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KC-135 Crashes in Iraq, Killing Six

Refueling tanker was not brought down by hostile or friendly fire, according to CENTCOM.

Zach Vasile
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Edited By: Travis Tingle
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A KC-135 Stratotanker [Credit: U.S. Air Force]
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Key Takeaways:

  • A U.S. KC-135 tanker aircraft crashed in western Iraq, killing all six crew members onboard.
  • The crash involved another aircraft that landed safely, but officials confirmed it was not caused by "hostile fire or friendly fire."
  • The cause of the crash is currently under investigation by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).
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A U.S. KC-135 tanker aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, killing all six people on board.

In a statement, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the Stratotanker went down around 2 p.m. ET in an incident involving another airplane. The other aircraft landed safely.

Zach Vasile

Zach Vasile is a writer and editor covering news in all aspects of aviation. He has reported for and contributed to the Manchester Journal Inquirer, the Hartford Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer, and the Washington Examiner, with his area of focus being the intersection of business and government policy.

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