KC-135 Aircraft Crash: The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Thursday that a US military KC-135 airlift aircraft crashed in the western part of Iraq. The second aircraft involved in this incident was successful in landing safely. Rescue operations and rescue operations were immediately started to find the aircraft and crew members.
According to CENTCOM, this incident occurred in Iraqi airspace and was part of the troop movement under Operation Epic Fury. Two aircraft were involved in this incident. A KC-135 plane crashed in western Iraq, while the other plane landed safely.
Know the cause of the accident
The exact cause of this plane crash has not been clear yet. Officials said that this accident did not happen due to any enemy attack or firing. CENTCOM said, ‘This was not due to any enemy attack or firing from any friendly country. “More information will be given as the situation becomes clear.”
Features of the KC-135 aircraft
KC-135 airlift aircraft In operation in the US Air Force for the last 60 years. It usually has three crew members, the pilot, co-pilot and a third person who operates the boom that supplies fuel to the other aircraft. Navigators are also required in some missions and this aircraft can carry a maximum of 37 passengers.
American F-15 fighter jets fall in Kuwait
The US military lost three F-15E fighter jets in Kuwait at the beginning of the war between the US, Israel and Iran in the Middle East. According to CENTCOM, these jets were accidentally shot down by Kuwaiti air defense i.e. it was an incident of friendly fire. The incident occurred while attacks were ongoing, which included Iranian aircraft, ballistic missile and drone strikes. All six aircrew ejected safely by parachute and are now safe. CENTCOM said that Kuwait has acknowledged the incident and the US military is grateful for their rescue efforts and cooperation.