[2] The aircraft, serial number 77-0354 with callsign Yukla 27, hit birds on departure from Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska, United States.

With the loss of thrust from both of the left engines, the aircraft crashed into a wooded area less than a mile from the end of the runway.

[1] The Sentry was being operated by the 962d Airborne Air Control Squadron and was scheduled for a training sortie with the callsign Yukla 27.

With its crew unaware that the Hercules had disturbed a flock of Canada geese, the Sentry lined up and started its departure roll.

The aircraft struck the ground nose first and slid to the top of a hill, where the empennage (tail section) broke off.