What happened
During a local training session conducted at Hurlburt Field Air Force Base, the crew was executing a series of touch-and-go maneuvers. While the aircraft was on its final approach to the runway, it became uncontrollable. The subsequent crash occurred approximately half a mile before reaching the runway threshold.
This accident resulted in four fatalities and left four others injured.
Findings
Investigation details regarding the specific mechanical or environmental triggers are not provided, though the loss of control during the approach phase was the primary event leading to the impact.