Fatal Aircraft Crash at Amarillo Airport (57-1424)

Incident Overview and Outcome An aircraft was destroyed in a crash at Amarillo Airport, resulting in the deaths of all five crew members on board. The accident occurred during the final approach to the runway, with the aircraft impacting the ground a few dozen yards short of the runway threshold. The crash was followed by a fire, and the aircraft was completely destroyed. The incident occurred while the crew was returning to Amarillo Airport after completing a four-hour refueling mission. The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was an oscillating and unstable approach for an undetermined reason.