What happened
A flight consisting of a four-engine aircraft departed Pope Air Force Base to conduct a routine training exercise. The aircraft was carrying a total of nine crew members on board at the time of departure. During the mission, the airplane experienced a loss of control. The out-of-control aircraft subsequently crashed into Blewett Falls Lake, located approximately 80 kilometers southwest of the departure airfield.
Findings
The incident resulted in the fatalities of all nine occupants aboard the aircraft. The specific mechanical or operational reasons for the loss of control remain unknown based on the available source data.