51-0373
Flight / Schedule
51-0373
Aircraft
Boeing KC-97 StratotankerRegistration
51-0373
MSN
16440
Year of Manufacture
1951
Operator
United States Air Force - USAFDate
September 20, 1955 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Refuelling
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Dow AFB Maine
Region
North America • United States of America
Narrative Report
On September 20, 1955 at 12:00 AM, 51-0373 experienced a crash involving Boeing KC-97 Stratotanker, operated by United States Air Force - USAF, with the event recorded near Dow AFB Maine.
The flight was categorized as refuelling and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
12 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 12 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 12, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
On touchdown, the airplane went out of control and burst into flames. While all 12 crew members were evacuated safely, the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Aircraft reference details include registration 51-0373, MSN 16440, year of manufacture 1951.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
On touchdown, the airplane went out of control and burst into flames. While all 12 crew members were evacuated safely, the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
12
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
12
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 12
Operational Details
Operator
United States Air Force - USAFFlight Type
Refuelling
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
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