Incident Overview
Minutes after departing from McCoy Air Force Base in Orlando, the crew of an aircraft encountered technical problems with the flaps. These issues arose when the electrical system failed. The failure subsequently led to fuel starvation, prompting the crew to decide to abandon the aircraft. They bailed out, and the aircraft entered a dive, crashing in a massive explosion near Cape Canaveral. All seven occupants survived without injury.
Technical Malfunctions
The electrical system failure directly impacted the operation of the flaps, creating difficulties for the crew. The loss of electrical power also caused fuel starvation, which rendered continued flight impossible. The precise sequence of events following the electrical failure led to the crew's decision to leave the aircraft.
Evacuation and Crash
After making the decision to abandon the aircraft, the crew successfully bailed out. The unmanned aircraft then dove into the ground, resulting in a large explosion upon impact. The crash site was near Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Occupant Status
All seven individuals on board were uninjured. No injuries or fatalities occurred during the incident.
Official Findings
The probable cause, as stated in the official investigation, was the failure of the electrical system.