What happened
During a night training mission, an eight-person crew operating a four-engine airplane crashed into a mountain slope. The flight had originated from Little Rock-Jacksonville Air Force Base for the purpose of conducting scheduled training operations.
As the aircraft was transiting the area near Conway, approximately 20 miles northwest of its departure point, it impacted terrain. At the time of the accident, the aircraft was operating under conditions of poor weather and nighttime visibility. The impact resulted in eight fatalities, with no survivors reported from the crew.
Findings
- The accident occurred during a night flight.
- Environmental conditions were characterized by poor weather.
- The aircraft struck a mountain slope during its mission.