What happened
A fatal mid-air collision occurred approximately 6 miles north of Brookley AFB near Montgomery, Alabama. The incident involved a twin-engine aircraft and a USAF Douglas C-124A-DL Globemaster II, identified by registration 50-1260.
The larger four-engine aircraft was engaged in a local training mission departing from the base at the time of the accident. Following the impact, both aircraft descended rapidly into a vehicle parking area, resulting in a massive explosion. The collision and subsequent crash destroyed both airframes.
Findings
The collision resulted in a total of 15 fatalities, with no survivors reported from either aircraft. The wreckage was located in a parking lot near the airfield.