What happened
While maintaining a cruising altitude of approximately 7,200 meters, a B-50 Superfortress was targeted by a Soviet Air Force MiG-15. The engagement initiated an uncontrolled descent, causing the aircraft to plummet toward the earth. As the plane entered its dive, the structural integrity of the airframe failed, leading to partial mid-air disintegration and the loss of all four engines.
The heavy bomber eventually impacted a field during the descent. Of the personnel on board, two crew members lost their lives in the accident. The remaining 11 others survived the crash with various injuries but were subsequently taken into prisoner of war status.
Findings
Investigations concluded that the primary reason for the loss of the aircraft was an aerial attack carried out by a pilot operating a Soviet MiG-15.