What happened
A training mission departing from Loring Air Force Base resulted in a fatal crash in the vicinity of Perth-Andover, located approximately 15 miles southeast of the airbase. During the flight, the crew encountered an emergency situation that necessitated an immediate bailout. The copilot successfully exited the aircraft before impact; however, the aircraft subsequently struck the ground and underwent a massive explosion.
Findings
The accident resulted in eight fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft. The sole survivor was the copilot, who managed to escape the wreckage prior to the destruction of the plane. The incident occurred during the flight phase of a routine training operation.