P180 Avanti
Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Flight Instructor; Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Multiengine
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 150; Flight Crew Total 5865; Flight Crew Type 195
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor
Flight Crew Diverted; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; Flight Crew Inflight Shutdown; General Declared Emergency
Aircraft
During the initial descent the crew noted an 'Engine Fire' master warning for the right engine. The crew declared an emergency and shut down the engine per the QRH. The fire light went out shortly after the fire extinguisher was deployed. The crew diverted to [nearest suitable airport] where they flew the VOR approach. The approach was close to minimums. Emergency equipment met the aircraft on the runway and the crew evacuated the aircraft.
P180 First Officer reported engine fire warning for right engine. Crew declared an emergency; shut down the engine and diverted to a nearby airport.