Boeing KC-97 Stratotanker crash, Jun 27, 1954 (14 killed)
Boeing KC-97 Stratotanker accident on June 27, 1954 near Box Springs Mountain near Riverside, California, United States with 14 fatalities.
- Date: June 27, 1954
- Aircraft: Boeing KC-97 Stratotanker
- Location: Box Springs Mountain near Riverside, California, United States
- Fatalities: 14
- Phase of flight: En route
A USAF Boeing KC 97G Stratotanker flying from Altus to March AFB was diverted toward Norton AFB because of poor weather at March. While cruising at about 3,000 feet at night, it struck Box Springs Mountain near Riverside, California, and broke up, killing all 14 aboard.