What happened
During the final approach phase of flight into Walker Air Force Base, a B-50 Superfortress experienced a loss of control. The aircraft descended uncontrollably and impacted the ground approximately two miles south of the airfield, where it subsequently caught fire.
Of the twelve individuals on board, there were seven fatalities and five injuries. The crew members involved in the accident included the pilot and several other officers and enlisted personnel.
Findings
No specific technical cause for the loss of control was detailed in the available records, though the aircraft's descent into flames following the impact was a primary feature of the event.