Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 19 April 1967
Aircraft Type: Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 55-3140
Location: Wake Island Airport (AWK) –
ÿ Micronesia
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: Landing gearLanding gear
Category: Other
A significant explosion occurred during the servicing of the landing gear of a [Aircraft Type] aircraft. The landing gear sustained irreparable damage.A significant explosion occurred during the servicing of the landing gear of a [Aircraft Type] aircraft. The landing gear sustained irreparable damage.
Description
Explosion during servicing of the landing gear; damaged beyond repair.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure during the servicing of the landing gear, likely involving a component failure or improper handling of equipment.Mechanical failure during the servicing of the landing gear, likely involving a component failure or improper handling of equipment.Share on:
