What happened
During a mission supporting Special Forces, a four-engine aircraft went down in a remote, snow-covered section of the Hindu Kush Mountain Range in Afghanistan. The incident occurred in an area where the exact circumstances surrounding the crash remain unverified. Despite the destruction of the aircraft, all eight occupants on board were successfully rescued from the crash site.
Findings
Following the accident, the United States Air Force (USAF) conducted an assessment regarding the nature of the crash. The USAF confirmed that the loss of the aircraft was not the result of hostile action or enemy engagement. The wreckage of the aircraft was completely destroyed during the event.