Incident Overview
Date: Friday 10 December 1993
Aircraft Type: Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker
Owner/operator: Air National Guard
Registration Number: 57-1470
Location: Milwaukee-General Mitchell Airport, WI (MKE) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: Fuel tankFuel tank
Category: Other
A KC-135 aircraft experienced a minor electrical and avionics system malfunction during repairs, resulting in a catastrophic explosion in the centre wing fuel tank. The explosion was triggered by an overheated fuel pump, leading to the destruction of the aircraft.A KC-135 aircraft experienced a minor electrical and avionics system malfunction during repairs, resulting in a catastrophic explosion in the centre wing fuel tank. The explosion was triggered by an overheated fuel pump, leading to the destruction of the aircraft.
Description
The KC-135 had minor electrical and avionics system problems that were being repaired. While repairs were being conducted by ground crew members, an explosion occurred in the centre wing fuel tank. A fire erupted, destroying the plane. The explosion was probably caused by am overheated fuel pump.
Primary Cause
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