On October 7, 1992, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration 63-7881) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Berkeley Springs, United States of America in flight. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck power cables while flying at a low altitude during a training flight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A four-engine aircraft crashed into a residence near Berkeley Springs during a training flight, resulting in six fatalities.
What happened
During a local training mission, a four-engine aircraft departed from Martinsburg-Eastern West Virginia-Shepherd Field. While operating at a low altitude, the aircraft encountered power lines, which caused the plane to strike the cables. Following the impact with the utility lines, the aircraft crashed into a residential building situated approximately 3 km northwest of Berkeley Springs.
Findings
The collision with power cables was the primary event leading to the crash.
The accident resulted in six fatalities among the crew members on board.
One individual residing in the impacted house sustained slight injuries.
Probable cause
The aircraft struck power cables while flying at a low altitude during a training flight.