USAF KC-135 Collision During Training Mission (63-7989)

Incident Overview and Context The aircraft was operating on a training mission when the accident occurred. At the time of the event, it was taxiing from an unlit ramp toward the runway. During this movement, the aircraft collided with a second United States Air Force KC-135, which was registered 63-7980. ## Post-Collision Sequence Following the collision, the aircraft continued moving for approximately 200 yards. It then came to rest in a grassy area, where it was engulfed in flames. The fire partially destroyed the aircraft. ## Casualties The incident resulted in five crew members being affected. Three crew members sustained injuries, while two others were killed.