Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker crash, Sep 24, 1968 (11 killed)
Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker accident on September 24, 1968 near Wake Island United States Minor Outlying Islands, United States with 11 fatalities.
- Date: September 24, 1968
- Aircraft: Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker
- Location: Wake Island United States Minor Outlying Islands, United States
- Fatalities: 11
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A USAF KC 135A diverted to Wake Island after engine problems on a flight from Guam toward Hawaii. On final approach it was too low, struck approach lights, and lost its empennage on impact before burning. Eleven people were killed and the remaining occupants were rescued, and the aircraft was destroyed.