Four Crew Members Confirmed Dead in US Military Fuel Tanker Crash in Western Iraq
Summary
Four crew members died in the crash of a US military Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker fuel tanker in western Iraq, with investigations ongoing and no enemy involvement suspected.
Key Points
- Four crew members died in the crash of a US military fuel supply aircraft in western Iraq.
- The aircraft involved was a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker used for in-flight refueling.
- The crash occurred within friendly airspace and was not caused by enemy or friendly fire.
- Investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, and the names of the deceased are withheld pending family notification.
