ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 192951
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| Date: | Monday 16 January 2017 |
| Time: | 11:50 |
| Type: |  Boeing C-135FR |
| Owner/operator: | French Air Force |
| Registration: | 737 / 93-CI |
| MSN: | 18697 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Unknown |
| Location: | Malta International Airport, LMML -
 Malta
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The C-135FR, callsign FAF4012, suffered an engine failure while operating in the Maltese airspace. This resulted in the diversion to Malta for C-135FR and also 2 x FAF Rafale Cs that where supposed to be refueled by the tanker.
Sources:
https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20170116/local/french-fighter-jets-diverted-to-malta-aviation-sources.636712
Media:
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Jan-2017 10:22 | magic52 | Added |
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