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Night Bombing Mission Loss Near Pyongyang (42-65357)

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On January 29, 1953, a Boeing B-29 Superfortress (registration 42-65357) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Pyongyang, North Korea in flight. 9 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Shot down by the pilot of a Soviet AF MiG-15 fighter. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft on a night bombing mission was shot down by a Soviet Air Force MiG-15 pilot and crashed about 20 km south of Pyongyang. Five crew members were rescued and taken prisoner, while nine others were killed.

Incident Overview During a night bombing mission, the aircraft was engaged and shot down by the pilot of a Soviet Air Force MiG-15 fighter. The aircraft subsequently crashed approximately 20 kilometers south of Pyongyang. The incident resulted in the loss of nine crew members and the capture of five others, who were rescued and became prisoners of war. ## Crew Members The following crew members were listed in connection with the incident: A2c Gerald D. Abrahamson, 1st Lt Gilbert L. Ashley Jr., 1st Lt Dewey R. Henry, A2c Hidemaro S. Ishida, Sgt Lee H. Miller, A2c James J. O'Meara Jr., 1st Lt Arthur R. Olsen, A2c James D. Pope, A2c Edward A. Schwab, 2nd Lt John P. Shaddick III, A3c Frank J. Stevenson, 2nd Lt Dewey Stopa, 1st Lt Harold P. Turner, and A2c Robert L. Weinbrandt. The source marks several names with a dagger symbol, indicating they were killed in the incident.

Probable cause

Shot down by the pilot of a Soviet AF MiG-15 fighter.

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