What happened
Shortly after departing from Kadena Air Force Base on a mission bound for Korea, a B-52 heavy bomber experienced a loss of control. The incident occurred less than three minutes following takeoff. The aircraft descended into a field situated roughly 8 km east of the airbase.
The accident resulted in 9 fatalities and 3 injuries among the crew members on board. All personnel involved in the flight were part of the military crew operating the bomber during its initial climb phase.
Findings
Investigations into the crash determined that the primary reason for the loss of control was an engine failure that occurred immediately after the aircraft left the runway.