Date & Time:
Apr 15, 1960 at 0951 LT
Type of aircraft:
Boeing KC-97 Stratotanker
Operator:
Registration:
52-0919
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Lincoln - March
MSN:
16613
YOM:
1952
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
14
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, the nose gear collapsed. The airplane skidded on runway then veered off runway before colliding with a fuel tank. While all 24 occupants were evacuated, the airplane was destroyed by a post crash fire.
Probable cause:
Nose gear collapsed during takeoff.
