What happened
While returning from a mission in Korea, an aircraft was performing its final approach to Kadena Air Force Base. During this phase of flight, the pilot in command initiated a go-around procedure for unspecified reasons. As the pilot applied increased power to both engines to execute the maneuver, one engine experienced a failure. This loss of power led to an aerodynamic stall, causing the aircraft to crash a few hundred yards before reaching the runway.
The accident resulted in one fatality and two injuries. The aircraft was completely destroyed upon impact.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor was an engine failure occurring during the transition to a go-around, though the specific reason for the engine's malfunction remained unidentified.