Night bombing mission aircraft shot down over North Korea

9 fatalities • Chinnampo, North Korea • Flight

A heavy bomber was intercepted and destroyed by a Soviet MiG-15 during a nighttime bombing mission over North Korean airspace, resulting in nine fatalities.

What happened

During a nighttime bombing operation conducted over North Korea, a heavy bomber was targeted and struck by a Soviet Air Force MiG-15 fighter. The engagement resulted in the aircraft losing stability and entering an uncontrolled dive.

In the moments following the interception, three members of the crew managed to successfully bail out of the descending aircraft. These individuals were located the following day, where they were subsequently taken into custody as prisoners of war. However, the remaining nine fatalities occurred among the other crew members during the crash sequence.

Findings

The destruction of the aircraft was a direct result of being shot down by a Soviet Air Force fighter during its flight over North Korean territory.

Probable cause

The aircraft was intercepted and destroyed by enemy fighter fire from a Soviet MiG-15.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1952-11-08 Boeing B-29 Superfortress accident near Chinnampo, North Korea?

A heavy bomber was intercepted and destroyed by a Soviet MiG-15 during a nighttime bombing mission over North Korean airspace, resulting in nine fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1952-11-08 Boeing B-29 Superfortress accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1952-11-08 involved a Boeing B-29 Superfortress, registration 44-62073, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Chinnampo, North Korea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?