Incident Overview
Date: Monday 6 April 1970
Aircraft Type: Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 62-3535
Location: Wichita-McConnell AFB, KS (IAB) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Control SystemAircraft Control System
Category: Other
A catastrophic crash occurred involving a commercial aircraft, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.A catastrophic crash occurred involving a commercial aircraft, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.
Description
Tested to destruction.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure ? specifically, a loss of control during critical flight maneuvers.Mechanical failure ? specifically, a loss of control during critical flight maneuvers.Share on:
