Accident
During the approach phase to Carswell Air Force Base, the airplane crashed and caught fire. The cause of the accident has not been determined. The aircraft was assigned to the 324th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, which is a unit of the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance Group. A total of four crew members were killed in the crash, while eight others were rescued.
Fatalities
The four crew members who died have been identified as Captain Bernard J. McKenna, navigator; First Lieutenant Michael J. Joyce, navigator; First Lieutenant William Nicholson, navigator; and First Lieutenant Armand S. Trepanier, observer. Their ranks and roles are as listed.
Survivors
Eight crew members were rescued from the wreckage. No further information regarding their identities or medical condition was provided in the official release.
Unit Assignment
The aircraft was part of the 324th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, which falls under the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance Group. The specific aircraft type and registration were not disclosed.