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Washington Today
By the People, for the People
US Names Six Crew Killed in Refueling Plane Crash in Iraq
The Pentagon identified the victims of the KC-135 crash.
Mar. 15, 2026 at 10:33pm
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The Pentagon has released the names of the six crew members who were killed when a KC-135 refueling plane crashed in Iraq. The victims were John Klinner, 33, from Alabama; Ariana Savino, 31, from Washington; Ashley Pruitt, 34, from Kentucky; Seth Koval, 38, from Indiana; and Curtis Angst, 30, and Tyler Simmons, 28, both from Ohio.
Why it matters
The crash of the KC-135 refueling plane in Iraq is a tragic loss of life for the U.S. military. The KC-135 is a critical asset for air operations, and the death of these six crew members will impact the ongoing mission in the region.
The details
The Pentagon confirmed that the six crew members were on board the KC-135 plane when it crashed in Iraq. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
- The incident occurred on March 15, 2026.
The players
John Klinner
A 33-year-old from Alabama who was one of the six crew members killed in the crash.
Ariana Savino
A 31-year-old from Washington who was one of the six crew members killed in the crash.
Ashley Pruitt
A 34-year-old from Kentucky who was one of the six crew members killed in the crash.
Seth Koval
A 38-year-old from Indiana who was one of the six crew members killed in the crash.
Curtis Angst
A 30-year-old from Ohio who was one of the six crew members killed in the crash.
Tyler Simmons
A 28-year-old from Ohio who was one of the six crew members killed in the crash.
The takeaway
The tragic loss of these six crew members highlights the dangers and sacrifices made by U.S. military personnel serving overseas. Their families and loved ones will be in the thoughts of the nation as the investigation into the cause of the crash continues.
