Accident Description
A twin-engine aircraft conducting a liaison flight on behalf of the US Navy crashed while on final approach. The flight, originating from China Lake, carried seven US Navy personnel and two pilots. During the approach in good weather conditions, the aircraft struck the ground in a relatively flat attitude approximately 800 meters short of runway 22. After impact, the aircraft slid for about 200 meters before coming to rest.
Casualties
All seven passengers on board sustained serious injuries. Both crew members, identified as Lt David W. Garnett and Aean Lorenzo Rodriguez, were killed in the accident.