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Randolph AFB Training Flight Crash (44-87594)

Randolph AFB (Seguin), United States of AmericaTakeoff (climb)

On June 23, 1955, a Boeing B-29 Superfortress (registration 44-87594) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Randolph AFB (Seguin), United States of America during takeoff. 4 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A local training flight at Randolph AFB crashed 1.5 km south of the airbase after a touch-and-go maneuver. Two crew members were seriously injured, and four others were killed.

Incident Overview and Casualties A local training flight at Randolph AFB ended in a fatal crash. Following a touch-and-go maneuver, the aircraft was taking off for a new procedure when it went out of control and crashed 1.5 km south of the airbase, bursting into flames. Two crew members were seriously injured, and four others were killed. ## Crew Roster The crew consisted of six personnel: Lt Col Willie G. Woods Jr. (pilot), Cpt James S. Crawford Jr. (instructor pilot), 2nd Lt Bobbie Gene Wykert (copilot), T/Sgt Charles M. Hawthorne (instructor flight engineer), A2c Thomas A. Scoleri (air gunner), and A2c Robert F. Philipski (air gunner).

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Jun 1955 Boeing B-29 Superfortress accident near Randolph AFB (Seguin), United States of America?

A local training flight at Randolph AFB crashed 1.5 km south of the airbase after a touch-and-go maneuver. Two crew members were seriously injured, and four others were killed.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Jun 1955 Boeing B-29 Superfortress accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Jun 1955 involved a Boeing B-29 Superfortress, registration 44-87594, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Randolph AFB (Seguin), United States of America.

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