Castle - Castle
Flight / Schedule
Castle - Castle
Aircraft
Boeing KC-135 StratotankerRegistration
58-0127
MSN
17872/342
Year of Manufacture
1959
Operator
United States Air Force - USAFDate
September 19, 1979 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Training
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Castle AFB California
Region
North America • United States of America
Narrative Report
On September 19, 1979 at 12:00 AM, Castle - Castle experienced a crash involving Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, operated by United States Air Force - USAF, with the event recorded near Castle AFB California.
The flight was categorized as training and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
7 people were known to be on board, 5 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 71.4%.
Crew on board: 7, crew fatalities: 5, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The crew was completing a local training flight at Castle AFB, consisting of touch-and-go maneuvers. Upon touchdown, the airplane went out of control and crashed in flames. Five crew members were killed while two others were injured.
Aircraft reference details include registration 58-0127, MSN 17872/342, year of manufacture 1959.
Fatalities
Total
5
Crew
5
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The crew was completing a local training flight at Castle AFB, consisting of touch-and-go maneuvers. Upon touchdown, the airplane went out of control and crashed in flames. Five crew members were killed while two others were injured.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
7
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
2
Fatality Rate
71.4%
Known people on board: 7
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Castle - Castle
Operator
United States Air Force - USAFFlight Type
Training
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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