Loss of heavy bomber during mission over Sup'ung Dam

11 fatalities • Supung, North Korea • Flight

A heavy bomber was intercepted and destroyed by a Soviet MiG-15 during a bombing mission near the China-North Korea border, resulting in 11 fatalities.

What happened

During a mission targeting the Sui-ho Hydroelectric Plant (Sup'ung Dam) situated on the border of North Korea and China, a heavy bomber departed from Kadena Air Force Base. As the aircraft approached its designated target area, it was intercepted by a Soviet Air Force MiG-15 fighter. The engagement resulted in the bomber being shot down, causing it to crash in the vicinity of the city of Supung.

Of the 12 individuals on board the aircraft, 11 fatalities were recorded. One crew member survived the crash and was subsequently taken as a prisoner of war.

Findings

Investigations into the loss of the aircraft concluded that the primary reason for the destruction of the bomber was that it was shot down by a Soviet MiG-15 fighter pilot during its approach to the mission target.

Probable cause

The aircraft was intercepted and destroyed by a Soviet MiG-15 fighter during its bombing run.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1952-09-13 Boeing B-29 Superfortress accident near Supung, North Korea?

A heavy bomber was intercepted and destroyed by a Soviet MiG-15 during a bombing mission near the China-North Korea border, resulting in 11 fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1952-09-13 Boeing B-29 Superfortress accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 11 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1952-09-13 involved a Boeing B-29 Superfortress, registration 44-86343, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Supung, North Korea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?