3 fatalities

Aircraft crash in Pacific Ocean near Guam Island (44-84014)

Pacific Ocean, WorldFlight

On June 23, 1950, a Boeing B-29 Superfortress (registration 44-84014) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Pacific Ocean, World in flight. 3 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

An aircraft crashed into the Pacific Ocean approximately 140 miles southeast of Guam Island, resulting in three fatalities and eight survivors.

What happened

On an unspecified date, an aircraft went down in the Pacific Ocean at a location situated roughly 140 miles southeast of Guam Island. The incident occurred during a period when the aircraft was operating over open water. Following the crash, search and rescue operations were conducted, which successfully recovered eight individuals from the site. However, the accident resulted in three fatalities among the crew members on board.

Findings

The specific circumstances surrounding the descent and impact of the aircraft remain unknown. There is currently no information available regarding the flight phase or the mechanical state of the vessel at the time of the accident. Investigations have not yet identified the specific factors that led to the loss of the aircraft.