What happened
During a local training mission conducted at Sangley Point Air Force Base, the crew was performing maneuvers to simulate a loss of hydraulic pressure. While attempting to land the aircraft, the plane drifted from the runway centerline and exited the paved surface. The subsequent crash resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss due to damage sustained during the excursion.
Findings
- The flight was engaged in a training exercise involving simulated system failures.
- The incident occurred during the landing phase of flight.
- All five crew members successfully evacuated the wreckage without any reported injuries.
- The primary factor leading to the accident was the simulated hydraulic failure which contributed to the loss of directional control on the runway.