time of the accident, escaped with minor injuries.
Advice
Travelers are advised to confirm the status of their flights via www.changiairport.com or the iChangi app prior to departure for the airport.