Six US Personnel Die as KC-135 Refuelling Plane Crashes in Western Iraq

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Six US Service Members Dead After KC-135 Refueling Aircraft Crashes in Western Iraq

A KC-136 refuels a F-15 Eagle. (representational image via Wiki)

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News18•13-03-2026, 23:24

Six US Service Members Dead After KC-135 Refueling Aircraft Crashes in Western Iraq

•Six US service members confirmed dead after a KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq.
•The incident occurred around 2 pm ET on March 12 during operations, with six crew members aboard.
•United States Central Command (CENTCOM) stated preliminary assessments indicate the crash was not due to hostile or friendly fire.
•The KC-135, a Boeing-built aircraft operational since 1957, is vital for aerial refueling and has a long operational history.
•It plays a critical role in current Middle East operations, extending the range of fighter aircraft like F-15s and F-16s.

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