Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker crash, Feb 13, 1987, Altus AFB
Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker accident on February 13, 1987 near Altus AFB, Oklahoma, United States with no fatalities. Cause: An electrical fault melted...
- Date: February 13, 1987
- Aircraft: Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker
- Location: Altus AFB, Oklahoma, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: An electrical fault melted UHF radio wiring near the aft wing root, and the resulting ignition of fuel vapors in the aft body tank area caused the fire.
A USAF KC-135A Stratotanker was destroyed by fire at Altus Air Force Base on 13 February 1987 after a local training flight. The crew got everyone out safely, but three firefighters were injured.