Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker crash, Mar 31, 1959 (4 killed)
Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker accident on March 31, 1959 near Killeen Texas, United States with 4 fatalities.
- Date: March 31, 1959
- Aircraft: Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker
- Location: Killeen Texas, United States
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: En route
A new KC 135A left Bergstrom AFB on a refuelling mission and went out of control in turbulent weather near Killeen, Texas. It crashed with an explosion and all four crew died. Sources differ on whether engines separated in a thunderstorm and no official finding was located.