Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker crash, May 17, 1966 (5 killed)
Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker accident on May 17, 1966 near Amarillo Texas, United States with 5 fatalities.
- Date: May 17, 1966
- Aircraft: Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker
- Location: Amarillo Texas, United States
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A USAF Boeing KC 135A returning to Amarillo Air Force Base from a four hour refueling mission became unstable on final approach at night. It banked left and right, stalled and crashed in flames a few dozen yards short of the runway. All five crew members were killed and the aircraft was destroyed.