B-52 Crash at Larson AFB Following In-Flight Refueling Incident (55-0098)

Incident Overview and Mission Profile A B-52 departed Larson Air Force Base for a refueling mission over Montana. During the operation, the aircraft was scheduled to connect with a United States Air Force KC-135 tanker. The refueling probe struck the right wing of the B-52, causing a puncture. The refueling operation was subsequently cancelled, and the crew returned to Larson AFB. ## Crash and Aftermath Upon landing, the right wing of the aircraft failed, resulting in a crash. The aircraft was destroyed in flames. All 10 crew members evacuated safely from the aircraft. No fatalities were reported among the crew.