Aircraft Overrun at Fort Campbell AFB (56-0468)

Incident Overview Following a landing at Fort Campbell AFB, the aircraft experienced technical problems that prevented it from stopping within the available runway distance. The aircraft subsequently overran the runway and came to rest a few dozen yards beyond the end of the paved surface. The incident resulted in three crew fatalities and two serious injuries among the remaining crew members. ## Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the accident was caused by a loss of control after touchdown, which was attributed to the failure of a throttle cable. This mechanical failure directly impacted the aircraft's ability to decelerate safely during the landing roll.