What happened
During a flight originating from Pope Air Force Base and destined for Charleston, a four-engine aircraft encountered severe weather conditions. While maintaining an altitude of 14,000 feet amidst stormy weather, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control. The plane entered a spiral descent before impacting a field.
There were no survivors in the accident. All six crew members on board the aircraft perished in the crash.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the primary reason for the loss of control was an impact with lightning during the flight.