The 2010 crash of a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III occurred on July 28, 2010, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska. The aircraft, tail number 00-0173, was conducting a training mission for the upcoming Arctic Thunder Air Show when it crashed due to pilot error. Key Details: • Aircraft: C-17A Globemaster III (Tail No. 00-0173, Callsign “Sitka 43”) • Operator: U.S. Air Force (3rd Wing, Elmendorf AFB) • Fatalities: 4 crew members • Pilot: Maj. Aaron Malone • Co-pilot: Maj. Michael Freyhol
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The 2010 crash of a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III occurred on July 28, 2010, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska. The aircraft, tail number 00-0173, was conducting a training mission for the upcoming Arctic Thunder Air Show when it crashed due to pilot error. Key Details: • Aircraft: C-17A Globemaster III (Tail No. 00-0173, Callsign “Sitka 43”) • Operator: U.S. Air Force (3rd Wing, Elmendorf AFB) • Fatalities: 4 crew members • Pilot: Maj. Aaron Malone • Co-pilot: Maj. Michael Freyhol
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