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Heavy Bomber Crashes into Mountain During Approach to Daegu Airport (44-27326)

Daegu, South KoreaLanding (descent or approach)

On September 13, 1951, a Boeing B-29 Superfortress (registration 44-27326) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Daegu, South Korea during landing or approach. 14 people were killed. 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

A heavy bomber struck a mountain and crashed 5 km east of Daegu Airport while approaching in reduced visibility. All 14 crew members were killed.

Accident

A heavy bomber was on approach to Daegu Airport when it struck a mountain and crashed in reduced visibility. The accident occurred approximately 5 kilometers east of the airport. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact, and all 14 crew members on board were killed.

Crew

The crew members who lost their lives in the accident were:

  • M/Sgt Michael A. Bakich
  • Cpl Ronald F. Brodeur
  • 1st Lt Donald D. Brown
  • T/Sgt Donald V. Capron
  • 2nd Lt Jack Carrara
  • Cpl Raymond L. Clayton
  • Sgt Gerald K. Findel
  • Pfc Wallace D. Hande
  • Cpt Albert McNeeley
  • 1st Lt Warren L. Morgan
  • Cpl Richard J. Pereira
  • 2nd Lt Robert D. Peterson
  • 2nd Lt Malcolm L. Rush
  • Cpl John Spann
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