Loss of aircraft during bombing mission over Namsi Airfield

10 fatalities • Namsi, North Korea • Flight

An aircraft was shot down by a Soviet MiG-15 during a combat mission, resulting in ten fatalities and three crew members being taken prisoner.

What happened

During a combat operation targeting the Namsi Airfield, an aircraft was intercepted and destroyed by enemy forces. While performing its assigned bombing mission, the plane was targeted by a pilot flying a Soviet MiG-15. The engagement resulted in the aircraft crashing.

Out of the crew members on board, ten fatalities were recorded. In addition to those killed during the incident, three crew members were captured and held as prisoners of war following the crash.

Findings

Official records indicate that the destruction of the aircraft was a direct result of being shot down by a Soviet MiG-15 fighter during its flight phase over the target area.

Probable cause

The aircraft was intercepted and destroyed by a Soviet MiG-15 fighter jet.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1951-10-23 Boeing B-29 Superfortress accident near Namsi, North Korea?

An aircraft was shot down by a Soviet MiG-15 during a combat mission, resulting in ten fatalities and three crew members being taken prisoner.

Were there any fatalities in the 1951-10-23 Boeing B-29 Superfortress accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 10 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1951-10-23 involved a Boeing B-29 Superfortress, registration 42-94045, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Namsi, North Korea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was intercepted and destroyed by a Soviet MiG-15 fighter jet.

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