The Flight
A single-engine aircraft was en route from Monterey, California, to Presidio-Crissy Field Air Force Base in San Francisco. On board were four US Army officers and two crew members, who were scheduled to participate in a football game. The aircraft was cruising at an altitude of 1,300 feet when the pilot encountered poor visibility due to foggy conditions.
Accident
While flying through fog, the airplane struck a water tower located on the top of a hill. The collision caused the aircraft to lose control; it dove into the ground and crashed into a ravine. All six occupants were killed in the crash, including the commanding officer of the Fort Ord Training Center and his deputy.