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Aircraft Crashes in Prairie After In-Flight Engine Failure (44-69896)

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On November 30, 1951, a Boeing B-29 Superfortress (registration 44-69896) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Yoakum, United States of America in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in a prairie about ten miles southwest of Yoakum after an engine failed en route. All crew members bailed out and were unhurt, while the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview and Location Details An aircraft experienced an engine failure while en route, which forced all crew members to bail out and abandon the aircraft. The aircraft subsequently dove into the ground and crashed in a prairie located about ten miles southwest of Yoakum. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or exact location beyond the prairie near Yoakum. ## Crew Egress and Outcome All crew members successfully bailed out of the aircraft and were unhurt. The aircraft was destroyed in the crash. The probable cause of the accident was officially determined to be engine failure.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Nov 1951 Boeing B-29 Superfortress accident near Yoakum, United States of America?

An aircraft crashed in a prairie about ten miles southwest of Yoakum after an engine failed en route. All crew members bailed out and were unhurt, while the aircraft was destroyed.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 Nov 1951 Boeing B-29 Superfortress accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Nov 1951 involved a Boeing B-29 Superfortress, registration 44-69896, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Yoakum, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure.

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