4 fatalities
2010-07-28: 2010 Alaska C-17 crash — United States
On July 28, 2010, a 2010 Alaska C-17 crash was involved in an aviation accident near United States. 4 people were killed. The investigation identified pilot error as a causal factor. This summary draws on records from Wikidata contributors; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Accident narrative
On July 28, 2010, a C-17 Globemaster III transport plane of the U.S. Air Force (USAF) crashed at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska, while practicing for a flight display at the upcoming Arctic Thunder Air Show. All four crew members on board were killed. It is the only fatal accident of a C-17 aircraft.
Contributing factors
pilot error