What happened
During a routine training mission conducted at Carswell AFB, an aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control while attempting to land. As the crew approached the runway for the final segment of the flight, the right wing of the plane descended suddenly and made contact with the runway surface.
This impact caused the aircraft to become uncontrollable. The plane subsequently cartwheeled across the area and crashed into a fire. The accident resulted in five fatalities among the crew members on board.
Findings
- The incident occurred during the landing phase of flight.
- The sequence of events began when the right wing struck the runway surface, leading to the loss of control.