What happened
During an operational mission directed toward the Nakajima Aircraft Factory in Ōta, a USAAF bomber experienced a mid-air collision with another Boeing B-29 Superfortress. The second aircraft, bearing the registration 42-24784, was carrying twelve crew members at the time of the incident. Following the impact, both heavy bombers lost control and dove into the terrain near Takashima. The crash resulted in the loss of all personnel on board, with a total of 23 fatalities reported across the two aircraft.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific technical findings or contributing factors regarding the cause of the collision. It confirms only that the event occurred during an active operation and resulted in the complete loss of both airframes and their crews.