New US Air Force investigation shows how an in-flight refueling of an F-22 Raptor went wrong to the tune of nearly $10 million

A KC-46 Pegasus tanker lost its entire refueling boom during an F-22 Raptor refueling mission, causing costly damage.
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KC-46A boom mishap caused by operator and F-22 pilot errors, investigation finds

A U.S. Air Force investigation found that incorrect manual control inputs by a KC-46A's boom operator, as well as a F-22A Raptor pilot not accounting for the other aircraft's "stiff boom ...
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How boom operators aboard the US Air Force's flying gas stations keep their cool doing an 'inherently dangerous' job

The boom is how a tanker gives fuel to a receiving aircraft.US Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton Business Insider recently interviewed a US Air Force boom operator at a base in England. The ...
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Air Force faults crew in second tanker accident that tore off boom

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Why the Boeing KC-46 still has refueling limitations with several USAF aircraft

KC-46 Pegasus still faces A-10 and stealth aircraft refueling limits as Boeing works on boom and vision system fixes.
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KC-46A boom mishap caused by operator and F-22 pilot errors, investigation finds

The tail-cone of the KC-46A involved in a mishap July 8, 2025, in which its refueling boom was severely damaged. (U.S. Air Force) A U.S. Air Force investigation found that incorrect manual control ...