US KC-135 Refueling Aircraft Crash in Iraq Leaves 4 Personnel Dead
A US military KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq, killing four of the six personnel onboard. Authorities confirmed the incident is under investigation.
Prasanth Subramani
A US military KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday (March 12), resulting in the deaths of four personnel onboard, according to official reports.
The aircraft was involved in mid-air refueling operations for fighter jets participating in military missions linked to the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
Reports indicate that the KC-135 aircraft crashed in Iraq’s western province, and rescue operations were launched immediately after the incident.
The US military confirmed that four of the six personnel onboard the aircraft were killed, while efforts to recover and assess the situation are continuing.
Authorities also stated that initial findings suggest the aircraft was not shot down, and an investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the crash.
The KC-135 tanker aircraft, designed based on the Boeing 707 passenger jet platform, has been a key part of the US Air Force’s aerial refueling fleet for over 60 years, supporting long-range military aviation operations worldwide.
