What happened
During a local training mission, an aircraft experienced a loss of control shortly after departing from March Air Force Base. The flight path deviated as the plane became uncontrollable, eventually impacting the ground approximately 2.5 miles southeast of the airfield. The impact was followed by a large-scale explosion at the crash site.
Findings
- The accident resulted in five fatalities and one crew member who sustained serious injuries.
- The sequence of events began during the initial climb phase following takeoff.
- The primary factor leading to the crash was the aircraft going out of control during its departure from the airfield.