What happened
During the final approach phase of flight toward Bedford-Hanscom Field AFB, the aircraft encountered trees located less than one mile from the runway threshold. The impact with the vegetation caused the plane to stall, leading to a subsequent crash in a heavily wooded area. A fire broke out following the impact, which resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.
All three crew members sustained serious injuries during the accident.
Findings
Investigations into the event indicate that the crew did not recognize that the aircraft's altitude had become insufficient for a safe approach. The primary factor in the accident was the failure to maintain adequate altitude during the descent toward the airfield.