What happened
During a local training mission conducted at Barksdale AFB, an aircraft experienced a critical mechanical issue while maneuvering for landing. As the plane was on its final approach to the airfield, the aircraft suffered a sudden engine failure. This loss of power resulted in the aircraft crashing in the vicinity of the airbase.
There were seven personnel on board during the flight. The accident resulted in six fatalities and one survivor among the crew members.
Findings
Official investigations into the crash concluded that the primary factor leading to the accident was the failure of an engine while the aircraft was in its final approach phase.