What happened
During a scheduled local training mission conducted at NAS Brunswick, an aircraft experienced a loss of control during its final approach. The flight was being operated under specific training parameters that required the crew to manage the aircraft with one engine non-functional. While performing this maneuver, the pilot-in-command was unable to maintain control of the plane, leading to an aerodynamic stall.
The aircraft subsequently impacted a wooded area and caught fire upon impact. Emergency responders were able to reach the site and successfully rescue four members of the crew. However, the accident resulted in six fatalities among those on board.
Findings
- The flight was operating under a training program involving single-engine operations.
- The aircraft entered a stall during the final approach phase.
- Loss of control by the pilot-in-command was the primary factor leading to the impact.