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May 20, 2026

Aircraft performs belly landing at McConnell AFB

Posted May 20, 2026 2:18 AM
(Photo courtesy McConnell AFB Public Affairs)
(Photo courtesy McConnell AFB Public Affairs)

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. ā€“ An Air Force T-6A Texan II performed an emergency belly landing at McConnell Air Force Base this afternoon.

The aircraft is based out of Vance Air Force Base, Okla.

The T-6A Texan II is a single-engine, two-seat primary trainer designed to train Joint Primary Pilot Training students in basic flying skills common to U.S. Air Force and Navy pilots.

McConnell emergency response forces immediately arrived on scene. Both pilots exited the aircraft uninjured, and were checked by McConnell medical personnel.

The initial accident investigation is underway, and a board of officers will be appointed to formally investigate the accident.