By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/u-s-military-says-all-6-airmen-in-refueling-aircraft-that-crashed-in-iraq-are-dead Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter U.S. military says all 6 airmen in refueling aircraft that crashed in Iraq are dead World Updated on Mar 13, 2026 11:55 AM EDT — Published on Mar 13, 2026 10:40 AM EDT All 6 crew aboard a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft that crashed in Iraq are dead, the U.S. military said Friday. READ MORE: U.S. military says all 6 airmen in refueling aircraft that crashed in Iraq are dead The military says the circumstances of the incident are being investigated. Earlier, U.S. Central Command, which oversees the Middle East, said the crash followed an unspecified incident involving two aircraft in "friendly airspace," and that the other plane landed safely. WATCH: Hesgeth says more than 15,000 enemy targets have been hit in Iran conflict The military said the loss of the aircraft was "not due to hostile or friendly fire." A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
All 6 crew aboard a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft that crashed in Iraq are dead, the U.S. military said Friday. READ MORE: U.S. military says all 6 airmen in refueling aircraft that crashed in Iraq are dead The military says the circumstances of the incident are being investigated. Earlier, U.S. Central Command, which oversees the Middle East, said the crash followed an unspecified incident involving two aircraft in "friendly airspace," and that the other plane landed safely. WATCH: Hesgeth says more than 15,000 enemy targets have been hit in Iran conflict The military said the loss of the aircraft was "not due to hostile or friendly fire." A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now