Lockheed C-141 Starlifter crash, Oct 15, 1986, Travis AFB
Lockheed C-141 Starlifter accident on October 15, 1986 near Travis AFB, California, United States with no fatalities. Cause: The left wing struck a...
- Date: October 15, 1986
- Aircraft: Lockheed C-141 Starlifter
- Location: Travis AFB, California, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Taxi
- Cause: The left wing struck a light pole during a sharp right turn while taxiing to a night parking spot normally reserved for tow in parking.
A USAF C-141 Starlifter 65-0246 taxiing at Travis AFB at night turned sharply and its left wing struck a light pole. The No. 1 fuel tank ruptured, the fuel ignited at the base of the pole, and the fire destroyed the left part of the aircraft. All occupants evacuated unhurt.