Beale AFB tanker plane lands with damage, linked to deadly KC-135 crash in Iraq - Sacramento Bee
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Air Force tanker landed damaged, possibly linked to deadly KC-135 crash in Iraq.
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A tanker aircraft from Beale Air Force Base landed with damage that investigators are linking to a fatal KC-135 crash that occurred in Iraq. The incident involves the same type of aircraft used for aerial refueling missions. Military officials are examining whether the damage to the Beale AFB plane provides clues about the cause of the deadly Iraq crash. The investigation aims to determine if there are systemic issues with KC-135 tankers that could affect flight safety across the fleet.
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Military investigators are examining the damage to determine if there are fleet-wide safety issues.
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