Training aircraft crash at Bicycle Lake AFB

3 fatalities • Bicycle Lake AFB, United States of America • Landing (descent or approach)

A training flight ended in a fatal accident at Bicycle Lake AFB when an aircraft stalled during its final approach.

What happened

During a scheduled local training mission at Bicycle Lake AFB, an aircraft experienced a loss of control while attempting to land. As the crew was executing the final approach phase of the flight, the airplane entered a stall condition.

This aerodynamic stall resulted in a crash at the airfield. The accident resulted in three fatalities among the personnel on board. Additionally, three injuries were reported following the impact.

Findings

  • The aircraft was in the final approach phase of flight when the incident occurred.
  • The primary factor leading to the crash was an aircraft stall during the landing sequence.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall while the crew was performing a final approach for landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1978-04-15 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Bicycle Lake AFB, United States of America?

A training flight ended in a fatal accident at Bicycle Lake AFB when an aircraft stalled during its final approach.

Were there any fatalities in the 1978-04-15 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1978-04-15 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration 63-7787, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Bicycle Lake AFB, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall while the crew was performing a final approach for landing.

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