Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker crash, Jun 30, 1972 (6 killed)
Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker accident on June 30, 1972 near Hao Island Tuamotu Islands, French Polynesia with 6 fatalities.
- Date: June 30, 1972
- Aircraft: Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker
- Location: Hao Island Tuamotu Islands, French Polynesia
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A Boeing KC135 tanker on a weather reconnaissance flight from Hao lost power on both right engines during initial climb. It crashed into the sea near the airport, killing all six people on board.