Air disaster

1994 Fairchild Air Force Base B-52 crash

24 Jun 1994 · 47.62° N, 117.66° W

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When
24 Jun 1994
Kind
Air disaster
Coordinates
47.62° N, 117.66° W
Description
US aviation accident
Deaths
4
Injured
0
Cause
pilot error, stall

1994 Fairchild Air Force Base B-52 crash

1994 military aviation accident in the state of Washington, United States

On Friday, June 24, 1994, a United States Air Force (USAF) Boeing B-52H Stratofortress strategic bomber crashed at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, United States, after its pilot, Lieutenant Colonel Arthur "Bud" Holland, maneuvered the bomber beyond its operational limits and lost control. The aircraft stalled, fell to the ground and exploded, killing Holland and the other three crew aboard.

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