What happened
During a mission involving maritime surveillance over the North Pacific, an aircraft was performing its approach to Kodiak Airport. As the crew prepared for landing, they encountered challenging meteorological conditions characterized by low visibility and adverse weather.
While flying a few miles short of the runway, the aircraft collided with the northern face of Mt Old Womens. The impact occurred during the approach phase of flight. Following the accident, search and rescue operations were conducted, which successfully recovered five crew members. However, the crash resulted in seven fatalities.
Findings
- The primary factor contributing to the accident was the presence of poor weather conditions and limited visibility during the approach to the airfield.