What happened
During a routine local training mission operating out of Randolph Air Force Base, an aircraft collided with a telecommunications tower. The incident occurred while the flight was maintaining a low altitude and traveling at approximately 140 mph. Upon impact with the 160-foot structure, the plane went down in a nearby field located in Selma, north of the airbase. The collision resulted in the wreckage catching fire.
Out of the six people on board, one fatality was recorded among the crew members. The remaining five crew members managed to exit the aircraft and were able to escape the crash site without sustaining any injuries.
Findings
- The aircraft was performing a training flight at a low altitude when it struck a 160-foot tall tower.