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Caught fire an air-tanker load of fuel in California (VIDEO)

California, USA - The three people on board are safe

Yesterday, an air-tanker operated by Omega Air Refueling, carrying a cargo of fuel and three crew members crashed during takeoff from the Naval Air Station at Point Mugu in Ventura County in California. The aircraft, a Boeing 707/321B, once touched the ground was immediately enveloped in flames generated by the fuel. All three people who were on board survived to the accident reporting only minor...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1129829
Rome, Italy, 05/19/2011 18:46
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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