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Night Mountain Strike Near Taichung, Taiwan (61-0301)

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On October 22, 1968, a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker (registration 61-0301) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Ching Chuan Kang AFB (Taichung), Taiwan in flight. 6 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into a mountain slope near Ching Chuan Kang, Taiwan, after a refueling mission over South Vietnam. All six crew members were killed in the night accident.

Incident Overview and Context The aircraft was returning to its base at Ching Chuan Kang, near Taichung, Taiwan, after completing a refueling mission over South Vietnam. The accident occurred during a night cruise in marginal weather conditions. ## Crash Location and Findings The airplane struck the slope of a mountain approximately 75 kilometers from Ching Chuan Kang Air Force Base. The mountain had an elevation of 7,300 feet. The wreckage was located 1,500 feet below the summit. ## Casualties All six crew members on board were killed in the accident. No additional details about the aircraft type, registration, operator, or specific cause were provided in the source.

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What happened in the 22 Oct 1968 Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker accident near Ching Chuan Kang AFB (Taichung), Taiwan?

An aircraft crashed into a mountain slope near Ching Chuan Kang, Taiwan, after a refueling mission over South Vietnam. All six crew members were killed in the night accident.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 Oct 1968 Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Oct 1968 involved a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, registration 61-0301, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Ching Chuan Kang AFB (Taichung), Taiwan.

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