What happened
During a night-time return from a routine training flight, a heavy bomber struck the roof of a residence while on final approach. The aircraft impacted the building approximately 1.2 miles before reaching runway 15 at Barksdale. The collision caused the plane to crash onto the structure.
While the occupants of the home were able to be evacuated without loss of life, the impact was devastating for those on board the aircraft. The accident resulted in four fatalities and nine injuries among the flight crew.
Findings
- The aircraft was operating during a night approach phase.
- The crash occurred roughly 1.2 miles short of the intended runway.
- The impact with a residential building was the primary event leading to the destruction of the aircraft and the casualties.