Crash of a Boeing B-29A-45-BN Superfortress near Chinnampo: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 10, 1953
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
44-61802
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Schedule:
Pohang - Pohang
MSN:
11279
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
13
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The aircraft was on a bombing mission over the Anju Marshaling Yard when it was hit by enemy fire from MiG-15's immediately prior to bombs away. After bombs away and while still under attack, the aircraft started losing altitude. After crossing the Taedong River by Chinnampo, the aircraft commander reported number three engine on fire. Twelve of thirteen members of the crew bailed out. The burning B-29 flew toward friendly lines while USAF Fighter Jets followed it, however, the B-29 continued to descend until it hit the side of a mountain and exploded. The crew killed was Captain Arthur Heise.
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Probable cause:
Shot down by MiG-15 fighter.

Crash of a Boeing B-29A-60-BN Superfortress near Chinnampo: 9 killed

Date & Time: Nov 8, 1952 at 2300 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
44-62073
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Kadena - Kadena
MSN:
11550
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
12
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
While overflying North Korea by night on a bombing mission, the aircraft was shot down by the pilot of a Soviet AF MiG-15 fighter (pilot Major Anatoly Karelin). The heavy bomber went out of control and into a dive during which three crew members were able to bail out. They were found alive a day later and became POW. All nine other occupants were killed in the crash.
Crew:
1st Lt Emmett O. Evans, †
1st Lt James W. Fleming Jr., †
Cpt Fred H. Garrison, †
A1c Franklin H. Hall,
T/Sgt Keith E. Hammon, †
1st Lt Charles M. Hill Jr.,
S/Sgt Wayne F. Jensen, †
A1c Robert P. Kelleher, †
1st Lt Charles F. Kirk, †
A1c Clyde E. Schluter,
A2c Warren W. Schmitt, †
Cpt Norman W. Schneidt, †
Probable cause:
Shot down by a Soviet AF fighter.