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Aircraft Crash After Engine Failure Near Nagoya-Komaki Airport (44-87742)

Nagoya, JapanTakeoff (climb)

On April 8, 1954, a Boeing B-29 Superfortress (registration 44-87742) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Nagoya, Japan during takeoff. 5 people were killed. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in a large explosion about 25 km southwest of Nagoya-Komaki Airport shortly after takeoff during a refueling mission. Six crew members bailed out, while five others were killed.

Incident Overview and Immediate Aftermath An aircraft experienced an engine failure shortly after departing Nagoya-Komaki Airport while conducting a refueling mission. The failure occurred in the early phase of flight, and the aircraft subsequently crashed in a large explosion approximately 25 km southwest of the airport. ## Crew Response and Casualties Six crew members were able to bail out before impact. The five crew members who remained in the aircraft were killed in the crash. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause as an engine failure. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or specific date were provided in the source.

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