59-1494
Flight / Schedule
59-1494
Aircraft
Boeing KC-135 StratotankerRegistration
59-1494
MSN
17982
Year of Manufacture
1960
Operator
United States Air Force - USAFDate
January 11, 1990 at 10:30 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Parking
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Pease AFB (Portsmouth) New Hampshire
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
43.0790°, -70.8187°
Crash Cause
Other causes
Narrative Report
On January 11, 1990 at 10:30 AM, 59-1494 experienced a crash involving Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, operated by United States Air Force - USAF, with the event recorded near Pease AFB (Portsmouth) New Hampshire.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was parking at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is other causes. While parked at Pease AFB and under maintenance, the aircraft suffered several explosions and caught fire. Two mechanics evacuated safely and the aircraft was destroyed by fire. It is believed the aircraft caught fire as it was being prepared for refueling and had a little fuel on board.
Aircraft reference details include registration 59-1494, MSN 17982, year of manufacture 1960.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 43.0790°, -70.8187°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
While parked at Pease AFB and under maintenance, the aircraft suffered several explosions and caught fire. Two mechanics evacuated safely and the aircraft was destroyed by fire. It is believed the aircraft caught fire as it was being prepared for refueling and had a little fuel on board.
Cause: Other causes
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
2
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Operator
United States Air Force - USAFFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Parking
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
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