Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker crash, Mar 8, 1973 (2 killed)

Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker accident on March 8, 1973 near Columbus-Rickenbacker (Lockbourne AFB) Ohio, United States with 2 fatalities.

During a practice alert, a Boeing Stratotanker rolled off an unlit ramp at Lockbourne AFB and collided with a second tanker. The aircraft travelled about 200 yards and burned, killing two crew and injuring three.

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