Incident Overview
An aviation accident occurred involving a four-engine aircraft operating on a flight from Pope Air Force Base to Charleston. The incident took place while the aircraft was en route and flying at an altitude of 14,000 feet. At the time of the event, the region was experiencing stormy weather conditions.
Sequence of Events
During the flight, the aircraft was struck by lightning. This external impact led to a loss of control for the pilot. Following the loss of control, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled spiral and descended rapidly toward the ground. The plane ultimately crashed into a field, resulting in the destruction of the airframe.
Casualties
The accident resulted in fatal injuries for everyone on board. All six crew members were killed in the crash. There were no survivors reported from this incident.