What happened
During a scheduled local training mission conducted at Biggs Air Force Base, an aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control. As the crew was executing the short final stage of their approach, the airplane entered a stall condition. This aerodynamic failure led to a subsequent crash upon impact with the ground. The force of the collision caused the airframe to ignite, resulting in a post-crash fire.
Findings
- The accident occurred during the landing phase of flight.
- The primary factor leading to the crash was an aerodynamic stall while on short final.
- The incident resulted in four fatalities among the crew members.
- Additionally, five injuries were reported following the impact and subsequent fire.