Oscoda - Oscoda

On October 11, 1988 at 02:20 PM, Oscoda - Oscoda experienced a crash involving Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, operated by United States Air Force - USAF, with the event recorded near Oscoda-Wurtsmith Michigan.

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.

16 people were known to be on board, 6 fatalities were recorded, 10 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 37.5%.

Crew on board: 6, crew fatalities: 6, passengers on board: 10, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

Following a steep approach at Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport in crosswind conditions, the four engine aircraft landed hard. Upon landing, it went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest, bursting into flames. Six crew members were killed while 10 others were injured. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire.

Aircraft reference details include registration 60-0317, MSN 18092, year of manufacture 1960.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 44.4570°, -83.3751°.