Boeing KC-97 Stratotanker crash, Jul 18, 1957 (5 killed)
Boeing KC-97 Stratotanker accident on July 18, 1957 near Plattsburgh New York, United States with 5 fatalities. Cause: Loss of power on two engines.
- Date: July 18, 1957
- Aircraft: Boeing KC-97 Stratotanker
- Location: Plattsburgh New York, United States
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Loss of power on two engines
A USAF KC-97 tanker crashed into Lake Champlain shortly after taking off from Plattsburgh Air Force Base, New York, on 18 July 1957. Five of the eight crew on board were killed and three were rescued.