What happened
On a training mission, a twin engine airplane departed from Runway 16L at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport at 12:01 local time. The flight was operated by a crew consisting of two pilots. During the mission, the aircraft performed several circuits around the Nocona and Bowie airfields before the crew initiated a return to Fort Worth.
While the aircraft was maintaining an altitude of 1,000 feet and executing a left-hand turn, it transitioned into an uncontrolled descent. The aircraft struck a trailer parking area situated approximately 2.5 km north of Hicks Airfield. Upon impact, the plane caught fire. The accident resulted in two fatalities, as both occupants on board were killed.
Findings
- The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent while performing a maneuver at low altitude.