What happened
During a flight departing from Boise-Gowen Field destined for Peterson AFB in Colorado Springs, the aircraft experienced mechanical issues involving the number two engine. Following the detection of these technical difficulties, the crew declared an emergency and decided to redirect the flight to Mountain Home AFB.
Approximately 20 minutes after takeoff, the compressor within the number two engine suffered a total disintegration. This mechanical failure led to the aircraft entering an uncontrolled descent. The aircraft type crashed approximately 12 miles north of Bliss, Idaho. The accident resulted in the deaths of all six crew members.
Findings
- The primary factor in the accident was the disintegration of the number two engine compressor during the flight phase.