We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
Shortly after liftoff from runway 16 at Dyess AFB, while climbing to a height of about 60-100 feet, the aircraft banked right, causing the right wing to struck the ground. Out of control, the aircraft crashed in a huge explosion and was totally destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire. All 19 occupants were killed, among them army officer and family members including spouses and children. Probable cause (official findings): It is believed that vapor was coming out from an engine, maybe
Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker · 19 fatalities