All 6 crew members killed in crash of American KC-135 refueling aircraft in Iraq, U.S. military confirms
CBS News • 3/12/2026 – 3/15/2026
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
10h
Age
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score46/100
CategoryLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier88% (0.5^9/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-03-12
- 2026-03-13
- 2026-03-15All 6 crew members killed in crash of American KC-135 refueling aircraft in Iraq, U.S. military confirms (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 30
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 17 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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