What happened
During a flight departing from Minot Air Force Base, an aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during its initial climb. While the plane was ascending to an altitude between 200 and 300 feet, it entered a stall condition. This led to a crash into a field situated approximately one mile from the airfield, where the impact triggered a massive explosion.
The incident resulted in six fatalities, with no survivors among the crew members on board. The aircraft was completely destroyed during the event.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor leading to the loss of control was an incorrect trim selection. This error caused the aircraft to undergo unstable pitching motions, eventually resulting in the aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact.