What happened
During a nighttime training flight over Kansas, an unidentified heavy bomber experienced a critical loss of control. While operating near a field situated approximately 5.5 miles west of Onylga, the aircraft encountered an unforeseen emergency. In an attempt to manage the situation, the pilot directed the crew to execute a bailout procedure. The pilot subsequently attempted an emergency landing; however, the aircraft crashed and was destroyed by a large explosion.
Of the twelve people on board, two fatalities were recorded. One crew member died in the crash, while a second crew member perished because their parachute failed to deploy correctly. The remaining ten survivors were located at the scene following the impact.
Findings
- The aircraft's destruction was caused by a massive post-impact explosion.
- A failure in the parachute deployment mechanism contributed to one of the deaths.