Mount Kit Carson facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Kit Carson |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,286 ft (1,611 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Parent peak | Mount Spokane |
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 Mount Kit Carson
Location in the United States
Mount Kit Carson
Location in Washington (state)
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| Parent range | Selkirk Range |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Kit Carson |
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| Easiest route | Trail hike |
Mount Kit Carson is a mountain in the northwest United States. It is located in Spokane County, Washington, just northeast of the city of Spokane. The top of the mountain is about 5,286 feet above sea level.
Mount Kit Carson is part of Mount Spokane State Park. This park is the largest of all the State Parks in Washington. It covers a huge area of about 13,919 acres.
History of Mount Kit Carson
A Tragic Event in 1962
On September 10, 1962, a sad event happened near Mount Kit Carson. A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker airplane was flying towards Fairchild Air Force Base. The base is west of Spokane.
The plane was flying in thick fog. It accidentally flew into a deep valley on Mount Kit Carson. This accident was a very serious one. It was caused by the crew making a mistake in navigation.
At the time, this was the worst aviation accident in U.S. history. As of October 2012, it was still the third worst accident involving a KC-135 plane.
