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| Date: | Sunday 3 March 2024 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker |
| Owner/operator: | US Air Force (USAF), 186th ARW |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | over Mississippi -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
| Meridian Regional Airport (MEI/KMEI) |
The Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker, operated by the 186th Air Refueling Wing, suffered boom damage mid flight and the boom couldn't be retracted. The aircraft made an emergency landing at Meridian Regional Airport (MEI/KMEI).
Sources:
https://www.wtok.com/2024/03/03/kc-135-makes-emergency-landing-meridians-key-field/
https://www.wjtv.com/news/state/military-aircraft-makes-emergency-landing-at-key-field/
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Mar-2024 10:11 | aus | Added |
| 04-Mar-2024 11:20 | ASN | Updated [Location, ] |
| 04-Mar-2024 20:08 | Aerossurance | Updated [Operator, Location, Destination airport, Source, Narrative, ] |
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