Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

U.S. Military Aircraft Crash in Iraq Claims Six Lives

3/15/2026

24 2 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

On March 12, a U.S. military aircraft crashed in Iraq, killing six service members, including Captain Seth R. Koval, Captain Curtis J. Angst, and Tech Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons of Ohio's 121st Air Refueling Wing.
The crash occurred during a midair refueling over friendly airspace.
The cause is under investigation.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth honored the fallen as heroes.
Military confirmed crash was not caused by hostile or friendly fire.

1 of 1

Story summary

On March 12, a U.S. military aircraft crashed in Iraq, killing six service members, including Captain Seth R. Koval, Captain Curtis J. Angst, and Tech Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons of Ohio's 121st Air Refueling Wing.
The crash occurred during a midair refueling over friendly airspace.
The cause is under investigation.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth honored the fallen as heroes.
Military confirmed crash was not caused by hostile or friendly fire.