Loss of aircraft during night bombing mission near Pyongyang

9 fatalities • Pyongyang, North Korea • Flight

An aircraft was intercepted and shot down by a Soviet MiG-15 during a nighttime bombing operation, resulting in nine fatalities and five crew members taken prisoner.

What happened

During a scheduled night bombing mission, the aircraft was intercepted and struck by fire from a Soviet Air Force MiG-15 fighter. The engagement led to the aircraft crashing approximately 20 km south of Pyongyang.

Of the crew members on board, nine fatalities were recorded during the incident. The remaining five crew members survived the crash; however, they were subsequently captured and held as prisoners of war.

Findings

Official investigations concluded that the aircraft was shot down by a Soviet Air Force MiG-15 fighter pilot during its mission flight phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft was downed by enemy fighter fire from a Soviet MiG-15.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1953-01-29 Boeing B-29 Superfortress accident near Pyongyang, North Korea?

An aircraft was intercepted and shot down by a Soviet MiG-15 during a nighttime bombing operation, resulting in nine fatalities and five crew members taken prisoner.

Were there any fatalities in the 1953-01-29 Boeing B-29 Superfortress accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1953-01-29 involved a Boeing B-29 Superfortress, registration 42-65357, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Pyongyang, North Korea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was downed by enemy fighter fire from a Soviet MiG-15.

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