What happened
On the date of the accident, a single engine aircraft departed from Phoenix-Papago Park Airfield. During the initial climb phase immediately following takeoff, the aircraft struck overhead power cables. The impact caused the plane to crash, and the subsequent collision resulted in the aircraft bursting into flames.
There were four people on board at the time of the accident, consisting of two Army personnel and two engineers from Motorola. The incident resulted in four fatalities, with no survivors reported from the wreckage.
Findings
- The aircraft collided with electrical power lines during its ascent.
- The impact led to a post-crash fire that consumed the aircraft.