Incident Overview
A crew departed Selfridge Air Force Base (Air National Guard) for a training mission. While cruising approximately 45 miles north of Detroit, the crew lost control of the airplane. The aircraft subsequently crashed in an open field located in Imlay City.
Aircraft and Crew
The aircraft was destroyed upon impact. All six crew members on board were killed.
Probable Cause
According to official findings, a propeller blade separated from engine number 3 in flight and struck engine number 4. This event led to the loss of control. No further causal factors were identified in the source.