What happened
A training flight originating from Little Rock-Jacksonville AFB resulted in a fatal accident in a wooded region near Judsonia. During the mission, the crew attempted to descend from 3,000 feet to 2,000 feet for the purpose of joining a formation consisting of four additional aircraft. During this descent, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control.
The plane entered a dive and struck the ground, resulting in the total destruction of the airframe. There were seven fatalities among the crew members on board.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the primary reason for the crash was a structural failure of a wing, which led to the loss of control during the flight.