What happened
A military training mission originated from Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, intended for the purpose of performing heavy equipment drops. During the operation, the aircraft was operating at a low altitude when the pilot attempted to execute a turn. This maneuver resulted in an aerodynamic stall, causing the aircraft to crash into the ground.
The wreckage was subsequently located in a remote, hilly area situated approximately 100 miles northwest of Nellis Air Force Base. The accident resulted in six fatalities, with no survivors reported among the crew members on board.
Findings
- The aircraft was performing low-altitude maneuvers during a heavy equipment drop mission.
- The crash occurred because the pilot initiated a turn that led to an aircraft stall.