Boeing KC-97 Stratotanker crash, Sep 17, 1971 (7 killed)
Boeing KC-97 Stratotanker accident on September 17, 1971 near Suez Suez, Egypt with 7 fatalities.
- Date: September 17, 1971
- Aircraft: Boeing KC-97 Stratotanker
- Location: Suez Suez, Egypt
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: En route
An Israeli Air Force Boeing KC97 on a reconnaissance flight was shot down by an Egyptian surface to air missile after entering Egyptian airspace. It crashed in the desert near Suez, killing seven of the eight crew, and one crew member survived.