What happened
A routine flight departing from McChord Air Force Base toward California ended in an accident shortly after departure. During the initial climb phase of the flight, the aircraft experienced a stall. This loss of lift caused the plane to descend into a pasture situated just beyond the end of the runway.
The incident resulted in three fatalities among the crew members and left eight passengers injured. There was no fire reported at the crash site following the impact.
Findings
- The aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall during the climb phase.
- The accident occurred in close proximity to the runway threshold.