Wright-Patterson AFB Training Flight Accident (60-0006)

Incident Overview On a local training flight at Wright-Patterson AFB, the aircraft lost control during final approach and crashed into a field. The accident resulted in the destruction of the aircraft, though all seven crew members were rescued. ## Probable Cause The official investigation identified the probable cause as a loss of control on final approach following the failure of the rudder and elevators. ## Outcome The crash left the aircraft destroyed, but there were no fatalities among the seven crew members, all of whom were rescued from the field where the aircraft impacted. ## Operational Context The flight was conducted as part of local training operations at Wright-Patterson AFB, with the incident occurring during the final approach phase of the flight.