Incident Overview
An aircraft was tracked on radar as it approached a joint civil-military airport. It passed over the airport at approximately 200 feet above ground level, without any reported communication. Multiple witnesses observed the aircraft flying under at least one bridge and buzzing several ships and tugs in the harbor.
Low-Level Maneuvers
The aircraft then flew low over a section of the base where the pilot had previously worked. During this pass, at least one flare was dropped from the aircraft. No mechanical issues were reported or known; both engines were observed to be running throughout the flight.
Final Approach and Crash
The aircraft was seen lining up on an abandoned fuel storage tank before colliding with the side of the tank. No further details about the aircraft's condition or the pilot's actions were provided.
Investigation Outcome
The medical examiner ruled the incident a suicide. No other contributing factors were identified in the source material.