Date:	Friday 10 December 1993
Time:	07:00
Type:	Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker
Owner/operator:	Air National Guard
Registration:	57-1470
MSN:	17541/150
Year of manufacture:	1958
Engine model:	CFMI F108-CF-100
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Other fatalities:	6
Aircraft damage:	Destroyed, written off
Category:	Other
Location:	Milwaukee-General Mitchell Airport, WI (MKE) -   United States of America
Phase:	Standing
Nature:	Military
Departure airport:	-
Destination airport:	-

Narrative:
The KC-135 had minor electrical and avionics system problems that were being repaired. While repairs were being conducted by ground crew members, an explosion occurred in the centre wing fuel tank. A fire erupted, destroying the plane.
The explosion was probably caused by am overheated fuel pump.

Explosion at Milwaukee airport kills 6 (Chicago Daily Herald, 1993-12-11)

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