Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker crash, Jan 13, 1969, Shemya Al...
Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker accident on January 13, 1969 near Shemya Alaska, United States with no fatalities.
- Date: January 13, 1969
- Aircraft: Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker
- Location: Shemya Alaska, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A USAF KC 135 returning from a reconnaissance mission overran the icy runway at Shemya after touchdown and came to rest a few dozen yards farther. All 18 occupants were evacuated safely, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.