What happened
During a routine local training flight conducted at Barksdale Air Force Base, a heavy bomber experienced a critical mechanical issue. While the crew was performing their scheduled sortie, one of the aircraft's engines ceased functioning as they were on final approach to the runway.
Following the loss of power, the heavy bomber entered a stall condition. The aircraft subsequently crashed at a location short of the runway threshold. Although the impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among the crew members involved in the flight.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor leading to the crash was an engine failure occurring during the final approach phase of the flight.