Incident Overview
A crew of seven was engaged in a mission departing from Castle Air Force Base (AFB). While the aircraft was at cruising altitude, a fire erupted in the hydraulic system. All seven crew members ejected and abandoned the aircraft.
Sequence of Events
The aircraft, after the crew ejected, dove into the ground and crashed in a rice field located in Tranquility. The impact resulted in the destruction of the aircraft.
Aftermath
All seven crew members were found alive following the incident. The aircraft was destroyed beyond repair.
Probable Cause
According to official findings, the probable cause of the accident was an in-flight fire in the hydraulic system.