Boeing B-52 Stratofortress crash, Oct 9, 1969 (6 killed)
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress accident on October 9, 1969 near Castle AFB California, United States with 6 fatalities.
- Date: October 9, 1969
- Aircraft: Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
- Location: Castle AFB California, United States
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A USAF B 52 on a night local training flight at Castle AFB pitched up shortly after takeoff during touch and go practice. The tail stalled and the aircraft crashed onto the runway. All six crew were killed.