Accident Details
On an unspecified date, a four-engine aircraft departed from Minot Air Force Base (AFB) bound for Glasgow. The takeoff was attempted during a snowstorm. Immediately after lifting off, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in flames within the runway edge. The aircraft was destroyed by the impact and ensuing fire. All 13 occupants were killed, among them Major General Charles M. Eisenhart, who was completing a troop's check.
Investigation
The official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident. According to the findings, it is believed that the pilot-in-command over-rotated the aircraft for an unknown reason. No other causal factors were specified in the report.
Aftermath
The crash resulted in the total loss of the aircraft and the deaths of all on board. The incident highlighted the challenges of operating in adverse weather conditions, though no further analysis was provided by the investigation.