6 fatalities

Four-Engine Aircraft Destroyed by Post-Crash Fire After Hard Landing at Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport (60-0317)

Oscoda-Wurtsmith, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 11, 1988, a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker (registration 60-0317) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Oscoda-Wurtsmith, United States of America during landing or approach. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine aircraft veered off the runway and caught fire after a hard landing in crosswind conditions at Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport, killing six crew members and injuring ten.

Incident Overview and Location of the Accident at Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport, Michigan, involved a four-engine aircraft. The source does not identify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the event. The aircraft was on a steep approach when it encountered crosswind conditions. It landed hard on the runway. After touchdown, the aircraft went out of control, veered off the runway, and came to rest. The aircraft subsequently burst into flames and was destroyed by the post-crash fire. Casualties included six crew members who were killed and ten others who were injured. The source does not specify the cause of the accident.