What happened
During a scheduled training mission originating from March AFB, the crew encountered an unforeseen emergency while in flight. The aircraft began a rapid descent toward the earth, eventually impacting the ground in a desert location situated approximately 20 miles northeast of Desert Center.
As the situation developed, all 14 occupants were required to evacuate the aircraft before it struck the terrain. While the impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft, there were no injuries reported among those on board.
Findings
- The flight was being conducted as a routine training operation at the time of the incident.
- An unexpected situation occurred during the flight phase, leading to an uncontrolled dive into the ground.