Incident Overview
A B-29 Superfortress, departing from Kadena Air Force Base, was on a mission over South Korea. While cruising in the region of Seoul, the heavy bomber came under attack by three pilots of the North Korean Air Force (KPAFAC) flying Yakovlev Yak-9 aircraft. The crew managed to leave the area, but while over the Yellow Sea, they were forced to abandon the airplane. The B-29 subsequently dove into the sea and crashed.
Rescue
All 13 occupants of the aircraft were rescued. This event marked the first instance of a B-29 Superfortress being shot down by enemy fire during the Korean War.
Probable Cause
The official findings state that the aircraft was shot down by three North Korean fighters.