What happened
A training flight operating between Dyess AFB in Abilene and Gray AAF near Killeen resulted in a fatal accident. The four-engine aircraft was engaged in a mission involving the release of sandbags at a low altitude when the aircraft became uncontrollable.
The descent ended in a crash in the vicinity of Fort Hood. There were eight fatalities among the crew members on board, with no survivors reported from the flight.
Findings
- The accident occurred during the execution of a training mission.
- The aircraft was operating at a low altitude while performing sandbag drops.
- The aircraft experienced a loss of control prior to impact.