Date:	Wednesday 15 October 1986
Time:
Type:	Lockheed C-141B Starlifter
Owner/operator:	United States Air Force - USAF
Registration:	65-0246
MSN:	300-6097
Total airframe hrs:	28675 hours
Engine model:	Pratt & Whitney TF33-P-7
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Aircraft damage:	Destroyed, written off
Category:	Accident
Location:	Fairfield-Travis AFB, CA (SUU) -   United States of America
Phase:	Taxi
Nature:	Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:	Fairfield-Travis AFB, CA (SUU/KSUU)

Narrative:
As the C-141B approached Travis AFB, they were advised of a bomb threat at the passenger terminal. In night-time conditions the crew had to park the aircraft which was normally reserved for tow-in parking. The captain complained about this to the marshaller, but he was told to taxy the aircraft to the parking spot. Wing walkers were present near each wing. While starting a hard right turn, the left wing struck a light pole, rupturing the no. 1 main tank. Fuel ran down the light pole and into a high voltage junction box at the base of the pole, igniting a fire that spread back up the pole and onto the wing. The crew evacuated the aircraft and the fire services were able to contain the fire to the left wing.

C-141 Lifetime Mishap Summary / Lt. Col. Paul M. Hansen, USAFR, Ret. McChord AFB WA (1 October, 2004)

photo (c) Tony; Fairfield-Travis AFB, CA (SUU/KSUU); 16 October 1986

photo (c) U.S. DoD; near Ukiah; 16 April 1979

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