Incident Overview
On a cargo flight operating for the US Air Force, a multi-engine aircraft departed Madison-Truax Field at 1610 local time, en route to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. While descending north of Dayton, all four engines stopped simultaneously, prompting the crew to initiate an immediate emergency landing in a field.
Emergency Landing and Impact
The aircraft slid across the ground after touchdown, eventually colliding with a bridge pile and several vehicles before coming to rest. All three crew members suffered minor injuries, while no injuries were reported among persons on the ground.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair as a result of the forced landing and subsequent impact with obstacles.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the engine failure was caused by fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors included inadequate preflight preparation and miscalculated fuel consumption on the part of the flying crew.