Randolph AFB Training Flight Collision with Telecommunications Tower

Incident Overview and Location Details A local training flight was being conducted at Randolph Air Force Base when the aircraft encountered a fatal accident. The incident occurred while the aircraft was operating at a low altitude and a speed of 140 mph. The wreckage was subsequently located in a field in Selma, which is situated north of the airbase. ## Collision and Aftermath During the low-altitude maneuver, the aircraft struck a telecommunications tower that stood 160 feet high. The impact caused the aircraft to crash into a field, where it immediately burst into flames. ## Casualties and Crew Information The accident resulted in one fatality among the flight crew. Five other crew members were able to escape the burning wreckage without sustaining injuries. The crew consisted of First Lieutenant L. R. Hildebrand and five additional personnel.