Omega Aerial Refueling Services Flight 70

Omega Aerial Refueling Services Flight 70
N707AR, the aircraft involved in the accident, pictured in 2004
Accident
DateMay 18, 2011 (2011-05-18)
SummaryRunway excursion following engine separation
SiteNaval Air Station Point Mugu, United States
Aircraft
Aircraft typeBoeing 707-321B
OperatorOmega Aerial Refueling Services
ICAO flight No.OME70
RegistrationN707AR
Flight originNaval Air Station Point Mugu, United States
DestinationNaval Air Station Point Mugu, United States
Occupants3
Passengers0
Crew3
Fatalities0
Injuries3 (minor)
Survivors3

Omega Aerial Refueling Services Flight 70 was scheduled to provide aerial refueling to US Navy F/A-18 fighter jets. On May 18, 2011, it crashed on takeoff following engine separation. All 3 crew members on-board survived.