What happened
A twin engine airplane was conducting a flight from Travis Air Force Base to San Francisco. The flight was transporting one pilot and six passengers, which included four US Army Officers intended for transfer to San Francisco.
During the initial climb phase following departure, the aircraft experienced a left roll and subsequently entered a stall. The impact of the crash resulted in a post-crash fire. There were seven fatalities recorded, as all occupants on board perished in the accident.
Findings
The investigation into the sequence of events indicates that the aircraft stalled during its ascent immediately after takeoff.