Crash of a Boeing B-29A-60-BN Superfortress in Wolbong-ni: 8 killed

Date & Time: Sep 9, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
44-62084
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
11561
YOM:
1944
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Region:
Crew on board:
11
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
The heavy bomber aircraft was hit by antiaircraft fire, exploded in mid-air and disintegrated. It appears that three crew members were able to bail out and were rescued while eight other occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by antiaircraft fire.