What happened
During an enroute phase of flight, a twin engine aircraft collided with the side of a mountain. The impact was catastrophic, causing the airframe to disintegrate immediately upon contact with the terrain. The aircraft was transporting a load of bombs at the time of the accident. Consequently, the collision triggered a massive explosion that obliterated the wreckage site. Due to the intensity of the blast, no physical remains of the personnel aboard were recovered.
Findings
The investigation confirmed that all five crew members on board lost their lives in the incident. The severity of the post-impact detonation prevented any recovery of human traces. The aircraft was operated by the 4th Squadron.