What happened
During a nighttime training mission originating from Westover AFB, an aircraft performing a low-altitude route went out of control. The plane impacted the waters of Lake Michigan near Charlevoix, Michigan. Following the incident, search efforts recovered only minimal debris, and the main wreckage was never located.
There were nine fatalities among the crew members on board. The occupants included the pilot, a co-pilot, four navigators, two electronic warfare officers, and an air gunner.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the specific cause of the accident could not be established because there was a lack of physical evidence following the crash.