KC-135 Crew Failed To Recognize Dutch Roll Situation

Investigators probing the loss of a U.S. Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker in Kyrgyzstan last year have concluded that component failure and a lack of crew experience were key factors in the aircraft’s loss. Three air force personnel died when “Shell 77” crashed just 11 min. after takeoff from...

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