What happened
During a routine local training mission, an aircraft experienced a sudden loss of structural integrity while airborne. The flight, which had originated from Langley AFB, became uncontrollable following this mechanical breakdown. The aircraft entered a steep dive and impacted the terrain within the Plum Tree Island Reserve.
There were four fatalities among the crew members on board at the time of the impact. No other persons were reported to be involved in the incident.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor leading to the crash was a structural failure that occurred while the aircraft was in flight.