What happened
During a scheduled low-altitude training operation, an aircraft crashed into an open field located in the vicinity of McMinnville. The flight was being conducted as part of a routine training session when the impact occurred.
There were four fatalities recorded following the accident, as all members of the crew perished in the crash. No other injuries were reported among the occupants.
Findings
The investigation into the accident determined that the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control. This instability was triggered by the structural failure of the left wing's leading edge during the flight.