What happened
During a flight near Cullman, an aircraft experienced a critical engine failure while airborne. Following the loss of power, the crew initiated an emergency evacuation procedure. All 11 crew members successfully exited the aircraft and bailed out before the plane impacted the ground.
The descent concluded when the aircraft struck a prairie area. While the impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe, there were no casualties reported among the personnel. All 11 crew members remained uninjured following the incident.
Findings
Official investigations determined that the primary factor leading to the emergency was an engine failure occurring during the flight phase.