SA-227 AC Metro III
Flight Crew Commercial; Flight Crew Multiengine
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 180; Flight Crew Total 2800; Flight Crew Type 1000
Situational Awareness
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Air Traffic Control Issued New Clearance; Flight Crew Diverted; Flight Crew Inflight Shutdown; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition
Aircraft
I was departing on a cargo flight. The departure time was delayed due to adverse weather [at destination]. After departure; eastbound around 10;000 MSL; I heard a bang from the right side of the aircraft. When I heard this noise; I also noticed a loss of power; a yawing of the aircraft and engine fire indications. After going through the 'engine fire; inflight' flow and checklist; I notified ATC and I determined it was a better idea to divert to rather than try to get back into [the departure airport]. I received vectors to ILS runway 11 and landed the aircraft without further incident.
A SA227 Captain experiences an engine failure climbing through 10;000 feet; followed quickly by an engine fire warning. The engine is shut down and the flight diverts to the nearest suitable airport.