Accident Details
On an unspecified date, a crew conducted a cargo flight from Lowry Air Force Base to Ogden-Hill Air Force Base on behalf of the United States Air Force. While cruising over the Rocky Mountains at an altitude of 12,500 feet, the aircraft encountered poor weather conditions. The airplane subsequently struck the slope of a mountain and crashed in flames.
Search and Recovery
Search and rescue operations were initiated following the accident. However, after several days with no trace of the aircraft or its three occupants, the search was suspended. The wreckage was eventually located on 8 July 1964. All three occupants were killed, and the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was an improper in-flight decision or planning on the part of the flying crew, who exercised poor judgment. Additionally, the weather briefing provided to the crew by military personnel prior to takeoff at Lowry AFB was inadequate, which was considered a contributing factor.